Conor Benn‘s fight with Chris Eubank Jr. is fast approaching and Amir Khan has weighed in.
This generational rivalry started with both fathers fighting twice in the 90s, the first time being a Eubank Sr stoppage win and the second a draw in which many felt Benn had fought well enough to win.
Some three decades on, the story continues with the sons. Eubank is the more experienced of the two having fought at world title level at both middleweight and super middleweight. Though he has not yet lifted a major belt, he has competed with the likes of James DeGale, George Groves and Billy Joe Saunders.
Benn is in the much earlier stages of his career and has been set back by almost three years after testing positive for a banned substance ahead of the pair’s first proposed fight back in October 2022. He was on a good run back then which saw him knockout Chris Algieri and Samuel Vargas, but his last two outings – both at the super-welterweight limit – were points wins over lower level opponents across 10 rounds.
In an exchange captured by Boxing King Media, Khan was speaking to Benn and was asked there how the fight would go on April 26.
“I’ve always said Conor wins that fight, he wins that fight against Eubank. Eubank is a slow starter, Conor starts fast, I don’t think he keeps up with the speed, power, aggression.”
The fight will take place at middleweight, two divisions up from Benn’s natural class. The weight advantage lies with Eubank, then, but he has criticised Benn’s side by saying they imposed a 10 pound rehydration clause on him, meaning he cannot be over 170 on the morning of the fight.
