Conor Benn is ready to face Chris Eubank Jr in a middleweight rematch on Saturday night time.
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Conor Benn has set his sights on difficult WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, no matter the end result of his rematch in opposition to Chris Eubank Jr. The 2 British fighters will conflict for a second time on Saturday night on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London. Their preliminary encounter happened in April, the place Benn began promisingly however in the end got here up quick, shedding on factors to his opponent.
The ‘Destroyer’ enters the rematch carrying extra weight than his adversary and is decided to equalise the collection. Nevertheless, ought to he defeat Eubank Jr, Benn has dominated out a trilogy bout. Relatively, he harbours his personal ambitions and is planning a return to welterweight in pursuit of world championship glory.
The Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn rematch is ready for Saturday, November 15, on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Followers can order the battle on DAZN PPV for £24.99 or watch it free with a DAZN Final plan.
He has particularly named present welterweight champion Barrios as his desired opponent. ‘El Azteca’ has been inactive since his controversial draw with boxing icon Manny Pacquiao in July.
Discussing his future aspirations, Benn advised Boxing Social: “I wish to battle for the WBC world title subsequent.
“For me, that is the precedence. I do know Mauricio Sulaiman will bless that battle, given historical past and my dad with the WBC world title. See if we are able to make that Barrios battle subsequent, instantly, offering Barrios desires the battle, which we have had communication from him and his group and that is the battle that can extremely probably occur subsequent for me at 147.”
In a separate interview with Sky Sports activities, he doubled down on his feedback, including: “I believe Chris will retire after this battle. He is combating a welterweight. Simply have a look at the panorama. He is not going to remain at 160lbs and battle a Janibek [Alimkhanuly] or a [Hamzah] Sheeraz, for half the cash. It does not make sense.
“He is combating a welterweight. I am going to drop again all the way down to welterweight and keep on pursuing my objectives and goals at 147. That is my closing battle at 160.
“My objective is to win a world title at welterweight. Proper now my objective is to get again all the way down to welterweight. I’ve one of the best group, nutritionist, a chef to get again all the way down to 147. I will the WBC conference in Thailand straight after the battle to get that sorted.
Conor Benn through the Weigh In. (Picture: Getty Photographs)
“There’s loads of world title alternatives for me to get, whether or not it is Barrios, [Ryan] Garcia, Rolly Romero, these are the fights which are being talked about after the battle, straightaway. Brian Norman, any of those guys. I am going to battle any of those guys.”
Benn’s most up-to-date bout at welterweight happened three years in the past in opposition to Chris van Heerden. The British fighter required simply two rounds to safe a knockout victory over the South African.
Regardless of the prolonged absence from welterweight competitors, Benn maintains he can comfortably return to the 147lbs division. However at current, his consideration is firmly on Eubank Jr. “If I used to be scared or not a correct combating man, would I’ve given the general public this battle? In all probability not, no. I am the one leaping up two weights on the finish of the day,” he mentioned.
“He could not lose the primary one, you are combating a welterweight for God’s sake. You have to assume that was the second time going 12 rounds in my entire profession. I am about to tuck him in on Saturday.”
When is Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr 2?
The 12-round middleweight rematch is scheduled for Saturday, November 15. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London will host the occasion as soon as extra.
Official timings have but to be confirmed – however the undercard is anticipated to start at round 5pm UK time. For the primary occasion, ringwalks are prone to happen at roughly 9:50pm UK time.
The battle shall be proven dwell and completely on DAZN pay-per-view.
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