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Eddie Hearn Assures They Are “Very Close” to Staging “Fastest-Selling” Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn

Published 06/02/2023, 12:47 AM EDT

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Eddie Hearn has publicly confirmed his willingness and involvement in staging Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn. Hearn, who does not want to lie, has stated they are close to making the fight happen. Since the mentioned bout promises an inviting commercial success, Hearn is all in for Eubank Jr. vs. Benn. According to Hearn’s observations, this fight initially captured the highest-grossing gate of all time.

As a result, Hearn voiced he would attend any required meeting and seal all required deals to stage the bout. Even though he could not mention a date, the promoter feels the fight can happen this year itself. Here is what he said.

Eddie Hearn will seal any deal to make Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn happen; A sign of desperation?

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In his latest conversation with Boxing Social, promoter Eddie Hearn stated how close they are currently to staging the Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn fight. According to Hearn, before the unprecedented cancellation, last year the bout was the fastest-selling boxing event at the O2 Arena in London. Likewise, the promoter branded Eubank Jr. vs. Benn “a huge fight” in the sport. Hence, addressing his firm belief in the bout coming to fruition, Hearn said, “I think we’re very close to making that fight. I’d be lying to you if I told you we’re not really motivated to make that fight, because we really want to. It’s a huge fight.” Hearn even commented on how desperate he was in staging the said event.

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In fact, given the prospect of commercial success, Hearn assured Boxing Social that he would attend any meeting and seal all the required deals to make the fight possible for the sport. “It was the fastest-selling boxing event at the O2. It was the highest-grossing gate of all time at the O2. I will do whatever deals need to be done behind the scenes. I will pop up at any meetings,” told Hearn. Given the duo’s mutual desire to fight, Hearn stated, “I believe it will happen.” Although he could not mention a specific month, Hearn is hopeful the bout will take place by the end of 2023.

Recently, Benn ran into retired boxer Kell Brook. The duo even spoke about facing each other in the ring. Meanwhile Benn, with a “death wish”, suggested a potential bout with Brook. “Could be August, September, December. It doesn’t have to be in Abu Dhabi,” added Eddie Hearn speaking about the time the duo could possibly share the ring against each other.

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Anyway, do you want to see Eubank Jr. and Benn share the ring as well? Let us know in the comments below.

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