Chris Eubank-Senior: Last News

Chris Eubank Jr honoured the rehydration clause in place for his fight with Conor Benn despite the fight being cancelled amid his rival's failed drugs test.The chaotic saga kicked off on Wednesday when it emerged that Benn had tested positive for a banned substance in August, throwing the long awaited grudge match into doubt. Sure enough, despite the insistence of Eddie Hearn and Benn's team the bout could still go ahead, it was called off on Thursday after the British Boxing Board of Control refused to sanction it.The fight had already been questioned before this week, with Chris Eubank Sr publicly pleading with his son to withdraw from the fight over the catchweight agreement which meant he'd have to cut down to 157 lbs.

dramatically called off following a positive drug sample. READ MORE: Chris Eubank Jr cannot go anywhere without teddy bear he's owned for 33 years But rather than having their feud settled in the ring, Turner, 31, appears to want Eubank to receive permanent suffering.The Dubliner, who knows the risks involved with stepping into the ring, wrote: “I can not stand Chris Ewubanks or his son the interviews I really hope he gets very badly hurt this week like brain damage or something I honestly hate him.”The controversial post was liked by former world champion Billy Joe Saunders, who beat Eubank in the ring eight years ago.

Chris Eubank Jr has responded to Conor Benn's taunt of having 'daddy issues' with a comical birthday post.In an epic continuation of the family feud, the two British stars are set to go head-to-head at The O2 Arena on October 8. The fight will take place just shy of 20 years after their fathers collided for the second and final time.However, plans were thrown into chaos this month when Chris Eubank Snr tried to pull his son out of the bout, citing concerns over the agreed catchweight.

Read More: Conor Benn ridicules Chris Eubank Jr over 'sex drive' as pair clash face-to-face There is also a rehydration clause which means Eubank Jr cannot put on more than a set amount between Friday’s weigh-in and a check weigh-in on Saturday morning at 11am. That is believed to be less than 10lb. Eubank Sr told Daily Mail: “My son’s life cannot be put in danger.

Chris Eubank Jr after the former IBO super middleweight champion started detailing his pre-fight sex-drive routines.The two rivals clash on the 8th October, continuing a family feud stemming from their respective fathers’, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Senior, two unforgettable clashes in the early 1990s. Eubank Sr overcame Benn in a brutal encounter in Birmingham, before the two colossuses fought out a breathtaking draw in their second encounter at Old Trafford.A third bout between the two rivals proved to be too elusive, but the upcoming encounter between sons may well be the next best thing.

Chris Eubank Jr has revealed his dad has not yet accepted his offer to corner him in his upcoming fight against Conor Benn, but he remains hopeful that he will be there. Eubank Jr is set to fight Benn on October 8 at the O2 Arena in a bout that will reignite the historic rivalry between their dads. Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn fought twice in their storied careers, with Eubank winning the first bout for the WBO middleweight title in 1990.The second bout, which took place almost three years later, ended in a draw.

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.

Neymar in recent weeks.READ MORE: Conor Benn tells Amir Khan to quit chasing paydaysBenn, 25, also has other potential opponents including former world welterweight champion Keith Thurman.Eddie Hearn claimed on Wednesday that the all-British fight is not the "front runner" for Benn at the moment but that he is due to talk to Eubank Jnr's promoter Kalle Sauerland this week after the latter's return from Australia. Hearn did admit it could be the 'one of the biggest fights of all time in Britain'.

It's set to be an exciting night of boxing on Saturday evening which will be headlined by Conor Benn defending his WBA title against South African Chris van Heerden. Ricky Hatton's son, Campbell Hatton, will also be fighting on the DAZN card - another put together by Matchroom's Eddie Hearn.

Conor Benn will look to make another statement on Saturday night when he defends his WBA Continental Welterweight Championship against a tough opponent Chris van Heerden at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday night (April 16). The South African has previously fought Errol Spence Jr and gave the American star a tough fight whilst being on a five win streak.

Conor Benn has promised to take revenge on Kell Brook after the damage he did to Amir Khan during the pair's fight on Saturday night which was won by Brook.

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