“Fake News”: Terence Crawford’s Trainer Debunks Chris Eubank Jr. Fight Rumors

Terence Crawford vs. Chris Eubank Jr. isn’t happening? Well, that’s what Crawford’s trainer Brian McIntyre said during one of his interviews. But what about the confirmation made by Chris Eubank Jr. on his social media? Was that a joke or just wishful thinking? There are so many questions regarding this showdown. However, McIntyre was quite adamant about it being nothing more than “fake news.”

The rumor was that Terence Crawford, the unified welterweight champion, would be facing Chris Eubank Jr. in a shocking middleweight showdown. This would be a big leap for Crawford to make, skipping two weight divisions entirely. However, McIntyre believes that it’s just Eubank Jr. having fun with the ongoing trend, and there hasn’t been any discussion going on regarding this fight.

Brian McIntyre advises Chris Eubank Jr. to stay in the gym

An Instagram post by Chris Eubank Jr. has thrown the fight world into a frenzy. Eubank Jr., coming off a comeback victory, hinted at a future clash with none other than Terence Crawford, the reigning pound-for-pound king. This potential matchup is a head-scratcher for many. Crawford sits comfortably atop the boxing throne, while Eubank Jr. is still only rebuilding his momentum after a defeat last year.

Is this a strategic move by Eubank Jr.? Could be, at least, that’s what Brian McIntyre believes. During his interview with Thaboxingvoice, he said, “It’s fake news man I don’t know who put that out there. Somebody said Eubank did. He could be just playing, or something like that. But, you know, stay in the gym, so anything come his way he’ll be ready for it.”

Even Eubank Jr’s rival Conor Benn‘s promoter Eddie Hearn could only laugh when this news became public. He had a hysterical response as he couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

Eddie Hearn thinks Eubank Jr. facing Terence Crawford is “unbelievable”

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is known for his sharp tongue, but his reaction to the rumored Crawford-Eubank Jr. fight takes the cake. Hearn, usually a master of composure, resorted to a hilarious analogy. He said, “Unbelievable. I just saw a pig come through the sky and through my office. Unbelievable!” This outlandish response perfectly captures the sentiment surrounding this potential matchup.

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Many found it hard to believe that this fight is even in the discussions since it’s just absurd for the fans. Hearn further added, “The fight ain’t happening. There’s no money in the fight. It’s a fight Eubank Jr. can’t win. They’ve got the same trainer. What else do you want? Crawford against [Israil] Madrimov, if Terence wants to step up and have a little quick fight for a 154-pound title, that we’re open to.”

So, it remains to be seen if Eubank Jr. has anything to substantiate his claims about the fight, or else it would just mean that the Briton is trying to hop on the trend. What are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments section.

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