We’re almost four weeks away from the fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, and the hype train is fascinating ahead. However, there was one man who refused to buy into the theory that the war would end anyway.
It’s been 29 years since Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn shared the ring for the second time, fighting a draw after Eubank Sr won the first match.
Now, preparing to re-establish the family rivalry, his son is struggling to see any way he can lose. Talk to Steve Bunce on 5 Live BoxingEubank Jr seems confused that the people in boxing are picking Benn to win 157 lbs . heavyweight clash.
“The crazy thing about this is that in seven out of 10 interviews I’ve seen, ‘Chris Eubank will be eliminated in the seventh to ninth round or he will lose points.’ That’s what I’m hearing. Unbelievable.”
“People really believe in this. Conor believes this. I saw his stuff when he said he would be the first to stop me. He’s going to be the strongest and biggest he’s ever been, so that’s to his advantage. He won’t have to cut an inch – so he’ll be perfectly ready to go, while I don’t know how I will. I hope that I will be fine. “
“Does it worry me? No, because I don’t see any way he can defeat me. So even if I’m not 100%, even if I’m 60%, I just don’t see how he can beat me. I think I’m too strong, I think I’m too smart, too tough. You know, the super-middleweights can’t put me on the frame. The Cuban heavyweights couldn’t put me on the frame. How will Conor Benn do it? “
“Others – experienced people, respected people in the industry – are saying they can see him knocking me down. Maybe I’m missing something, I don’t know, but that’s the excitement of this fight. “
As for the name, Eubank Jr has made no mention of who in the sport is up against him – although there has been some debate among fans. Specifically, is the weight loss too much for the big man?
As he said, including excitement for October 8 on DAZN PPV.
