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As hype builds for the highly anticipated clash between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, one analyst has offered a pointed breakdown of how the fight could play out, arguing it’s a bout that will be a battle of two halves.
Tony Bellew gave his insight into the match-up, which hopes to rekindle some fire from the days of Chris Eubank vs Nigel Benn, one of boxing’s greatest rivalries.
According to Bellew, Benn must dominate the early rounds if he wants any hope of victory: “The first six rounds will belong to Conor Benn, [Eubank] will not be able to keep Conor Benn off for six rounds”.
Benn’s explosiveness, aggression and unpredictable attacks are expected to trouble Eubank Jr early, but if the fight stretches beyond those opening rounds, the tide could shift in favour of the more seasoned fighter in Eubank.
Tony Bellew Reveals How Eubank Jr. Can Beat Conor Benn
“If he is able to absorb what Conor Benn is able to dish out for six rounds, the fight then turns in his favour. That’s when size does come into play,” Bellew added.
Benn is a natural welterweight but has moved up to middleweight to face Eubank Jr. The pair actively dislike one another, with tensions rising after Eubank cracked an egg over Benn’s head.
Eubank believes his dislike for Benn is valid, as Benn attempted to cheat in their first fight which could’ve posed serious risk to his health.
Bellew also revealed: “I don’t think Chris Eubank is the best boxer… technically, he’s not very good. I don’t know where he gets off on thinking he’s the second coming of Roy Jones Jr, because he’s not.”
“Conor knows what he is. He’s reckless, wild, explosive, dynamic—all those things he’s going to need, and a little bit more.”
He summarised: “His only chance is to win in the first six rounds. Eubank really comes into play after that and can wear him down and get rid of him.”
