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BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
'Eubank Jr should fight Canelo and avoid Benn weight games'
Harlem Eubank would prefer his cousin, Chris Eubank Jr, to chase a legacy-defining fight against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez rather than revisit his rivalry with Conor unbeaten welterweight says if Eubank Jr does fight Benn again, however, the weight discrepancy between the two Britons must be addressed. Eubank Jr outpointed Benn in a grudge match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April, more than two years after their original 2022 bout was cancelled due to Benn's failed drug tests.A two-fight deal was in place, but Harlem is unsure whether a rematch will materialise."There's obviously a lot of money there for it, so potentially," he told BBC Sport."But Chris is 35 now and I'd like to see him take the Canelo fight and sail into the sunset."It's hard, because all the big opportunities come near the end of a career and there's always a fishhook dangling to keep you there, but I'd rather see him take the biggest fight in the sport and bow out." However, any potential clash with Mexican superstar Alvarez would likely have to wait until 2026. The undisputed super-middleweight champion will defend his belts against Terence Crawford in 31, also criticised the weight stipulations that surrounded the first fight. Eubank Jr - naturally the bigger man - appeared drained during fight week and was restricted by a rehydration clause which meant neither fighter was allowed to put on more than 10lb from the 11st 6lb limit at the weigh-in. He was fined £375,000 after missing the mark at the first weigh-in by just 0.05lb, before successfully making weight at a second check-in on the morning of the fight."Weight games should never be appropriate in a sport like boxing," Harlem added."People can get hurt, people can be legally damaged. Trying to weaken an opponent with rehydration clauses and these types of things should be eradicated from the sport." Catterall is on a different level to Benn Eubank Jr's victory over Benn settled a feud more than three decades in the making, sparked by their fathers' famous rivalry in the bout came after Benn's two failed drug tests, which led to a lengthy investigation. Benn has always denied intentionally doping and had his suspension lifted in November welterweight Harlem, who stopped Tyrone McKenna in March with his cousin and uncle, Chris Eubank Sr, watching on, will challenge Jack Catterall in Manchester on 5 previously called out Benn himself, Harlem believes former world-title challenger Catterall is on a different level"He [Benn] lost to Jr by a wide margin in an entertaining fight," he said."I gave him props for going the distance and continuing the battle, but in terms of boxing, my next fight is a whole different level."Jack has operated at world level for many years and is leaps and bounds ahead of Conor Benn."
Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Chris Eubank Sr issues honest plea to son as Conor Benn rematch looms
The British boxing icon shocked the world after he attended his son's fight with Benn - but has now offered his verdict amid talks of a potential sequel Chris Eubank Sr believes his son 'got away with it' and insists he is able to make money 'out of other things' amid talks of a potential Conor Benn sequel. Eubank Jr finally went head-to-head with Benn back in April after years of trading barbs online. In an epic back-and-forth dust-up at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Eubank Jr would eventually go on to get his hand raised on points. The event was not without drama though. At the official weigh-ins, Eubank Jr failed to make weight after coming in in first at 160.2lb before weighing 160.05lb at his second attempt and was therefore forced to pay Benn £375,000. That said, on the day of the fight, he avoided another hefty fine after coming in under the 170lb limit. Ahead of the contest, Eubank Sr had slammed the fight and believed his son was 'killing himself' in order to make the 160lb limit. The 58-year-old shocked the world on fight night after turning up to support his son. A little over a month on from the first encounter, Sr has shared his thoughts following reports that the pair will renew their rivalry again later this year. Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Sr addressed his son, saying: "So, the rematch is... Jr you have everything. You're rich. Those promoters... they hate you because they can never get close to anything that you do. The analogy I will use is that they are looking at you like you are a rocket, you have taken off. All the fuel burners and tanks have fallen back to Earth and you are now in space. They do not have the oxygen to be in the world you live in. They will do anything to live at that atmosphere. "Jr, you are rich, and you can make money out of other things. You said it, 'my dad is open and honest. He is not sneaky.' I am being open and honest. I am not being sneaky now. I am telling you of the state you were in. You got away with it. You have taken all the goods. "You have chastised them You have told them 'you do not talk when I am in this press conference. You do not talk. This is about me and my opponent.' Because, yes, you can always see that they are riding on your back or the backs of the fighters. Trying to make themselves something on the strengths of your work. The fact that you have put a stop to that, it hurts them in a way that you could never imagine. You have done it, son. Do not play a game with them, son. They do not have any scruples." Article continues below Benn remains desperate to secure a rematch with his long-time rival, with September 27 eyed as the potential date for a second fight, according to boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. "I know September 27, back at Spurs, is a date that he [Saudi financier Turki Alalshikh] has put forward and proposed. We're ready, really. We signed the contract for two fights," Hearn told Sky Sports. "Conor's just desperate to run it back. He feels like he's going to improve a lot going into that fight. [It was] his first fight in 14, 15 months, at 160lbs. Look, they provided us with just a night we'll never forget in so many ways. And both fighters deserve so much credit. We'd love to run it back."
