Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr date for rematch confirmed as Conor Benn left to find new opponent
That cold January night is fondly remembered by Smith, who pulled off an impressive upset victory.
The underdog shocked the boxing world by not only beating Eubank Jr, but knocking him down and stopping him – a feat nobody had achieved previously.In February, Eubank Jr activated his rematch clause to force a second fight, though also kept his options open by negotiating for a potential clash with Conor Benn instead.
The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn were supposed to meet last October, only for Conor’s positive drugs tests to cause the event to be cancelled at the last minute.This time around, it’s understood he was once again in talks to try and make the , who is planning to return to the ring overseas in June despite now being provisionally suspended by UKAD amid their investigation into his drugs tests.However, the BBBofC’s chief Robert Smith spoke out to warn of sanctions against any BBBofC licence holders involved with a Benn fight, regardless of where it takes place.
Now, the Smith vs Eubank Jr rematch has been finalised and will take place on June 17 at the Manchester Arena.Representatives for Manny Pacquiao, 44, have been campaigning for him to come out of retirement and be chosen as the Brit’s next foe, though no deal is done for that fight as things stand.
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