Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr

[TIC]

anyone else think that the prior drug test was the reason the chris eubank jr fight was made? his team may have knew it would come out & we're trying to get in a big payday before a ban was put in place. just a thought i had

[TIC]

is he talking about his own apology for his disrespect of the sport?

[Master]

Liam Smith says he would be happy to fight Chris Eubank Jr in December after Conor Benn failed a drugs test.

The Liverpool born fighter celebrated his homecoming a little over a month ago at the M&S Bank Arena in King’s Dock, where he proved too much for his former sparring partner and fellow super welterweight Hassan Mwakinyo.

In truth it was a bit of a mismatch but he managed to keep his place in the rankings as a result.

Janibek Alimkhanuly, Kell Brook and Jermell Charlo have all been touted as potential opponents.

But it appears ‘Beefy’ has his sights set on taking on Eubank Jr, who was supposed to fight Benn at London’s O2 Arena on October 8.

Speaking on Sky Sports he said: “Of course yeah it doesn’t even have to be that long because there’s one sitting here.

“Obviously I made it vocal I was open to that fight before he decided to fight Conor.

“Now the Benn fight’s off, there’s probably only one fight in Britain left for him, and I’m ready and waiting.

“Yeah I signed under it because it was an easy fight to make and I’ll stick by what I’ve said that’s the easiest fight to make now going forwards.

“We’re both under BOXXER and Sky Sports I think we’re both willing to fight each other so I’m pretty sure the fight can be made.”

But whether it’s Brook or Eubank, Smith – who stands 5ft 9in tall – doesn’t care who he will be fighting in December.

“I’ll be ready this year, I’ll be ready in December,” he added. “I’m just going to do it as the normal process.

“You know, I fought September, my next fight I would be looking for December, and I’ll be ready to fight Chris Eubank Jr in December.

“I think that fight’s been offered to Kell also, I think that’s probably also his thought process in making a comeback.

But I’m back in the gym, I’ll be ready for December, and if it’s Chris Eubank, it’s Chris Eubank, if it’s Kell Brook, it’s Kell Brook. If it’s anybody else I’ll be fit and ready. You know me, I’ll fight anyone.”

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/boxi...c95461941d1ece

[Master]

When asked about Benn, Brook told iFL TV: "Disgraceful. He’s turned the boxing world upside down. It brings a negative light on boxing.

"To see that happen with Conor Benn… He needs to explain how that’s ended up in his system, bottom line. We’re waiting for this statement."

SunSport understands UK Anti-Doping will launch a formal probe into Benn's failed test.

Brook, who retired in May after beating Amir Khan earlier in the year, also teased a potential bout with Eubank Jr.

The Sheffield star admitted a showdown with Eubank Jr, 33, "does excite" him, but he will only lace up his gloves again if a fight makes sense financially.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20094...ris-eubank-jr/

[Beanz]

Eubank Sr speaks here - https://twitter.com/SunnyEdwards/sta...28378108485632

[Master]

Eubank Sr speaks here - https://twitter.com/SunnyEdwards/sta...28378108485632

The dad said the same thing on talk sport radio. He has lost a son already and knows the damage that can be done in the ring with his fight against Watson. Eubank Snr is very distressed about the contest.

[Primo Carnera]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/63406295

Conor Benn voluntarily relinquishes his licence. Says he’s going to make a statement this week.