Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn - Major Canelo rival who has not fought for four years makes prediction

Billy Joe Saunders knows as well as anyone what it takes to step into the ring with Chris Eubank Jr. 

The former two-weight world champion has shared the spotlight with big names like Canelo Alvarez and Andy Lee, and he also featured in a huge fighting against Eubank Jr back in 2014. 

Saunders built a huge lead in the contest but he was almost pulled back as Eubank Jr finished the fight much stronger before the judges scored for Saunders via split decision. 

Despite the fight being over a decade ago, the rivalry between Saunders and Eubank Jr has not cooled with the pair constantly taking swipes at each other as well as being linked to a rematch .  

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In 2021, Saunders lost for the only time as a professional when he was beaten by Canelo and although he performed well before being stopped, he has not fought since. 

Saunders still provides his opinion on the sport and with Eubank Jr about to face Conor Benn on April 26, live on DAZN , Saunders has delivered his verdict. 

“As of late he’s looked a little bit old should we say, and don’t forget Eubank’s not the kind of boxer to get behind his jab, get a nice lead, use his footwork,” said Saunders when discussing Eubank Jr with Boxnation. 

“He’s been in some scraps, and he’s been in some good scraps with not the best opponents, but they’ve still given him some good work. 

“I just think if Conor catches him clean and can follow up on one of them good shots, sort of like a Liam Smith shot, I think Conor Benn knocks him out.”

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 £21.99 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. These two PPV's prices are yet to be confirmed.