Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025

[Ruthless-RKO]

The fine's shouldn't be an issue for Benn right?

he usually has to make 147, so 157 should be ok, depending what he walks around.

It's more so for Eubank.

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[tony1234]

I'd imagine tickets will sell a lot quicker for this than the Joyce v Parker fight, splash the cash whilst people still have it.

[Glass Joe]

Resell will be strong on this market 100 quid to 300 flip

[tony1234]

All tickets on the O2 priority sale are sold out

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It certainly has novelty value but I just can't see the point of it.

Both of these guys are at a stage in their careers where they want to step up to the big league.

A win does nothing for either of them and perversely, a loss probably doesn't either, as they are from different weight classes.

All this fight does is slow down the progression of both of them, particularly Eubank, who at 33 should be the finished article.

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It certainly has novelty value but I just can't see the point of it.

Both of these guys are at a stage in their careers where they want to step up to the big league.

A win does nothing for either of them and perversely, a loss probably doesn't either, as they are from different weight classes.

All this fight does is slow down the progression of both of them, particularly Eubank, who at 33 should be the finished article.

It's just a money grab.. once in a lifetime chance.

There was always some sort of talk of this fight as soon as Benn turned pro.

[tony1234]

It certainly has novelty value but I just can't see the point of it.

Both of these guys are at a stage in their careers where they want to step up to the big league.

A win does nothing for either of them and perversely, a loss probably doesn't either, as they are from different weight classes.

All this fight does is slow down the progression of both of them, particularly Eubank, who at 33 should be the finished article.

It's a cash out fight for both, Eubank won't improve at 33 so might as well grab the cash whilst he can

[MightyWarrior]

They’ve got a piece on it on channel 4 news tonight, they never touch boxing usually

[Oiky]

Everyone will be talking about it now

[KiwiRider]

It certainly has novelty value but I just can't see the point of it.

Both of these guys are at a stage in their careers where they want to step up to the big league.

A win does nothing for either of them and perversely, a loss probably doesn't either, as they are from different weight classes.

All this fight does is slow down the progression of both of them, particularly Eubank, who at 33 should be the finished article.

It's a cash out fight for both, Eubank won't improve at 33 so might as well grab the cash whilst he can

I don't know about both of them.
But I have been wondering about the career trajectory of Eubank Jr since the Groves fight. The vacant title against DeGale, then he dropped down a weight, signed RJJ as a coach... And in the 3 years he has been dealing to who is put in front of him, but no major title shots
You would expect in that time and his level of winning fights at, let's say, the second tier of the division, that he would take another shot at a belt?
Heck, he has been earning decent coin, can't fault him on that, but the title shot question still remains.

[Muttley]

Like 2 good lucks make a bad luck ?

There's no zero sum game in a cash out......there's no all or nothing career on the line just an intriguing matchup that we will want to watch.

Don't think anyone would say , not watching this rubbish we will all want to watch it , question is how many will want to pay for it , a lot i suppose , personally i'll stream it somewhere ,,, I'm over being charged big money for ppv on fox and the like who i already pay a subscription too , so i don't feel bad streaming them ,, stuff em all greedy bastards who want to become a millionaire with every fight

I've not read anyone questioning the potential health issues? Eubank is boiling down to a weight he probably has not been for years and Benn is facing the bigger more experienced and naturally tougher man imo.

[Spud]

Fight makes sense to the bank manager …

In my opinion Eubank wins but will do his balls in to make weight

[stujones]

Absolutely ridiculous that this is on PPV. Where are the youtube journo's not pressing Eddie on this. Firstly he says PPV is dead, then it is only the big stars will be on Dazn PPV and stressed that Canelo would only be a PPV in the US.

Lets not forget what he said about Eubank Jnr vs Williams - it will be on PPV, Eubank Jnr would never be on PPV on Dazn. Then when Sky put it on "normal" sky he said that they were only doing that because he predicted a PPV.

Then we have the likes of Gareth A Davies defending the decision by comparing it to the price of a night out, people will be cutting out on nights out also if the forecasted energy hike comes true.

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RJJ has not been confirmed yet.

I think Eubank should go to his old ways anyway

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Tune in at 1 pm.

[coneye]

There's no zero sum game in a cash out......there's no all or nothing career on the line just an intriguing matchup that we will want to watch.

Don't think anyone would say , not watching this rubbish we will all want to watch it , question is how many will want to pay for it , a lot i suppose , personally i'll stream it somewhere ,,, I'm over being charged big money for ppv on fox and the like who i already pay a subscription too , so i don't feel bad streaming them ,, stuff em all greedy bastards who want to become a millionaire with every fight

I've not read anyone questioning the potential health issues? Eubank is boiling down to a weight he probably has not been for years and Benn is facing the bigger more experienced and naturally tougher man imo.

