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deadpan wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 09:43 Is Hearn putting his desire to keep Dazn afloat ahead of Benn's best interests? A promoter serving himself not the fighter is hardly a revelation in this septic sport but this could backfire significantly in terms of Conor's career. If he carries his power CEJ has a nasty cumulative dig so it could be a long gruelling night for the lighter man.

A clean early ko is better than a sustained beating from a much bigger man. I wonder if Hearn is cashing his chips in with a big PPV fight rather than seeing Benn beaten in front of a hundred subscribers on DAZN ?

The weight is going to be a big discussion factor here, I have heard Eubank mention a few times making 160LB is tough so draining him to 154-155lb will make it interesting.

The whole reason the Brook fight could not be made was due to Eubank saying he would NOT drop down to 155.

This is slated to be at 156..

A fight for profile and money for both.
Eubank Jr has wasted so much of his career, don’t see either beating the best in their own divisions, this may be a smart move by both,.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 05:55 Eubank isn't a big middleweight..

He wasn't a big super middleweight either..

the only big thing about him is his ego

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 11:17 The whole reason the Brook fight could not be made was due to Eubank saying he would NOT drop down to 155.

This is slated to be at 156..

The fact Kell Brook retired also hampered things....

The fight would have happened I'm sure if Kell wanted to (by the way, I am pleased he retired).

Tickets for Eubank Jr vs. Benn are priced at £40, £60, £80, £100, £150, £200, £300, £500, and £1250 (VIP).

Presale tickets will be available for O2 Priority Members from midday on Thursday, August 11, via The O2.

tony1234 wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 10:14

deadpan wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 09:43 Is Hearn putting his desire to keep Dazn afloat ahead of Benn's best interests? A promoter serving himself not the fighter is hardly a revelation in this septic sport but this could backfire significantly in terms of Conor's career. If he carries his power CEJ has a nasty cumulative dig so it could be a long gruelling night for the lighter man.

A clean early ko is better than a sustained beating from a much bigger man. I wonder if Hearn is cashing his chips in with a big PPV fight rather than seeing Benn beaten in front of a hundred subscribers on DAZN ?

that's exactly what i think it is , someone is not totally confident conor gets it done at the next level at welter. the continued knockover jobs vs light hitters fits with this too. so go for the big one now and guarantee a big return rather than the risk of losing in a much commercially smaller fight

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 12:33

tony1234 wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 10:14

deadpan wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 09:43 Is Hearn putting his desire to keep Dazn afloat ahead of Benn's best interests? A promoter serving himself not the fighter is hardly a revelation in this septic sport but this could backfire significantly in terms of Conor's career. If he carries his power CEJ has a nasty cumulative dig so it could be a long gruelling night for the lighter man.

A clean early ko is better than a sustained beating from a much bigger man. I wonder if Hearn is cashing his chips in with a big PPV fight rather than seeing Benn beaten in front of a hundred subscribers on DAZN ?

that's exactly what i think it is , someone is not totally confident conor gets it done at the next level at welter. the continued knockover jobs vs light hitters fits with this too. so go for the big one now and guarantee a big return rather than the risk of losing in a much commercially smaller fight

He can blame the loss on Eubank being the bigger man etc, if he gets beaten by Avenesyan then thats harder to defend .

Joe public is going to love the story, as are all the newspapers…. looking for an interesting angle ? it’s right here. With the 2 dads arguing in the background…

And they’re not gonna sweat it too much over a few pounds here and there, weight divisions, or who he beat and how. Just look at the YouTubers - and the difference here obviously, is these two can actually fight.

Eubank will slaughter Benn IMO

MightyWarrior wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 15:18 Joe public is going to love the story, as are all the newspapers…. looking for an interesting angle ? it’s right here. With the 2 dads arguing in the background…

And they’re not gonna sweat it too much over a few pounds here and there, weight divisions, or who he beat and how. Just look at the YouTubers - and the difference here obviously, is these two can actually fight.

