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The next chapter of the Benn vs. Eubank rivalry will be written in London this weekend.
British boxing's most anticipated grudge match sees Chris Eubank Jr. take on Conor Benn in a middleweight bout from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 35 years after their fathers first competed in the ring.
Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr. twice faced off in the 90s, with Eubank Sr. winning the WBO middleweight title with a technical knockout victory over Benn in their first fight before the two fought to a draw in a super middleweight unification three years later.
"I'm more excited about this fight than I was about me and Chris Sr.," Nigel Benn said in February. "I've got more confidence in his fight than I did in my fight when I fought Chris (Sr.). The way that Conor prepares for the fight, he just excels at everything he does. People say he's moving up two weights. Conor walks around at (168 pounds); that’s not a problem."
The two were originally scheduled to fight in 2022, but the fight was called off just days before fight night when Benn tested positive for performance-enhancing drug clomifene. Benn has since picked up two unanimous decision victories in the U.S., while Eubank Jr. most recently scored a technical knockout over Kamil Szeremeta in October.
Here's all you need to know ahead of the Eubank Jr. vs. Benn fight card.
Matchroom Boxing and Boxxer's five-fight card headlined by Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn can be streamed through DAZN pay-per-view in the United States, with a subscription needed to purchase the pay-per-view.
Watch Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn on DAZN PPV
The Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn fight card is available through DAZN pay-per-view for $24.99 in the United States.
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Saturday's five-fight card from London kicks off on DAZN pay-per-view at 11 a.m. (CT), with ring walks for the main event between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn expected at approximately 4 p.m. (CT).
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Ahead of Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn, the undercard features top light heavyweight contender Anthony Yarde back in the ring, along with former world champions Liam Smith and Chris Billam-Smith.
Chris Eubank Jr. will take on Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Since opening in 2019, the near 63,000-seat stadium has hosted Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua fight cards along with annual NFL games.
Chris Eubank Jr. is 34-3 with 25 wins by knockout.
Since the fight with Benn was called off in 2022, Eubank Jr. had his third career defeat to former world champion Liam Smith in 2023 before avenging the loss later that year. He then returned on the undercard of Beterbiev vs. Bivol I, scoring a second straight stoppage against Kamil Szeremeta.
Eubank Jr. is ranked No. 5 at middleweight by The Ring and No. 4 by ESPN.
Chris Eubank Jr. is 35 years old and stands at 5-foot-11 with a 72 ½ inch reach.
After starting his career fighting around the middleweight division's 160-pound limit, Eubank Jr. spent time at super middleweight before moving back down to middleweight in 2019 where he's campaigned since.
Conor Benn is 23-0 with 14 wins by knockout.
Previously thought of as a potential top contender at welterweight, Benn has picked up two wins since his positive drug test in 2022. He first defeated Rodolfo Orozco by unanimous decision in Orlando in 2023 before most recently cruising to a UD win over Peter Dobson in February 2024.
Benn is ranked No. 5 at welterweight by ESPN.
Conor Benn is 28 years old and stands at 5-foot-8 with a 68-inch reach.
Benn has spent the majority of his career fighting within and around the welterweight division's 147-pound limit, but his last two fights have come at catchweights above 150 pounds in anticipation for the showdown with Eubank Jr.
Chris Eubank Sr. (45-5-2, 23 KOs) and Nigel Benn (42-5-1, 35 KOs) fought twice in the 1990s, sparking a rivalry that has now transcended generations.
In 1990 the two fought for Benn's WBO middleweight title, just three months after Benn scored a first round knockout against Iran Barkley to defend the belt. Down on points, Eubank stopped Benn by technical knockout late in the ninth round to claim his first career world title.
Three years later, each now champions at super middleweight, Eubank and Benn rematched in a title unification at Old Trafford that finished a split decision draw, with each man retaining their belt.
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British boxing's most anticipated grudge match sees Chris Eubank Jr. take on Conor Benn in a middleweight bout from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 35 years after their fathers first competed in the ring.
Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr. twice faced off in the 90s, with Eubank Sr. winning the WBO middleweight title with a technical knockout victory over Benn in their first fight before the two fought to a draw in a super middleweight unification three years later.
"I'm more excited about this fight than I was about me and Chris Sr.," Nigel Benn said in February. "I've got more confidence in his fight than I did in my fight when I fought Chris (Sr.). The way that Conor prepares for the fight, he just excels at everything he does. People say he's moving up two weights. Conor walks around at (168 pounds); that’s not a problem."
