Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch date and venue announced by boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh after epic fight
CHRIS EUBANK JR and Conor Benn look set for a rematch very soon after their blockbuster fight.
Eubank Jr, 35, defeated Benn, 28, via unanimous decision on Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after years of animosity between the two second-generation stars.
Boxing fans were fully aware there was bound to be a rematch as the two fighters agreed to a clause before the bout.
And now Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh suggested the highly-anticipated rematch could take place in just five months at the same venue.
Alalshikh said: “If they’re not injured and ready, we want the rematch in late September at Tottenham.
“The British fans were amazing, and I thank them.”
Benn is determined to get another chance against Eubank Jr, who handed him his first ever loss after winning all of his previous 23 fights.
The Destroyer wants “revenge” and knows he can “finish” him next time they meet.
Benn said: “I want the revenge, I want my revenge. I think inactivity played a big part, I think it took me back.
“I had Eubank hurt multiple times but I couldn’t get the finish and I’ll make sure for next time that the finish is there.”
Benn added: “It’s a hard one to swallow.
“I didn’t come into the fight thinking it would be that close, I didn’t come into it to lose.
“I came in to win and I was not good enough and I need to do better.”
Eubank Jr has not yet spoken about a rematch having been taken to hospital after the bout.
He suffered a nasty cut to his eye that needed emergency treatment.
His doctor ordered him to hospital, meaning he was unable to do the the post-fight press conference.
Despite Eubank Jr emerging victorious, his father called Benn the “superior fighter” after the final bell.
The pair were difficult to split – although all three judges reached identical conclusions on the scorecards.
The fight was watched by a host of celebrities, among the Declan Rice was was labelled a “brave man” for coming to the event.
Eubank Jr vs Benn: SunSport's verdict
THIRTY-FIVE YEARS of the Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr rivalry was settled with 36 minutes of violence.
Yet with all the tremendous heart shown by both boxers, there wasn’t much technique, skill or finesse on display here.
After tons of trash talking, egg throwing and mind games that have been played out to the world over the last three years, SunSport’s Wally Downes Jr gives his verdict on what should be the final chapter in one of British boxing’s biggest beefs.
Read here to find out why the 12-round slugfest should not be repeated – and why the rivalry should now be put to bed.