in

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk on course to clash with Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn in huge blow to boxing fans


TYSON FURY’S clash with Oleksandr Usyk could clash with Chris Eubank vs Conor Benn.

Eddie Hearn, who represents Benn, is keen for the fight to take place in the UK, but revealed he has had international offers.

Eddie Hearn revealed Benn vs Eubank could take place on December 23Credit: Sportsfile
Benn returned to the ring to beat Rodolfo Orozco last weekCredit: PA
Chris Eubank Jr beat Liam Smith earlier this monthCredit: Getty

The promoter said this week that the fight could take place on December 23 – the same day Fury could finally face Usyk.

Hearn has told multiple media outlets he is eyeing the final Saturday before Christmas for the clash.

He told iFL TV: “December 23. I’m calling it now, Benn vs Eubank. December 23.

“I’m not including in the schedule right now, but I am calling it.”

READ MORE IN BOXING

A deal between Benn and Eubank is yet to be agreed so a date has not been finalised.

And Hearn could decide to push the fight back so it does not clash with Fury vs Usyk, which was announced today.

The bout has been tipped to take place on December 23, though fight promoters have not ruled out a January contest.

Fury, 35, is set to face Francis Ngannou on October 28, which will give the Gyspy King just eight weeks to prepare for the undisputed heavyweight clash.

Most read in Boxing

FREE BETS – BEST BETTING OFFERS AND BONUSES NEW CUSTOMERS

Benn and Eubank were initially scheduled to fight on October 8 2022 before Benn failed a drug test.

Eubank has fought twice since, losing to Liam Smith before knocking him out earlier this month.


Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk


Tagcloud:

Prichard Colon shares update with inspirational message after boxer suffered life-changing bleed to the brain

I’m quietly confident UK and Ireland will host Euro 2028, Rishi Sunak says