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Why was Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn called off?

Published on April 25, 2025 at 05:00 PM

CHRIS EUBANK JR and Conor Benn FINALLY step into the ring, three years after the pair were originally set to clash.

It's about time the carried on, but it was originally meant to back in 2022.

Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. in boxing stances.
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will finally go head to head this weekend
Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank boxing.
Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn first fought in 1990

will be hoping to continue the legacy of father in the feud, and pick up a win over , as his father did when he fought in 1990.

As in 2022, the fight in 2025 has kicked off with controversy, as and was fined £300,000.

Despite it being Benn who caused the original fight to be cancelled, Eubank Jr has been the talk of the controversy in 2025, also in the build up.

The fathers of Eubank Jr and Benn fought twice, firstly in a Eubank Sr victory in 1990, then a draw in 1993, with a trilogy fight never agreed.

Now, there will be a trilogy, as their sons will be continuing their fathers legacy, as well as putting their own personal grudges on the line this weekend!

Why was Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn cancelled in 2022?

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were originally meant to face off against each other back in 2022, but Benn had failed a drugs test after testing positive for Clomifene.

Benn has now been largely inactive since 2022, but steps into the ring again at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Now, three years after the first scheduled fight, and 35 years since the scintillating rivalry began, we're not far at all from a Eubank and a Benn stepping into the ring again!

When is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn?

  • The early-anticipated bout takes place on Saturday, April 26.
  • The card will start from 5pm BST.
  • Ring walks for this fight are yet to be announced but are predicted to be around 9,45pm BST with the fight at 10pm BST.
  • The event will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

What TV channel is Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur and can it be live streamed?

  • The card is available on both Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV, for £19.95.
  • As well as being available on TV, the event will be streamed on SkyGO and DAZN's website.
  • Alternatively, SunSport will live blog every round of the card as it happens.

Who is on the undercard of Chris Eubank vs Conor Benn?

  • (Middleweight)
  • (Light heavyweight)
  • (Middleweight)
  • (Cruiserweight)
  • (Cruiserweight)

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