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Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr to face off at O2 - 29 years after their fathers fought

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READ MORE: Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua gets 'green light' regardless of Usyk fight resultIt is understood the two sons will meet at 11st 2lb (156lb) which is a catchweight between light-middleweight and middleweight.Benn, 25, has never fought above welterweight (10st 7lb) while Eubank Jr, 32, has never boxed below middleweight (11st 6lb) so both fighters have had to compromise.The fight will be broadcast on DAZN PPV.

Eubank Jr had other options on the table, including the potential of another all-British affair with Liam Smith if he stayed with Sky Sports, who he was under contract with.How would you see the fight going?

Let us know in the comments section.He is currently in Las Vegas, but will return to the UK soon for an announcement press conference and training camp.Benn also had other potential opponents including former world welterweight champion Keith Thurman but promoter Eddie Hearn never made a real approach to the American's team at Premier Boxing Champions.The Destroyer is the son of former two-weight world champion Nigel, who had two epic battles with Chris Eubank Sr in 1990 and 1993.Eubank won the first in Birmingham before the rematch ended in a draw.

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