CHRIS EUBANK JR has appeared to confirm a shock showdown with welterweight king Terence Crawford.
Former IBO super-middleweight king Eubank Jr hasn’t set foot inside the ring since settling the score with Brit rival Liam Smith last September.
A family grudge match with Conor Benn – who he was due to fight in October 2022 – appeared to be back in the pipeline for the 34-year-old but has yet to come to fruition.
Sensational reports on Friday claimed a stunning slugfest with pound-for-pound king Crawford was in the works for the Brighton bruiser.
And he’s seemingly confirmed the fight is a go on his social media accounts – sharing a mock-up poster for the bout.
Boxing fans were quick to react, with one saying: “This could be one of the best fights in the last 10 years.”
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Another said: “Historic.”
And another said: “Oiiii that would be sick if that happens.”
One remarked: “This is good.”
Another chimed in: “Happy for you but disappointed.
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“Just can’t see anyone beating Crawford, TBH, but be safe in there.”
It didn’t take long for the news to come to the attention of Eubank Jr’s rival Benn – the son of his old man’s bitter rival Nigel.
And Conor didn’t mince his words when giving his thoughts on the bout.
He said: “Crawford will donate Bo-mac to Eubank [Jr] for this fight as he don’t need a cornerman for this.”
Bomac is the long-time trainer of former undisputed 147lb king Crawford but also trains Eubank Jr – the son of British boxing great Chris Eubank.
But given his lengthy relationship with Crawford, it’s nearly a dead cert that Bomac – real name Brian McIntyre – will be in the American’s corner come fight night.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
