Eubank Jr and Benn rematch set for Nov 15 in London; terms unsettled
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are set to meet again on November 15 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, though the rematch is not yet fully finalised and key contractual details remain under negotiation. The two British fighters will return to the ring after a gruelling 12-round fight in April, when Eubank Jr prevailed by unanimous decision and both men required hospital checks after the bout.
Eubank Jr, 36, said the April contest was "tough" and a "dogfight" but denied it was the hardest challenge of his career, pointing instead to his 2018 defeat by George Groves when judging the level of difficulty. He added that long, punishing sparring sessions have prepared him for the rematch and that his experience in difficult fights will be an asset. Eubank also acknowledged that aspects of the November fight contract are still being finalised, saying negotiations continue over unspecified terms.
The rematch will again be contested at middleweight. In April, Eubank fought under a rehydration clause that limited him to gaining no more than 10 pounds after the weigh-in; whether that clause will be applied for the second meeting remains unresolved. Promoters and teams are working...