Chris Eubank Jr’s rematch with Conor Benn is now set to happen at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 15.
The British rivals have ‘accomplished the deal’ for a second combat, in line with The Ring Journal, and can resume their rivalry after Eubank Jr claimed an exhilarating factors win on the similar venue in April.
Negotiations between the duo had appeared to have fallen aside final month, with Benn insisting he would have a look at different choices after a rematch in September couldn’t be agreed, however the combat will now happen earlier than the top of the yr.
Eubank Jr didn’t make the middleweight restrict for the primary combat, though he did make the rehydration restrict on the next morning, and the load phrases for the return bout are but to be confirmed.
The British Boxing Board of Management issued Eubank Jr with a £10,000 superb for misuse of social media after posting footage that instructed he was utilizing a sauna to make weight.
Benn has admitted he must be “much less emotional” when he shares the ring once more together with his British rival.
“I will go in there and steam straight into him. Identical as the primary one, much less emotional, shall we embrace,” he advised Sky Sports activities final month.
“Much less coronary heart, extra brains, you understand?
“I felt like within the combat, my manner was all win. I used to be up 30 seconds earlier than the bell [to start each round]. I used to be up, able to go.
“You have a look at my manner and have a look at his, who’s deflated?
“For me, I am excited to run it again, extra educated. Expertise gained, classes realized, going to get in there and deal with enterprise.”
Nelson: Benn will win the rematch
Sky Sports activities knowledgeable Johnny Nelson is backing Benn to achieve revenge over Eubank Jr of their rematch.
“I do not assume Eubank can enhance on his efficiency,” mentioned Nelson. “At occasions within the combat, I believed his legs seemed stiff, seemed stationary, like he was caught in quicksand.
“I do see enchancment there for Conor and I do assume the consequence would be the different approach round within the subsequent combat. He’ll go the space another time however Conor now is aware of what he is able to doing.
“That is a daring assertion to make as a result of I’ve final respect for each fighters, to Chris and his dad, Conor and his dad, however you are saying what you see. In the event that they combat once more, I believe Conor wins.”