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Eubank Jr. Targets Mid-2026 Return After Benn Loss, Promoter Says

Shalom questions the 10-pound rehydration limit, casting doubt on a trilogy unless conditions change.

Overview

  • Promoter Ben Shalom said Chris Eubank Jr. plans to continue his career and is aiming to fight again around the middle of 2026 after a period of recovery.
  • Shalom called Eubank Jr. a "shell of himself" in the rematch and estimated he threw about 30% of his usual punches, while declining to disclose the issue that affected him.
  • Both fighters were restricted by a 10-pound fight-day rehydration cap to 170 lbs, a clause Shalom criticized and said should be scrapped in British boxing.
  • Shalom said a third bout with Conor Benn is only an option if Eubank Jr. returns to full fitness and any rehydration clauses are removed.
  • Benn, who won the rematch by unanimous decision, has signaled a move down to welterweight to chase world-title opportunities.