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Eubank Jr vs Benn - Major update on when rematch could take place
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are still nursing their bruises of battle, but a second meeting between the pair has already been mentioned for later this year.
Eubank Jr was the victor in a thrilling showdown, as his extra size and experience were telling factors as the fight reached the latter rounds.
Benn made a fast start, and after the fight reached the halfway point, it appeared that everything was still to play for as both men enjoyed big moments.
Eubank Jr’s accuracy sometimes slowed down Benn’s relentlessness, but in the closing stages, it would be the Brighton man who would not be denied.
With Eubank Jr taking the verdict on the scorecards, attention will now shift to what happens next for both fighters, with each of them seeing their stock enhanced after a stunning fight.
Eubank Jr has made it clear he wants to target a showdown with Canelo Alvarez, who faces William Scull on May 3 , live on DAZN , but what about Benn?
DAZNWill he return to 147lbs, or perhaps the struggle to return to his natural weight class could see him settle at super welterweight instead?
With the public set to demand a sequel, a second meeting looks possible, and Mike Coppinger, reporting for The Ring, has confirmed those plans are underway after speaking with His Excellency Turki Alalshikh.
“If they’re not injured and ready, we want the rematch in late September at Tottenham,” said His Excellency.
“The British fans were amazing, and I thank them.”
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