Chris Eubank Jr’s long-awaited grudge struggle with Conor Benn is close to the end line and a ‘stadium blockbuster awaits’ in April, says promoter Eddie Hearn.
The bitter rivals have been locked in negotiations in latest weeks, however Hearn, who represents Benn, believes that an settlement might lastly be reached within the coming days.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has reportedly been focused as a venue, though the venue is but to be confirmed, and a date of April 26 is being reported.
“I feel we both get it made this week or we do not,” Hearn advised Sky Sports activities. “His Excellency [Turki Al-Sheikh, chair of General Authority for Entertainment in Saudi Arabia] has made it clear that it is a struggle that he desires to see and be concerned with, which helps, as a result of it allows him to take a seat within the center and negotiate with either side.
“If I used to be negotiating with Eubank, I do not assume the struggle would get made, if I am trustworthy. Fortunately I am not.
“We’re drawing nearer to the ending line. It isn’t finished but, however a stadium blockbuster awaits hopefully in April.”
Hearn added: “If everyone was wise, I might be 100 per cent [confident the fight happens]. However that is boxing, and nobody is smart. Watch this area.”
Eubank Jr’s October 2022 struggle with Benn was cancelled when his opponent examined optimistic for a banned substance clomifene.
Benn’s licence was eliminated by the British Boxing Board of Management, however the suspensions had been lifted this November after the Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel said they had been “not comfortably glad” that the 28-year-old had dedicated a doping offence.
Benn’s reprieve has paved the way in which for Eubank Jr and Benn, the sons of nice British rivals Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn, to reignite their very own rivalry within the ring.