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Chris Eubank Jr REVEALS ideal next three opponents

2 days ago | proboxing-fans.com | Jonathan Nagioff

Eubank Jr beat Benn on points in their middleweight grudge match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month. The 35-year-old is contractually obliged to face ‘The Destroyer’ again and admits that would be his number one choice for his next bout. But the Brighton man has also opened the door to a mouthwatering clash with Canelo Alvarez and a rematch with arch-rival Billy Joe Saunders. “I want what the fans want,” Eubank Jr said on The Diary Of A CEO.
Rolly Romero CALLS OUT David Benavidez

2 days ago | proboxing-fans.com | Jonathan Nagioff

Romero claims he is willing to move up three weight classes to face Benavidez after defeating Ryan Garcia in Times Square earlier this month. Benavidez, who holds the WBC light heavyweight world title, was a former world champion at super middleweight and Romero says he would face ‘The Mexican Monster’ at 168lbs. “I’m going to be the first one to ever call this person out,” the 29-year-old told Fight Hub TV. “I want to fight David Benavidez.
Chris Eubank Sr REVEALS meeting with his son night before Benn fight

2 weeks ago | proboxing-fans.com | Jonathan Nagioff

For months leading up to Saturday’s thrilling showdown, Eubank Sr had lamented his son’s decision to face Benn and publicly called him a “disgrace” for slapping his rival at the first press conference. Many had hoped the 58-year-old would be by his son’s side, with the fight primarily built around his two battles with Benn’s father Nigel in the 1990’s.
Conor Benn calls out Ryan Garcia after Chris Eubank Jr loss

2 weeks ago | proboxing-fans.com | Jonathan Nagioff

Benn will be ringside at Times Square in New York on Friday to witness Garcia’s clash with Rolando Romero, which is for the WBA ‘regular’ welterweight world title. The rivalry between the pair stems back from their brawl at the Ring Magazine Awards in January. Garcia was complimentary of Benn following his thrilling defeat to Eubank Jr on points at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. “Honestly there really isn’t a loser this fight!” he posted on X.
Chris Eubank Jr FINED after weight miss for Conor Benn fight

2 weeks ago | proboxing-fans.com | Jonathan Nagioff

Benn, making 160lbs for the first time came in at 156.4lbs, while Eubank Jr initially weighed in at 160.2lbs at Friday’s official weigh in, over the middleweight limit. The Brighton man then weighed in at 160.05lbs at his second attempt, still overweight and will subsequently be fined. The 35-year-old is set to receive a $500,000 (£375,000) fine for missing weight and will face further penalties should he come in over the 170lb limit on Saturday morning.
Conor Benn made Canelo opponent ‘quit’ in sparring, legend claims

3 weeks ago | proboxing-fans.com | Jonathan Nagioff

Benn based his training camp for Eubank Jr in Mallorca sparring Denzel Bentley, Bruno Surace and William Scull, all to prepare him for the toughest and biggest challenge of his career. The addition of Scull to camp was an intriguing one, with the IBF super middleweight champion looking to upset the odds when he faces Canelo Alvarez for the undisputed championship on May 3 in Riyadh.
Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron finally resolve rounds dispute

4 weeks ago | proboxing-fans.com | Jonathan Nagioff

The teams of Whittaker and Cameron have been locked in a dispute for weeks ahead of their rematch at the B Pulse LIVE in Birmingham on Sunday. Cameron said he signed for a 12-round clash, but claimed Whittaker’s team was trying to change it to a 10-round fight. Whittaker’s promoter, Ben Shalom admitted an error was made with both fighters sent different contracts, with Whittaker signing for a 10-round showdown.
“Daylight murder” - Chris Eubank Sr BLASTS Conor Benn fight

4 weeks ago | proboxing-fans.com | Jonathan Nagioff

Eubank Sr was vocal in his disdain towards his son facing Benn when the pair were first meant to fight in October 2022, before the bout was shelved after Benn failed two drug tests. The former two-weight world champion has maintained his stance since it was rearranged to April 26 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and admits he’s “hurt” by it taking place. “My son having to boil himself down to 160lbs,” Eubank Sr told IFLTV. “Three years ago they were talking about him coming down to 157lbs.
Eddie Hearn reveals biggest US ticket seller after Canelo and Tank

4 weeks ago | proboxing-fans.com | Jonathan Nagioff

Hearn promoted his third straight bout for Ennis at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Saturday, which saw the 27-year-old unify the welterweight division with a sixth round win over Eimantas Stanionis. ‘Boots’ drew a crowd of almost 10,000, which is similar to the audience which turned up to watch his title defence against Karen Chukhadzhian at the Wells Fargo Center in his hometown of Philadelphia in November.
Deontay Wilder opponent and return date revealed

1 month ago | proboxing-fans.com | Jonathan Nagioff

Wilder is set to fight for the first time since a damaging fifth round defeat to Zhilei Zhang last June when he faces compatriot Tyrell Herndon in Kansas on June 27 at the Charles Koch Arena. Some thought at 39-years-old and having suffered back-to-back losses, the once feared knockout artist would call time on a career which saw him make 10 defences of the WBC heavyweight world title.