Tony Bellew Delivers Explosive Breakdown of Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn

Fight week has arrived for Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn, with these two set to face off on April 26 in the headline event of The Ring’s Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves fight card at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Benn vs Eubank Jr is a fight that has captured the attention of the British boxing public and many around the world. It’s a fierce rivalry that stems back to Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank Sr and their two firefights. Ahead of April 26, Tony Bellew recently spoke to talkSPORT about the magnitude of the fight, while offering insight into this eagerly anticipated main event. The entire event will be live on DAZN in over 200 countries on Pay-Per-View.

Benn vs Eubank (34-3, 25 KOs) Jr was set to happen in 2022 before two failed tests from Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) led to the cancellation of the fight. Since then, it’s become clear there is no love lost between the two. This fight finally moved closer after the UK Anti-Doping and British Board of Boxing Control decided not to appeal the liting of Benn’s suspension.

Tony Bellew Breaks Down Benn vs Eubank Jr Showdown

Bellew Discusses Magnitude of Benn vs Eubank Jr

When asked about his feelings towards Benn vs Eubank Jr and the magnitude of the fight, Bellew said: “It’s madness. It’s crazy. It’s taken over the country a little bit, and it’s done that because it’s crossed over commercially. It’s huge.”

Bellew added: “Every era and every generation buys into it, Jim, and that’s what makes it big. The grandmothers in the bingo halls are talking about it.”

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Discussing the magnitude of the fight, he said: “God help in fight week because I think the whole country is just gonna be engulfed in it. I think it will be on the front page and back page of every paper.

“And it’s huge because of the legacy and the name that their fathers carried. And they’ve actually took it themselves to another personal level.”

Bellew Predicts All-Action in Benn vs Eubank Jr

Bellew went on to discuss the possible nature of the fight on April 26: “I just hope the fight lives up to all expectations, and I think it will. They’re gonna go in there and it’s gonna be no holes barred,” said Bellew. “I just hope these two don’t see each other before the fight.”

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Bellew added: “I genuinely end up thinking it’ll be one of the biggest fights to ever take place in this country.”

When asked where the loser goes after this fight: “If I’m being brutally honest there’s only pride to lose for Conor Benn. I mean for Chris Eubank Jr, he’s got everything to lose.

“If he gets beat or knocked out off a welterweight and he’s a middleweight/super middleweight, then he is going to be in a world of trouble, really is.”

Bellew Breaks Down Benn vs Eubank Jr

Bellew offered his insights into the fight: “The first six rounds will belong to Conor Benn. He will not be able to keep Conor Benn off for six rounds. If he is able to absorb what Conor Benn is able to dish out for six rounds, the fight then turns in his favour, because the second six, that’s when size does come into play.”

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Looking at the best opportunities for both, Bellew first spoke regarding Benn: “I think his only chance is winning in the first six rounds, if I’m being totally honest and I think Eubank really comes into play after six rounds. I think that’s when he can wear him down and get rid of him.”

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn Full Fight Card

• Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn; Middleweight
• Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur;  Light heavyweight
• Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna;  Middleweight
• Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton; Cruiserweight
• Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke;  Cruiserweight

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