Boxing Matchup: Eubank Jr vs Benn - Start Time, Undercard, Broadcast Information, Purses, and Feud Overview
Get Ready for the Eubank Jr vs Benn Fight Rematch!
After years of build-up, the Eubank Jr vs Benn grudge match is finally happening! These British boxing rivals have a history that stretches back over two decades and their families have been at odds since the 90s. Here's everything you need to know about the highly-anticipated fight:
When and Where is the Fight?
The fight takes place on Saturday, April 26 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Fans can expect to see the undercard action start around 7pm local time (18:00 GMT), with Eubank Jr vs Benn scheduled for a ring walk at approximately 9:50pm local time (20:50 GMT).
How to Follow the Fight
Al Jazeera Sport will provide live text updates and photo coverage of the fight from 17:45 GMT. The fight will also be livestreamed pay-per-view on DAZN.
Supporting Act: Undercard Fights
The undercard fight lineup includes thrilling bouts featuring some exciting fighters:
- Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur - light heavyweight
- Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna - middleweight
- Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton - cruiserweight
- Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke - cruiserweight
What's the Fight Purse?
While the exact numbers have not been disclosed by organizers, it is rumored that the total purse for the main event is a staggering $23m, with a 60-40 split favoring Eubank Jr.
Boxing Legacies: Who is Chris Eubank Jr.?
Son of the legendary British boxer, Chris Eubank, Sr., Eubank Jr. is an International Boxing Organization (IBO) middleweight champion and a former holder of the IBO's super middleweight title and the World Boxing Organization's interim middleweight title. With an orthodox stance, Eubank Jr. is the top-ranked middleweight boxer in the UK and the third-ranked fighter worldwide.
Boxing Legacies: Who is Conor Benn?
Conor Benn, whose father Nigel Benn was a two-weight champion in the 90s, debuted as a professional boxer in 2016. Despite a few controversies in his career, Benn has yet to lose a professional fight.
Egg-Smashing Controversy: What Went Down?
During a news conference in February, Chris Eubank Jr. smashed an egg into Conor Benn's face, leading to a brawl between the two fighters. Eubank Jr. had already referred to Benn's failed doping tests in 2022, suggesting the egg contamination might have caused the positive results.
Weight Adjustment: Why is It Important?
The fight will be held at middleweight (160lbs / 71.5kg), meaning Conor Benn must move up from his welterweight division (147lbs / 66kg), while Chris Eubank Jr., who usually fights at middleweight, will have to drop from his 180lbs (81kg) to meet the weight limit of 170lbs (77kg) on fight night.
Words from the Warriors
Chris Eubank Jr. has made it clear that he will use his skill, dedication, and years of experience over Conor Benn to secure victory. Meanwhile, Conor Benn has stated that the fight is personal and that he will treat it as another opportunity to continue his unbeaten run.
Eubank Sr.'s Concerns: Is the Fight a Risky Move?
Chris Eubank Sr. has publicly expressed concerns about the fight, believing the weight loss process could put his son's life at risk. Despite this, the scheduled bout will go ahead, and the world will witness the culmination of the decades-old boxing feud between the Benn and Eubank families.
- The highly-anticipated Eubank Jr vs Benn fight rematch is set to take place on Saturday, April 26, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, with the main event scheduled for a ring walk at approximately 9:50pm local time (20:50 GMT).
- Boxing fans can follow the fight via live text updates and photo coverage from 17:45 GMT on Al Jazeera Sport, or by livestream pay-per-view on DAZN.
- The undercard fight lineup includes exciting battles such as Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur, Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna, Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton, Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke, all in their respective weight classes.
- While the exact purse for the main event has not been disclosed, it is rumored to be a staggering $23m, with a 60-40 split favoring Eubank Jr.
- This much-hyped fight has been years in the making, with a history stretching back over two decades, rooted in feuds between the two families, including a recent egg-smashing controversy at a news conference in February.