They both know the risks an d they both want the payday to th e m its well worth it

[Coco]

Don't think anyone would say , not watching this rubbish we will all want to watch it , question is how many will want to pay for it , a lot i suppose , personally i'll stream it somewhere ,,, I'm over being charged big money for ppv on fox and the like who i already pay a subscription too , so i don't feel bad streaming them ,, stuff em all greedy bastards who want to become a millionaire with every fight

I've not read anyone questioning the potential health issues? Eubank is boiling down to a weight he probably has not been for years and Benn is facing the bigger more experienced and naturally tougher man imo.

They both know the risks an d they both want the payday to th e m its well worth it

It's not like they will be doing it for chump change

[joshj909]

Fight makes sense to the bank manager …

In my opinion Eubank wins but will do his balls in to make weight

If Eubank looks like a skeleton at the weigh ins then that's going to be the only way I'd be convinced he loses.

[Coco]

Fight makes sense to the bank manager …

In my opinion Eubank wins but will do his balls in to make weight

If Eubank looks like a skeleton at the weigh ins then that's going to be the only way I'd be convinced he loses.

His dad will be able to give him tips on weight loss!

[lefthook82]

First time I've ever watched a press conference live and in full.

I think Chris is playing possum a little bit. Can probably do the weight just fine. He won't be 100% but he would be more than 60%

[stujones]

First time I've ever watched a press conference live and in full.

I think Chris is playing possum a little bit. Can probably do the weight just fine. He won't be 100% but he would be more than 60%

When he went through that decent run at Super Middleweight looking good beating decent but far from world class opposition - he used to claim he could fight any champion at Light Middle through to Super Middle.

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OPENING PRESS CONFERENCE

Eubank Jr., who is rated No. 6 The Ring at middleweight, is a 32-year-old boxer-puncher and a former world title challenger at 168 pounds. The Brighton star holds wins over Arthur Abraham, James DeGale and Liam Williams. He will be dropping down to his lowest weight in several years.

“Nothing like this has ever happened before in the history of the sport,” said Eubank Jr. (32-2, 23 KOs). “Two legends went into a ring 30 years ago and inspired a nation. They became superstars and etched their names into not just boxing history – but British history.

“Now, 30 years later, their sons, who have both made themselves in the sport of boxing, are gonna get in the ring. The Eubank-Benn name is going to go to war for the third time. Nothing like this has ever happened before and I don’t think it will happen again – ever. That’s why I took this fight.

“The hype train around [Benn] is full steam ahead. He has momentum and he has highlight reel knockout wins. He’s doing a lot for himself in the sport and he’s been able to get himself into the position where this fight is accepted by the British public. He is big enough now, physically and profile-wise.”

The 25-year-old Benn, who is rated No. 9 by The Ring at welterweight, carries the reputation of a knockout artist and his boxing IQ has improved dramatically since he turned pro in 2016. The Ilford, Essex man will be moving up for the first time in his career.

“This fight makes sense for now – the world title is still the goal,” said Benn (21-0, 14 KOs). “This is once in a lifetime, this is a fantasy fight for the British public. Forget about how far apart we were when I turned pro, Eubank was still mentioned to me. It’s just been brewing and the stars have aligned.

“We’ve both fought the same road. I respect all fighters, but when we get in there, we settle the family business, and I’m settling the family business. The last fight (between the fathers) was a draw and it’s time for me to set the record straight.”

After a respectful beginning to the press conference, the pair began trading barbs over the fight negotiations, the weight and the rehydration clause. Those debates stopped short of getting ugly but tensions were high.

“I still can’t really believe [the fight is happening],” said Benn’s Matchroom promoter, Eddie Hearn. “This is an absolute monster, the biggest fight in British boxing, perhaps one of the biggest ever in the sport in this country.”

“It’s not a heavyweight world championship fight, it’s not a unification, it’s not a special grudge match, this is a family feud,” said Kalle Sauerland, Head of Wasserman Boxing, which represents Eubank Jr. “This fight reaches a demographic that have nothing to do with boxing anymore. You don’t need to sell it. These gladiators have fought their way out of their father’s legacies.”

[JimJim2009]

I think ultimately the point of this is purely to try to move the needle on dazn in the UK. Yes the fighters will get paid well, and personally I'm looking forward to it but dazn needs a boost and this may provide it. I think for Eddie it basically comes down to that alone.

[maverick23]

I think ultimately the point of this is purely to try to move the needle on dazn in the UK. Yes the fighters will get paid well, and personally I'm looking forward to it but dazn needs a boost and this may provide it. I think for Eddie it basically comes down to that alone.

100% agree.