Conor Benn acknowledges the possibility of being remembered as a defeated fighter. The 29-year-old is gearing up to rectify his sole career loss in a rematch against Chris Eubank Jr., following their intense clash in April. Both fighters are set to face each other again, with less pressure this time, mirroring the historical rivalry between their fathers. Benn recognizes the risk of sharing a similar fate to his father, who struggled to secure a victory against his own rival.
Expressing his thoughts, Benn emphasized the significance of his upcoming fight in shaping his legacy. He highlighted the resonance of the Eubank Jr. bout compared to his other past matches. Despite the potential outcome, Benn aims to be remembered as a fighter who always gave his all and entertained the audience.
The highly anticipated Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fans can catch the action by ordering the fight on DAZN PPV or enjoying it for free with a DAZN Ultimate plan.
Benn’s path to this rematch was marred by setbacks, including failed drug tests that led to the initial cancellation of the fight in 2022. After a legal battle to clear his name, Benn received approval to resume his boxing career in the UK a year ago.
Looking ahead, Benn is open to the idea of a trilogy fight in the future, depending on the outcome of the upcoming rematch. However, his ultimate goal is to shift his focus to winning a world title in his natural weight class of 147lb. He sees this as a crucial step in solidifying his legacy and fulfilling his aspirations in the sport.
The broadcast of Eubank Jr. vs. Benn II will be available worldwide on DAZN, providing fans across the globe with access to this thrilling boxing rematch.