Harlem Eubank Reveals One Fight Chris Eubank Jr Has ‘Earned’

On April 26, Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn delivered an all-British classic at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Eubank Jr triumphing by unanimous decision (116-112 x3). Since this memorable back-and-forth clash, many have speculated about Eubank Jr vs Benn 2, but his cousin Harlem Eubank has revealed to Sky Sports the one fight he believes Eubank Jr has earned.

Chris Eubank Jr Next Move: Cousin Harlem Weighs In

Harlem Reveals the One Fight Chris Has ‘Earned’

Many are calling for Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr next, which would undoubtedly be a spicy build-up like their first encounter. Harlem Eubank is currently preparing for the biggest fight of his life, taking on Jack Catterall on July 5. While speaking to Sky Sports, Harlem discussed his cousin’s future, and revealed the one fight he’s earned: “I think he’s earned the Canelo fight, he’s 35 years old, I don’t want to see him go through any nasty weight cuts, people trying to disadvantage him in the ring,” Eubank said.

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“I want him to go in fully fuelled, and he’s earned the opportunity to go in there and fight the best in the world, and that man is Canelo Alvarez.

“It [rematch with Benn] might be on the table before that Canelo fight, but let’s see.”

Chris Eubank Jr vs Canelo Alvarez

It’s clear Harlem feels the chapter on Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn should be closed: “I think that dance has been done, I think he’s gone in there the weakest version of himself, a shell of himself on the night, and got the job done pretty convincingly, so I’d like to see him fight Canelo next,” said Harlem.

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Many criticised the build-up to Eubank Jt vs Benn, with Eubank’s well-publicised struggles to make weight and the history surrounding the fight – but it was difficult not to applaud both men at the final bell. They gave it their all in the ring, delivering a fight to remember, with many hoping they run it back.