Scottish Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Chris Eubank Jr's brother Nathanael calls out Conor Benn's estranged brother Harley to settle ‘unfinished business'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHRIS EUBANK JR'S brother Nathanial has called out Conor Benn's estranged brother to fight and settle their "unfinished business." Nathanael Wilson was the secret eldest child of British boxing legend Eubank Sr - but the two reconciled in 2017. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Chris Eubank Jr with dad Sr and brother Nathanael Wilson 5 Nigel Benn with his sons Harley and Conor Wilson - who is now close with Eubank Jr and his cousin Harlem - has a professional boxing record of eight wins, two losses and one draw. Meanwhile Harley was born just days apart from his brother Conor and also had a rocky relationship with his dad Nigel. And Harley revealed he recently lost touch with brother Conor and his iconic former world champion father. Conor, 28, was beaten in April by Eubank Jr, 35, in their second generation grudge match at Tottenham. READ MORE IN BOXING AL BE HONEST Ali's grandson Nico eyes UK debut fight after being inspired by Eubank vs Benn But the family feud - started by Eubank Sr's 1990 win over Nigel and draw three years later - could be extended further. Wilson, 36, took to Instagram to call out Harley with the message: "UNFINISHED BUSINESS!! The EUBANK BENN saga continues." Harley, 28, responded: "Okay you're serious let's get it cracking." Wilson has not fought since 2020 when he was stopped in three rounds by Stu Greener. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Harley on the other hand 9-2 and currently signed to Misfits Boxing - the home of celebrity-style crossover bouts. He was due to face 15-3 Joe Laws on KSI's undercard in March - but the Misfits co-founder pulled out through injury. Harley was in talks to fight Wilson in 2022 - when Eubank Jr was first due to face Benn. But Benn was pulled out after failing a drug test - until his doping case was later dropped. A rematch with Eubank Jr is already pencilled in with September 27 at Tottenham targeted. 5 Nathanael Wilson is Chris Eubank's eldest son Credit: Getty Images - Getty 5 Harley Benn is 9-2 as a boxer Credit: Reuters
The Irish Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Chris Eubank Jr's brother Nathanael calls out Conor Benn's estranged brother Harley to settle ‘unfinished business'
CHRIS EUBANK JR'S brother Nathanial has called out Conor Benn's estranged brother to fight and settle their "unfinished business." Nathanael Wilson was the secret eldest child of British boxing legend Eubank Sr - 5 Chris Eubank Jr with dad Sr and brother Nathanael Wilson 5 Nigel Benn with his sons Harley and Conor Wilson - who is now close with Eubank Jr and his cousin Harlem - has a professional boxing record of eight wins, two losses and one draw. Meanwhile Harley was born just days apart from his brother Conor and And Harley revealed he Conor, 28, was beaten in April by Eubank Jr, 35, in their READ MORE IN BOXING But the family feud - started by Eubank Sr's 1990 win over Nigel and draw three years later - could be extended further. Wilson, 36, took to Instagram to call out Harley with the message: "UNFINISHED BUSINESS!! The EUBANK BENN saga continues." Harley, 28, responded: "Okay you're serious let's get it cracking." Wilson has not fought since 2020 when he was stopped in three rounds by Stu Greener. Most read in Boxing CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Harley on the other hand 9-2 and currently signed to Misfits Boxing - He was due to face 15-3 Joe Laws on KSI's undercard in March - but the Misfits co-founder pulled out through injury. Harley was in talks to fight Wilson in 2022 - when Eubank Jr was first due to face Benn. But Benn was pulled out after failing a drug test - until his doping case was later dropped. A rematch with Eubank Jr is already pencilled in with 5 Nathanael Wilson is Chris Eubank's eldest son Credit: Getty Images - Getty 5 Harley Benn is 9-2 as a boxer Credit: Reuters 5 Eubank Jr beat Conor Benn in April Credit: Getty
BBC News
06-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Kelly calls out Benn after first-round stoppage win
Sunderland fighter Josh Kelly called out Conor Benn after making light work of Flavius Biea at Newcastle 31, bulldozed Biea in one round of their light-middleweight bout, dropping the Romanian with a left just over a minute of the round left, 35-year-old Biea was slow to rise to beat the referee's count, prompting the official to wave off the about who he wanted to fight next, Kelly called out domestic rival Benn."If it's a big domestic fight, [I want] Benn," Kelly replied."If it's not Benn, if he doesn't want to take that fight, then it'll be a big world-title fight."In every governing body I'm ranked number four or number three, two in some governing bodies."I'm there. I've been knocking on the door for some time. I'm in my prime now. Let me run, let me run."Benn is still considering his next move after suffering the first defeat of his career by Chris Eubank Jr in Englishman usually fights at welterweight, but moved up to middleweight to face improved his record to 17 wins, one loss and one draw, collecting just the ninth stoppage a derailing loss to David Avanesyan in 2021, Kelly has rebuilt his career with seven wins in a row.
