Former World Champion Names Potential Opponent For Chris Eubank Jr If He Fails To Take Revenge Against Liam Smith

The potential fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn now entirely rests on how the former fairs in his upcoming bout against Liam Smith. However, in reality, Benn’s fight against Eubank Jr. seems like a distant dream for both of them, until the former is cleared of the allegations against him completely. Their fight, slated to happen last October itself, fell flat after Benn tested positive for a banned substance in his drug tests.

Their matchup was a result of the age-old rivalry that persists between them. It is seemingly an inheritance of the hostility their respective fathers had toward each other. Further, once Eubank’s matchup against Smith takes its course, it is highly possible that Benn vs. Eubank will be back on track. This would come in light of the National Anti-Doping Panel lifting the provisional suspension placed on Benn. A former fighter remains optimistic that the fight will indeed happen.

What lies ahead of Liam Smith for Chris Eubank Jr.?

In a candid prediction, Conor Benn had earlier said that he does not see Chris Eubank Jr. defeating Smith. He said, “But I can’t see Eubank getting past Smith. As much as I love Eubank to win, of course, as we’ve got our own feud that we need to settle, but the damage that has been done is done. And you know it’s only going one way.”

However, much to Benn’s assumption that he won’t get the Eubank Jr. fight if the latter loses against Smith, Former Boxing champion Johnny Nelson has a contrary take on it.

In a conversation with Boxing News+, the fighter spilled some major beans. He elaborated on how he thinks Eubank Jr.’s future in the boxing realm will progress. Holding the opinion that sooner or later, the latter will definitely fight Benn, Nelson said, “I think junior will end up fighting Conor because it’s still a big money fight. He probably ended up not getting as much as he thought he’d get initially. But I think that’s why I think, that’s the question.”

Inching closer to Eubank Jr. vs Smith 2

After significant delays, the second chapter of the hostility between ‘Next Gen’ and ‘Beefy’ is finally slated to take place on the 2nd of September. The Manchester fight will be a much-awaited chance for Next Gen to redeem himself.  While the matchup holds a major stake for both fighters in terms of boxing record, it is also reportedly a huge payday for them.

It is being reported that both fighters have agreed to the same base pay. 1 million pounds each as their base pay, They will also be getting shares from the PPV revenue. Since Beefy won the previous bout, he is entitled to 60% of the PPV sales while Next Gen will get 40%. In total, Smith is said to receive close to £3.5 for an estimated 600,000 PPV sales. Eubank Jr on the other hand will be getting about £2.4 million.

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As we inch closer to the massive showdown between the two fighters, we also ponder if the matchup between Benn and Eubank Jr. will ever take its course. Further, it is also important to keep a keen eye on ways that are developing in the former’s drug case. The results of this case will have a strong influence on how his career will look.

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