“He Can Join Team Benn”: Conor Benn Proposed Big Deal to Chris Eubank Amid Increasing Rift Between Father and Son Ahead of Possible Chris Eubank Jr Fight

It’s a generational fight! Fans saw their fathers slug it out back in the 90s. Now, they want to see the sons square up for good. Interestingly, had it not been for Conor Benn‘s doping case, a fight with Chris Eubank Jr. was slated on October 8 last year. Even though it took a year, the much-touted fight now appears to be in plain sight. Per the latest information, promoter Eddie Hearn believes the Benn-Eubank Jr. might take place next year, hopefully at a venue in the United Kingdom. But it would be too naive to believe the match has washed its hands off all tangles.

On one hand, there’s the issue of Benn’s UK boxing license. Additionally, appeals by the UKAD (United Kingdom Anti-Doping) and BBBofC (British Board of Boxing Control) against the decision revoking his provisional suspension continue at large. At the opposite corner, the problem appears a bit more personal. Reportedly, the bond between Eubank Jr. and his dad has been strained for some time now. The latter even suggested his nephew over his son for the Benn fight. And so, the Benn-Eubank Jr. battle has been going through different hurdles, even before its occurrence. But Conor Benn might have a solution to resolve the Eubank conundrum.

A grand gesture from the enemy camp: Conor Benn shoutout to Chris Eubank Sr.

Boxing Social incidentally touched upon Chris Eubank Sr.‘s recent remarks on the Harlem Eubank versus Conor Benn fight being more suitable. So to understand what he made out of the rift between Chris Eubank Sr. and Jr., the reporter asked, “…what do you make of it because obviously things [are] going on there between him and Chris Jr.? What’s your take on it? Your honest take?” Conor Benn replied that it was a sad thing to happen.

Whatever is said and done, the fight between him and Eubank Jr. rides on the back of the rivalry between their fathers, Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn. Thus, it’s not a place for cousins or nephews to jump in and fight. He would be more than happy to see Eubank Sr. more involved in the fight. Then he added, “...you know, if Junior’s not willing to to get him involved, then you know he’s he can more more than happy [to] join the team Benn Camp, you know, as an advisory role and more than jump in. I know that’s mad to say, but I want him involved in the fight.”

Many fans might be wondering: is he trying to mend the situation or adding more fuel to the fire?

Eubank Jr. out of his father’s shadow

Roughly a month before the Liam Smith rematch, Chris Eubank Jr., during an interview with Gary Neville, mentioned that he loves his father and values whatever he taught him. They were still on speaking terms with each other. However, it’s just that he has distanced himself from his career. Anyhow, he clarified, he no longer needed his father’s towering presence, giving him constant company. Fans might remember Chris Eubank Sr. going public and saying that his son does not follow any of his advice. He additionally shared his disapproval of the fight with Conor Benn.

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