Chris Eubank Jr. Teams Up with Brian McIntyre for Rematch
In an exciting development for boxing enthusiasts, Chris Eubank Jr. has enlisted the expertise of renowned trainer Brian “BoMac” McIntyre as he gears up for his rematch against Conor Benn. The highly-anticipated showdown is set to take place on November 15 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
McIntyre’s Recent Success and Eubank’s Preparation
McIntyre, who recently celebrated a significant victory with Terence Crawford over Canelo Alvarez, attended a pre-fight press conference alongside Eubank in London this past Wednesday. The partnership between Eubank and McIntyre began prior to Eubank’s successful knockout against Liam Smith earlier this year, following a prior defeat in their initial encounter.
Reflecting on the upcoming rematch with Benn, McIntyre stated his enthusiasm for being a part of the preparation process, noting that he had opportunities to collaborate with Eubank in the past, but the timing didn’t align. He confidently expressed his belief that the upcoming fight would be a smoother challenge than previous encounters.
Previous Encounter and Fight Dynamics
Eubank Jr., sporting a record of 35 wins and 3 losses with 25 knockouts, triumphed over Benn in their first match held in April, winning by unanimous decision. Despite this victory, the match was fiercely contested, with Benn (who holds a record of 23 wins and 1 loss with 14 KOs) having moments of significant success that threatened Eubank during the bout.
The intensity of their initial fight, which kept fans on the edge of their seats, was such that Eubank required medical attention afterward, underscoring the action-packed nature of their meeting.
Light-hearted Banter and Future Expectations
In a light-hearted exchange during the conference, Eubank voiced some criticism from Benn’s camp, which had labeled him as “too old” for the competition. McIntyre was quick to suggest that Benn’s team was about to discover what Eubank is truly capable of in their second clash, hinting at an even more thrilling matchup ahead.
