A decades-old boxing rivalry between two families is set for a revival when Conor Benn takes on Chris Eubank Jr in a grudge match that has been over two years in the making.The British fighters will finally meet in the ring after their initial bout in 2022 was cancelled amid controversial circumstances.
Here’s everything you need to know about the fight:
When is the Eubank Jr vs Benn fight?
The fight is on Saturday, April 26 .
Where is the Eubank Jr vs Benn fight taking place?
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom, will host the fight.
What’s the Eubank Jr vs Benn fight start time?
The first fight is expected to begin at 18:00 GMT
How can I stream and follow the fight live?
Al Jazeera Sport will provide live text updates and photo coverage of the undercard and main fight from 17:45 GMT.
The fight will be livestreamed pay-per-view on DAZN.
Who is on the undercard?
Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur – light heavyweight
Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna – middleweight
Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton – cruiserweight
Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke – cruiserweight
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What is the fight purse?
While organisers have not revealed the figures, the total purse is believed to be $23m with a 60-40 split of the main fight tilted towards Eubank Jr.
Who is Chris Eubank Jr?
Son of British boxing great and former middleweight boxing champion Chris Eubank, Eubank Jr is a professional boxer from Hove, a southern seaside town in the UK.
Since making his professional debut in 2011, the 35-year-old is the International Boxing Organization’s (IBO) reigning middleweight champion and has also previously held the IBO’s super middleweight title and the Wo …