Conor Benn acknowledges the risk of being perceived as a defeated fighter. The 29-year-old is gearing up to rectify his sole career loss against Chris Eubank Jr. in a much-anticipated rematch set to take place this Saturday. Their previous intense encounter resulted in Benn being outpointed, setting the stage for a rematch with less on the line this time.
Similar to the historic rivalry between their fathers, Benn’s dad, two-weight world champion Nigel Benn, faced Chris Eubank Sr. in the past, culminating in a draw after an initial loss. Conor Benn finds himself mirroring this pattern, aiming to avoid repeating his father’s fate of never defeating his nemesis.
Speaking on his aspirations, Benn emphasized the importance of leaving a lasting impression through his fights, particularly highlighting the upcoming rematch with Eubank Jr. Despite facing lesser-known opponents previously, Benn believes that his battles with Eubank Jr. have captured the public’s attention and left a mark on the boxing world.
The highly anticipated Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn rematch is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Boxing enthusiasts can catch the action on DAZN PPV for £24.99 or access it for free with a DAZN Ultimate plan.
Looking ahead, Benn remains open to the possibility of a trilogy fight in the future, contingent on the outcome of the upcoming rematch. However, his primary focus lies on securing a world title in his natural weight class of 147lb. Despite the setback of his previous defeat, Benn is determined to showcase his skills and potential as a world champion.
Eager to provide fans with thrilling matchups, Benn acknowledges the significance of his ongoing saga with Eubank Jr. while also keeping his eyes set on achieving his ultimate goal of becoming a world champion. The rematch between Eubank Jr. and Benn promises to deliver another night of electrifying boxing action, with the potential for a trilogy fight hanging in the balance.
Catch the live broadcast of Eubank Jr. vs Benn II worldwide on DAZN, offering fans a front-row seat to this epic showdown.
