The long-awaited grudge rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn is set to ignite the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London tonight, with Eubank Jr entering as the favourite to repeat his April victory.
Both fighters successfully made the 160lbs middleweight limit during Friday's weigh-in, a stark contrast to their previous encounter. Eubank Jr weighed in at 159.1lbs, slightly lighter than Benn's 159.3lbs. This followed April's controversy where Eubank Jr initially failed to make weight, resulting in a substantial £375,000 forfeit fee paid directly to his rival.
Expert Predictions Split on Rematch Outcome
The boxing world is divided on the outcome of this fourth instalment of their families' famous rivalry. Eubank Jr secured a unanimous decision win in their first bout, with all three judges scoring it 116-112, but promises a "fight of the decade contender" this time around.
Tony Bellew believes Benn's learning curve will be decisive. "Benn will have learned so much from the first fight. I had Eubank Jr winning by a round last time and if he leaves it as late as he did then to win it, I think Conor gets it done," predicting a Benn victory.
Conversely, David Haye backs Eubank Jr, stating "As long as Eubank Jr has done the weight correctly, he'll have two or three more rounds in the tank and I think that will be the difference. It will be a tough fight again but Eubank Jr could stop Benn late."
Age and Desire Factors in Predictions
Carl Froch suspects Eubank Jr's age might be a factor, noting "Eubank Jr is getting old and I will be surprised if he can do the same again. I think Benn will edge it," while Joe Calzaghe believes Eubank Jr's natural size advantage will prove crucial.
George Groves and Amir Khan offered contrasting views on Benn's potential improvement. Groves believes "Benn will be fresher and have more desire to win. He might even stop Eubank Jr late," whereas Khan thinks "Benn was holding back a bit last time and will do more in the rematch. It might be a closer fight, but Eubank Jr will still win."
The fight takes place on Saturday, November 15, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fans can order the bout on DAZN PPV for £24.99 or watch it free with a DAZN Ultimate plan.
