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Boxing legend who fought Chris Eubank Sr shares his prediction for Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn
In a showdown that sees one of the most heated rivalries in boxing today, with the destain being generational, we see finally see it put to bed with Chris Eubank Jr facing Conor Benn on Saturday, live on DAZN PPV.
The bad blood dates to the 90’s with the pair's fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn had one of the most heated rivalries in British boxing history and they have passed down that torch to their sons.
The pair where originally slated to compete against one and other in October 2022 with Benn being forced to withdraw due to adverse findings to a drugs test, holding back the fight by over 2 years.
Saturday will see Conor Benn make his return to fighting on British soil for the first time since April 2022.
Who is Joe Calzaghe and why is his opinion significant to this bout?
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One man who knows a lot about the Eubanks is the Welsh born former light-heavyweight and super middleweight world champion Joe Calzaghe.
Calzaghe defeated Eubank Jr’s father, Chris Eubank Sr, via unanimous decision back in 1997 to win his first world title, the WBO super middleweight championship.
Calzaghe is widely regarded as of the Britain's greatest boxers, boasting a highly impressive undefeated 46-0 record. He defeated the likes of Roy Jones Jr and Bernard Hopkins and holds acclaim to the longest title reign in super middleweight history for the WBO, holding the title for 10 years.
What is his prediction?
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In an interview with Talksport Calzaghe gave his thoughts and predictions for the heated clash this weekend, explaining that he was leaning towards a Eubank Jr victory.
“I think it’s a tough one to call.
"Talent-wise I think they’re on the same sort of level but size normally size wins fights, so I sort of edge with Eubank as he’s the bigger guy naturally.”
A prediction from Calzaghe is a very valuable one considering his presence is British boxing history.
Watch three incredible fight nights in one week only on DAZN
Fight fans are in for a treat at the end of April / start of May, with three amazing fight cards within seven days - and DAZN PPV is the only place to watch them all.
- April 26: Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn
- May 2: Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero; Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez; Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr.
- May 3: Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull
Arch rivals Eubank Jr and Benn finally go head-to-head to start the exhilarating week, with PPV prices at £19.95 in the UK; $24.99 in the US; €24.99 in Europe.
Garcia vs. Romero and Canelo vs. Scull fight nights follow, which will both be exclusively on DAZN. Fight fans can purchase either fight individually for $59.99 US; £/€21.99 UK/IRE; ROW - $24.99 per PPV or take advantage of the DAZN Knockout Weekend Bundle where both fights can be purchased for $90 US; £34.99 in the UK and €34.99 in Europe.
