Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn step into the ring for the second time this weekend, and Derek Chisora has made his final prediction.
These two Brits have been engaged in heated back-and-forths for more than three years now, ever since their first fight date was canned when Benn tested positive for banned substances.
After two years fighting to clear his name, Benn finally returned to the ring for their first fight in April. After what was an entertaining battle, Eubank Jr edged out his generational rival via unanimous decision, with all three cards reading 116–112 in his favour.
His natural size advantages played a part in the contest and the rematch is locked in again at 160lb. Again there is a rehydration clause limiting both to 170 lb on the morning of the contest.
Many big names have weighed in with their predictions ahead of the bout, and now heavyweight contender Chisora is the latest to do so.
Speaking to Seconds Out, ‘Del Boy’ was asked how he sees the fight going at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend.
“Benn should win it, but Eubank is going to be tough.”
He was then asked how Benn could win it.
“He has to win by knockout.”
Benn has had just 24 fights and only 14 of those have been won by knockout. The most notable one came in December 2021 against former world title holder Chris Algieri, and four months after that, he also stopped the overmatched Chris van Heerden.
He has since had two unanimous points wins over little-known fighters Rodolfo Orozco and Peter Dobson, so a KO against Eubank, who has been stopped just once in his career, may be something of a surprise result.