The two were originally scheduled to fight in 2022, but the fight was called off just days before fight night when Benn tested positive for performance-enhancing drug clomifene. Benn has since picked up two unanimous decision victories in the U.S., while Eubank Jr. most recently scored a technical knockout over Kamil Szeremeta in October.
Here's all you need to know ahead of the Eubank Jr. vs. Benn fight card.
How to watch Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn fight?
Matchroom Boxing and Boxxer's five-fight card headlined by Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn can be streamed through DAZN pay-per-view in the United States, with a subscription needed to purchase the pay-per-view.
- How to watch:DAZN PPV
Watch Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn on DAZN PPV
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Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn fight pay-per-view price
The Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn fight card is available through DAZN pay-per-view for $24.99 in the United States.
- PPV price:$24.99
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When does Conor Benn fight Chris Eubank Jr.? Fight date
Saturday's five-fight card from London kicks off on DAZN pay-per-view at 11 a.m. (CT), with ring walks for the main event between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn expected at approximately 4 p.m. (CT).
- Fight card start: 11 a.m. CT
- Eubank Jr. vs. Benn ring walks: approx. 4 p.m. CT
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Who is on the Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn fight card?
Ahead of Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn, the undercard features top light heavyweight contender Anthony Yarde back in the ring, along with former world champions Liam Smith and Chris Billam-Smith.
- Chris Eubank Jr. (34-3, 25 KOs) vs. Conor Benn (23-0, 14 KOs)
- Anthony Yarde (26-3, 24 KOs) vs. Lyndon Arthur (24-2, 16 KOs)
- Liam Smith (33-4-1, 20 KOs) vs Aaron McKenna (19-0, 10 KOs)
- Chris Billam-Smith (20-2, 13 KOs) vs. Brandon Glanton (20-2, 17 KOs)
- Viddal Riley (12-0, 7 KOs) vs. Cheavon Clarke (10-1, 7 KOs)
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Where is the Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn fight?
Chris Eubank Jr. will take on Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Since opening in 2019, the near 63,000-seat stadium has hosted Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua fight cards along with annual NFL games.
- Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK
Chris Eubank Jr. record
Chris Eubank Jr. is 34-3 with 25 wins by knockout.
Since the fight with Benn was called off in 2022, Eubank Jr. had his third career defeat to former world champion Liam Smith in 2023 before avenging the loss later that year. He then returned on the undercard of Beterbiev vs. Bivol I, scoring a second straight stoppage against Kamil Szeremeta.
Eubank Jr. is ranked No. 5 at middleweight by The Ring and No. 4 by ESPN.
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Chris Eubank Jr. weight class, age, height
Chris Eubank Jr. is 35 years old and stands at 5-foot-11 with a 72 ½ inch reach.
After starting his career fighting around the middleweight division's 160-pound limit, Eubank Jr. spent time at super middleweight before moving back down to middleweight in 2019 where he's campaigned since.
Conor Benn record
Conor Benn is 23-0 with 14 wins by knockout.
Previously thought of as a potential top contender at welterweight, Benn has picked up two wins since his positive drug test in 2022. He first defeated Rodolfo Orozco by unanimous decision in Orlando in 2023 before most recently cruising to a UD win over Peter Dobson in February 2024.
Benn is ranked No. 5 at welterweight by ESPN.
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Conor Benn weight class, age, height
Conor Benn is 28 years old and stands at 5-foot-8 with a 68-inch reach.
Benn has spent the majority of his career fighting within and around the welterweight division's 147-pound limit, but his last two fights have come at catchweights above 150 pounds in anticipation for the showdown with Eubank Jr.
Chris Eubank Sr. record, fights against Nigel Benn
Chris Eubank Sr. (45-5-2, 23 KOs) and Nigel Benn (42-5-1, 35 KOs) fought twice in the 1990s, sparking a rivalry that has now transcended generations.
In 1990 the two fought for Benn's WBO middleweight title, just three months after Benn scored a first round knockout against Iran Barkley to defend the belt. Down on points, Eubank stopped Benn by technical knockout late in the ninth round to claim his first career world title.
Three years later, each now champions at super middleweight, Eubank and Benn rematched in a title unification at Old Trafford that finished a split decision draw, with each man retaining their belt.
We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
Harrison Campbell covers boxing for The Tennessean and high school sports for The Daily Herald. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @hccamp.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn: Fight time, date, watch, undercard
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