In the world of boxing, some rivalries are bigger than an individual boxer’s career. It takes the next generation to settle who is the better fighter. In a parallel circumstance, the sons of Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn were supposed to fight each other back in October 2022. But things fell apart after Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the lead-up to the fight. Even though the fight got canceled, the idea of a bout between the two Brits never went away. Fans and experts alike speculated who would have come out on top. But one expert stood out from others.

Recently, talks of the possibility of a fight between Eubank Jr. and Conor started making the rounds on the internet. Now, a Brit and an ex-professional boxer, Tony Bellew had to have an opinion on the potential bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn.

Tony Bellew takes his pick between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr.

One question that has been looming over everyone’s mind ever since the fight fell apart in October is who would have won? That question was recently answered in a tweet from IFL TV unraveling Bellew’s pick for the fight. Quoting Bellew, the tweet read, “Explosive, powerful, Quick — Conor Benn’s one of them, you’re gonna have to put him to sleep. He’s going out on his shield.”

Bellew also mentioned Conor is way too fast and explosive for Eubank Jr. to handle. According to him, even though he is not sure how Conor will win or how he will perform after a long period of inactivity. However, ultimately, Bellew settled on Conor as the winner. Bellew is a former Cruiserweight world champion and has followed the sport for quite some time. So, it goes without saying his input on the potential matchup may mirror the result when the fight does take place.

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Eddie Hearn all but confirms the Eubank Jr. vs. Conor bout

Conor’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, hinted at the potential fight coming to fruition. After Conor’s drug-related mishap that canceled the October fight, Hearn hopes things work out for the fight in December. According to an article from Boxing Scene, Hearn said Conor is in the clear to fight anywhere because he won the case.

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It’s important to note that UKAD and the British Boxing Board of Control have appealed the decision, but that’s not until later this year. Unless any new updates from the authorities come through, Conor is free to fight in the UK and America. Hearn believes the fight will bring in a lot of money because of the initial drug-related controversy.

There is no doubt that Eubank Jr. vs. Conor would happen sometime in the future, given their generational rivalry. However, inputs from experts like Bellew can give fans a sneak peek into the future. Do you agree with Bellew? No? Let us know why!

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