Highly Anticipated Rematch
On September 20, boxing fans will witness a highly anticipated rematch between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn in London. This was officially announced by Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia and the owner of Ring Magazine, on Sunday.
Background of the First Fight
The first fight, which occurred at the sold-out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April, saw Eubank Jr. prevail by unanimous decision, sparking immediate calls for a rematch after a thrilling contest.
New Date and Venue Considerations
Previous discussions had suggested September 27 as the potential date for their second bout. However, with Tottenham Hotspur scheduled to face Wolverhampton at home on that date, September 20 has been confirmed as the new date for the rematch. Although the specific venue for the match has yet to be revealed, it is widely expected that a location will be chosen soon.
Promoter’s Insights
Eddie Hearn, Benn’s promoter, indicated that both Eubank Jr. and Benn are contractually bound to hold the rematch at Tottenham. However, he mentioned the possibility of changing the venue due to the fight’s increased expectations for attendance.
“Spurs is contracted, it’s a fantastic stadium and it worked extremely well the first time,” Hearn explained in remarks made to Ring Magazine. “Clearly, it was a sell-out, and this fight is generating even more buzz, so there is a chance we’ll consider Wembley for a larger capacity. Ultimately, that will be a decision made by His Excellency and Ring Magazine about the final venue.”
Conclusion
As anticipation builds for this significant matchup, fans eagerly await further updates on the venue and other details surrounding the event.
