Chris Eubank Jr told to rip up contact agreement | Boxing News

George Groves says that there’s “no sequel needed” between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn. In a battle that was marred with controversy – from Eubank Jr slapping his opponent with an egg to Chris Eubank Sr publicly condemning the competition due to their weight discrepancies – ‘Next Gen’ secured a snug unanimous resolution win over his opponent.

The two swung hell for leather-based for 12 rounds, leaving all questions answered with regards to who really is the more expert fighter between them, while a capability Tottenham Hotspur Stadium watched the motion in the flesh and thousands and thousands of others tuned in to watch on TV around the world. And while there was discuss of the 2 pugilists operating it back once again later this yr, Groves is not satisfied that it is what the game wants at current. Speaking solely to Express.co.uk via Lottoland, boxing betting, the previous super-middleweight champion of the world mentioned: “Chris Eubank vs. Conor Benn is a gimmick, they only fought because their dads did 30 years ago.

“They’re in completely different weight courses, at completely different levels of their careers, but the battle offered, so it occurred. It gained’t help either of them in rankings or title pursuits.

“Still, it had a glorious build-up, every bit of drama you could script. They both gave everything on the night. It was a good fight. Now they’re talking about a rematch. I’m thinking, why?

“They didn’t depart something unanswered. There’s no sequel needed. If boxing heads down a path of random, ad-hoc fights with no direction, that’s when the game will probably be in hazard. Not because of Jake Paul, but because younger, half-decent execs would possibly select fame or straightforward money – go on Love Island, win the British title, then battle on a KSI card – somewhat than taking robust European fights against unknown but harmful opponents.”

It comes as Eubank Jr has noted that a rematch will take place at some point this year, allowing him to build on the £10million purse he saw from his fight with Benn back in April. He told the Diary of a CEO podcast: “Contractually, that is what is on paper.

“It’s very likely that fight will happen again at some point this year. I want what the fans want. If the fans want to see it next, who am I to say no? The demand for this Conor Benn fight is at an all-time high right now so I feel like that would be the fight to make next.”

Meanwhile, Matchroom promotor, Eddie Hearn, told Sky Sports of issues: “I know September 27, back at Spurs, is a date that he [Saudi financier Turki Alalshikh] has put forward and proposed. We’re ready, really.

“We signed the contract for two fights. Conor’s just determined to run it back. He seems like he is going to improve a lot going into that battle. [It was] his first battle in 14, 15 months, at 160lbs. Look, they offered us with just a evening we’ll never neglect in so some ways. And both fighters deserve so a lot credit. We’d love to run it back.”

However, boxing purists agree with Groves that Eubank ought to as a substitute direct his consideration at chasing world championship glory given his is 35 and headed into the twighlight years of his boxing profession. Next Gen has twice held the IBO tremendous middleweight title, as effectively as the organisation’s middleweight strap over the course of his profession.