It will make big bucks, much more than a world title fight

tony1234 wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 14:59

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 12:33

tony1234 wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 10:14

A clean early ko is better than a sustained beating from a much bigger man. I wonder if Hearn is cashing his chips in with a big PPV fight rather than seeing Benn beaten in front of a hundred subscribers on DAZN ?

that's exactly what i think it is , someone is not totally confident conor gets it done at the next level at welter. the continued knockover jobs vs light hitters fits with this too. so go for the big one now and guarantee a big return rather than the risk of losing in a much commercially smaller fight

He can blame the loss on Eubank being the bigger man etc, if he gets beaten by Avenesyan then thats harder to defend .

I know what you mean but they clearly had already sidestepped the threat of Avenesyan. He's not 36, significantly shop worn and from a lower weight class.
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Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑09 Aug 2022, 19:24 I’m terms of history of the names and family, it’s a big fight.

But it’s not a fight that we need.

Just a money grab from all parties.

Will both dads be present at the presser.

May as well do Benn vs. Eubank exhibition on the undercard.

I expect both dads will be contractually obliged to be at every presser and various other publicity events - in many ways the dads are more necessary to sell the event than the sons are

I envisage a four man gloves are off show,, hosted by Steve Collins

Coco wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 18:29

MightyWarrior wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 15:18 Joe public is going to love the story, as are all the newspapers…. looking for an interesting angle ? it’s right here. With the 2 dads arguing in the background…

And they’re not gonna sweat it too much over a few pounds here and there, weight divisions, or who he beat and how. Just look at the YouTubers - and the difference here obviously, is these two can actually fight.

It will make big bucks, much more than a world title fight

Exactly.

And good luck to both.

if they both get good luck does it cancel out

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 20:03 if they both get good luck does it cancel out

Like 2 good lucks make a bad luck ?

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 20:16

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 20:03 if they both get good luck does it cancel out

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.

SticknMove wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 20:24

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 20:16

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 20:03 if they both get good luck does it cancel out

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

157lb according to tony sims. While a lb isn’t much think that plays well for eubank.

Is a rehydration clause, but he wouldn’t say what.

Kerry Kayes reckons that a rehydration clause is virtually pointless.

Launch presser will be tomorrow

This is pretty neat.

They re-created the poster.

Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr money-spinning fine for breaking rule comes to light

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will be in for an extortionate fine if either misses the catchweight for their grudge match-up on October 8. A heavily anticipated 'legacy' fight between the pair of heirs was confirmed on Tuesday, with London's O2 Arena set to host the showdown.

There were fears a fight may not be workable given Benn (21-0) fights at welterweight while Eubank Jr. (32-2) is most at home as a middleweight - and even super-middleweight. But a middle-ground limit of 157 pounds has been put in place, three pounds off the middleweight maximum.

And boxing reporter Dan Rafael has revealed either fighter will incur a $100,000 (£82,000) fine for each pound they weigh in over that limit. The clause is prioritised to protect Benn, who will be going up against a significantly larger opponent than he's used to.

He said: “Yeah we had a little chat. I think they set it up, someone sneakily set it up. It’s unbelievable we were both backstage, both presenting awards at exactly the same time. Whoever manages that, they’re lucky that I’m not an idiot and they don’t know I’m not an idiot. I mean, he is a hothead."

“If I say something silly, he’s gonna, you know, but I’m not an idiot. If I’m pushed, yeah , but I’m not gonna push anybody. I’m not gonna push anybody for no reason – for clout or for an Instagram video. It could’ve easily kicked off at the awards show, right before we were about to walk on stage.”

He continued: “He asked me about the Canelo fight, it was small talk. He was talking to someone else for a second and I was thinking about all the stuff that’s been said over the last few months and I started laughing."

“He said, ‘What are you smirking about?’ I said, ‘Listen, me and you can make a lot of money in the future.’ He said on the fight night he comes in 20lbs heavier than what he weighs in at. He was basically trying to say that he could physically fight, the weight difference wouldn’t be an issue.”