Sunday sees Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn meet again in a highly anticipated rematch, with the pair set to roll it back one more time live.
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The former scored a unanimous decision victory against his rival as their fathers came together for the latest clash of a decades-long story that has dominated the sport.
Now, they will dance once more, with Eubank Jr. seeking to keep his family lineage intact and Benn seeking revenge as he aims to break back from a first career loss.
DAZN News has everything you need to know ahead of Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn’s second bout.
WHEN IS IT?
Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn II will take place on Sunday November 16 (AEDT).
Doors are set to be at 3.45am with the ringwalks for the main event expected to unfold at 8.40am.
HOW TO WATCH
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WHERE IS IT?
The fight is set to be held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in London, United Kingdom, the location of the pair’s first bout.
It had previously suggested that a rematch could be held at Wembley Stadium, but the duo will instead head back to the original scene of their original clash.
FORM AND HISTORY
There won’t be too many non-title fights that command the interest this does after the pair’s first dance – though plenty have wondered if it is the right call for both men.
Eubank Jr. scored a close but decisive victory across all scorecards when the duo first met, weathering an early storm to eventually outpoint his younger opponent.
The result seemed to exhaust each fighter however, after a lengthy war of words and actions beforehand – including that infamous egg slap at a press conference.
Now, it remains to be seen whether Benn can find the extra gears this time around – and, with another brutal weight cut, if Eubank Jr. can recover his stamina once more.
Though a trip to Wembley Stadium was mooted, it is a return to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the pair too, in what will surely be the final word in a generational rivalry.
With the prospect of a world title shot for Benn at welterweight , and Eubank Jr. arguably near his last chance to challenge again, both will be keen to close the book here.
WHAT HAS BEEN SAID?
Fight week got underway on Tuesday with the Grand Arrivals with the boxing world getting their first look at Eubank Jr. and Benn ahead of Saturday’s rematch.
Speaking during the event, both men seemed calm and relaxed ahead of what will be an intense contest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Benn was the first to make an appearance and he claimed that he is better prepared this time for a meeting with Eubank Jr.
“Better prepared,” Benn said.
“I didn’t even think I could with what I had. I feel more prepared at middleweight. I filled into the weight nicely.
“I’m just excited. All the hard work’s done now. Really just jump in there and do a number on him, to be honest.”
Meanwhile Eubank Jr. had a warning for Benn. After a well-mannered face off on Monday, there appears to be mutual respect between the two.
However, come fight night, Eubank Jr. insists it will all go out the window as he aims to settle this rivalry once and for all.
“I’ve seen him one time, and he was cracking some jokes when we were facing off. It’s not going to be funny when that bell goes.”
TALE OF THE TAPE
Chris Eubank Jr
Nationality: British
Age: 35
Height: 5’ 11”
Reach: 72.5”
Total fights: 38
Record: 35-3 (25 KOs)
Conor Benn
Nationality: British
Age: 28
Height: 5’ 8”
Reach: 68”
Total fights: 24
Record: 23-1 (14 KOs)
FULL FIGHT CARD
Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn ; Middleweight
Jack Catterall vs Ekow Essuman ; Welterweight
Adam Azim vs Kurt Scoby ; Super lightweight
Richard Riakporhe vs Tommy Welch ; Heavyweight
Sam Gilley vs Ishmael Davis ; Super welterweight, for the British and Commonwealth titles
Mikie Tallon vs Fezan Shahid ; Flyweight
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