Overview
- Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn will face off on April 26, 2025, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, marking the culmination of a three-year delay caused by Benn's doping controversy.
- The fight builds on the legacy of their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn, whose rivalry in the 1990s remains one of British boxing's most storied feuds.
- Conor Benn is moving up two weight classes to middleweight under a 10-pound rehydration clause, while Eubank Jr. emphasizes his experience and skill as decisive factors.
- Tensions have escalated in the lead-up, including a February incident where Eubank Jr. slapped Benn with an egg, resulting in a £100,000 fine.
- Both fighters expressed confidence during final preparations, with Benn driven by a fear of losing and Eubank Jr. vowing to dominate with his expertise.