Chris Eubank Jr set for Conor Benn showdown next year after dominating Kamil Szeremeta - with plans...
Eubank Jr To Face Benn After Szeremeta Win
Published: 02:22 BST, October 13, 2024 | Updated: 08:55 BST, October 13, 2024
Chris Eubank Jr.'s much-anticipated rivalry bout against Conor Benn is likely to take place in May, as confirmed by Saudi boxing official Turki Alalshikh.
Alalshikh shared the news after an action-packed night in Saudi Arabia, during which Eubank Jr delivered a powerful win against Kamil Szeremeta.
The moments that followed grabbed everyone's attention when Benn charged into the ring, creating an intense atmosphere for a showdown between the two competitors.
The event was held at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia, where Eubank Jr showcased an impressive performance, defeating Szeremeta by TKO in the seventh round.
Eubank took charge right from the start, showcasing his faster speed and accuracy to dominate Szeremeta. He eventually overwhelmed his opponent with a flurry of punches, leading the referee to stop the match.
On Saturday night, Conor Benn charged into the ring and faced off against Chris Eubank Jr.
The head of boxing in Saudi Arabia, Turki Alalshikh, has announced that their long-awaited rivalry is provisionally scheduled for May.
As soon as the Saturday night content was dismissed, Benn was determined to get to work.
The victory added to Eubank's recent success after defeating Liam Smith and confirmed his status as one of the most in-demand middleweight fighters.
Nonetheless, it was the pandemonium after the fight that captured everyone's attention. Just after the referee ended the match, Benn, who had been watching from the sidelines, leaped into the ring and faced off against Eubank Jr., sparking a confrontation between the two fighters.
The audience went wild as Benn and Eubank Jr traded intense remarks, both of them obviously wanting to resolve their ongoing rivalry.
Security stepped in right away to break up the two, but you could feel the tension in the air, and the clash only increased the buzz about their possible match.
Alalshikh, a key figure in organizing major boxing matches in Saudi Arabia, told The Stomping Ground that the highly awaited clash between Eubank Jr and Benn is set for May 2025.
Eubank Jr had mentioned to Mail Sport that he was aiming for a fight with Benn this month, planning to face Canelo later in the year.
The competition between Eubank Jr and Benn has its roots in the legendary battles fought by their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, who faced off in two unforgettable matches in the 1990s.
After the fight in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night, Benn was heard challenging Eubank Jr.
Eubank Jr. had a commanding performance against Kamil Szeremeta, leading to a stoppage in the seventh round in Saudi Arabia.
The sons have continued that competition, and the conflicts between the two families have intensified in recent years.
A matchup between the two was initially planned for 2022, but it was canceled when Benn was found to have tested positive for a prohibited substance.
Since that time, the tension has intensified, with both competitors eager to resolve their rivalry in the ring.
