Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn to Settle Rivalry Tonight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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London, UK – Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn are set to reignite their highly anticipated rivalry tonight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Eubank Jr. widely favored to win on the scorecards. The rematch, years in the making after their controversial first encounter in October 2022, promises a compelling night of boxing for fans worldwide.
The first fight ended in a disputed decision win for Eubank Jr., but was overshadowed by positive drug test results for Benn that led to the cancellation of a planned sequel. Now,with both fighters having made changes to their training camps,the stakes are high as they aim to definitively settle their differences in the ring. A decisive victory for either boxer will cement their position as a leading force in the middleweight division and perhaps open doors to bigger opportunities.
Fight Time, Ring Walks & Undercard
The main event is expected to begin around 10:30 PM GMT on Saturday, October 21st. Ring walks are anticipated to commence around 9:45 PM GMT.
The undercard features a number of intriguing matchups, including:
* Justus Thurgood vs. Ezequiel Osvaldo Florentin
* Youssef Khoumari vs. Jorge Cota
* Mark Heffron vs. Kevin Johnson
* Maisam Naama vs. Jan Balog
Prediction
Analysts are leaning towards a points victory for Chris Eubank Jr., now under the guidance of trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ MacIntyre. Benn believes the first fight took a greater toll on the 36-year-old Eubank Jr.,but Eubank Jr.is hoping Benn will struggle with rehydration and motivation.
Latest Odds (via Betfair, subject to change)
* Eubank jr to win by decision: 9/5
* Eubank Jr to win by knockout, technical knockout or disqualification: 23/10
* Benn to win by decision: 4/1
* Benn to win by knockout, technical knockout or disqualification: 3/1
