Tony Bellew and Joe Calzaghe in disagreement over | Boxing News

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn settle one of boxing’s fiercest rivalries on Saturday night, and the consultants cannot agree on who will emerge victorious. It’s a struggle that is been in the works since 2022, however the two Englishmen have been on a collision course for the whole thing of their respective careers, given the rivaly between their fathers, Chris Eubank Snr and Nigel Benn in the Nineties.

And with each males getting into the fray with cruel precision, unimaginable pace, and knockout energy, fellow professionals and pundits alike do not see eye-to-eye on who could have their hand raised. Joe Calzaghe, who famously gained his first world title in the shape of the WBO super-middleweight strap over Eubank Snr, is barely favouring the 35-year-old. Speaking to talkSPORT Boxing he mentioned: “Yeah I think it’s a tough one to call.

“Talent-wise I believe they’re on the identical kind of degree however measurement usually measurement wins fights so I kind of edge with Eubank as he’s the larger man naturally.” It’s a sentiment which was shared by Carl Froch too, asking Tony Bellew on his YouTube channel: “Chris Eubank beats Conor Benn, agree or disagree?”.

However, ‘Bomber’ did not agree with Froch’s assertion, replying: “Disagree. He’s a big lad but we need to see Conor back first in a normal fight and see how the years have affected him…[He’s] too quick, too explosive. I just think he beats him … Explosive, powerful, quick.

“Conor Benn is one of these, you’re most likely going to should knock him out. He’s going out on his protect.” Tensions between Eubank Jr and Benn boiled over when ‘Next Gen’ slapped his 28-year-old opponent with an egg during a face-off in February.

The two men had to be pulled apart after the incident, which Benn’s promotor Eddie Hearn described as a “b**** transfer” quickly after. This solely added to the depth as the boys ready to go to warfare with each other. The generational rivalry stems from Eubank Snr and Nigel Benn’s own boxing friction, which dates back more than 30 years.

The two initially met in November 1990, with Eubank Snr successful the WBO middleweight title over Benn through a ninth-round TKO, earlier than retaining the belt three years later by way of a draw. Eubank Jr heads into the fold because the IBO’s middleweight champion, with an general report of 34-3, whereas Benn holds a flawless report of 23-0 in his own proper – albeit preventing 13 kilos lighter at welterweight to Eubank Jr’s middleweight.

Eubank Jr and Benn will meet at 160lbs on Saturday night, with a hydration clause in place to stop both man placing on 10lbs between Friday’s weigh-in and struggle evening to degree the enjoying area.