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CHRIS Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will go head-to-head in a blockbuster rematch later this year.The two rivals first clashed on April 26 in a fight which captivated the world of boxing.Chris Eubank Jr was victorious in the first fightCredit: ReutersThe pair put on a thrilling fightCredit: GettyEubank Jr narrowly outpointed his bitter foe after 12 brutal rounds as the all-British bout lived up to the hype and was certainly a Fight of the Year contender.All three judges scored the scrap 116-112 in favour of Eubank, who took his tally of wins to 35.He also secured the bragging rights in the family feud that began with their fathers 35 years ago.And now Eubank Jr and Benn will do it all again to the delight of boxing fans all around the world.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhen is Eubank Jr vs Benn 2?Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 will take place on Saturday, September 20.Timings are yet to be confirmed, but the main event will likely take place at around 10pm BST.A venue has not yet been announced, but the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the favourite to host again, while Wembley is also an option.What TV channel is Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 on and can it be live streamed?Broadcasting details for Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 are yet to be confirmed.The last fight was broadcast on both DAZN PPV and Sky Sports Box Office in the UK.SunSport’s live blog of the event will provide you will expert round-by-round coverage.Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 cardFull card details for Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 are yet to be confirmed, but it will be billed as the Riyadh Season Card.MAIN EVENT: Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2Most read in BoxingWhat’s been said?Conor Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed his thoughts ahead of the rematch, the Matchroom chief said: “I just think the second fight will be even better.”They’re not going to change. They’re going to come out from the first bell and just carry on like the 13th round. And when you see a fight like that, for me, the automatic thing to do is to do the rematch. “The fight was always going to be two fights, but sometimes a fight’s one-sided or it ends early and there isn’t really the appetite for the rematch.”I think here, now with Conor having that activity, which is something that was lacking from the first fight as well, we really fancy our chances. “We know the weight’s a disadvantage and that showed a little bit in the first fight, but fans can just expect a continuation of the 12th round and it’ll be another toe-to-toe war.” More

JAKE PAUL’S fights always guarantee two things – entertainment and millions of dollars – and his upcoming bout will be no different.The social media sensation hasn’t competitively stepped foot in the ring since his controversial unanimous points win against boxing hero Mike Tyson last November.Jake Paul and Chavez Jr are expected to have a nice paydayCredit: GettyAnd the Problem Child reportedly earned a substantial amount of money even before the first bell went.Paul, 28, will be hoping to take another huge scalp in the form of Mexican mogul Julio Cesar Chavez Jr – a fight which will have fans on the edge of their seats.According to Paul’s promotion company, a Chicago-based law firm even purchased a ticket which cost a whopping $1million.But that is nothing in comparison to what both boxers are expected to receive once the battle is over.What is the Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr fight purse?Jake Paul regularly bags $10m when fighting on PPV and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr was offered $3m for the fight back in 2022.But the official purse for this Saturday night’s blockbuster fight is yet to be confirmed.Chavez Jr has vowed to refuse any fight money and retire if he cannot beat Paul.Most read in BoxingThe son of legendary boxer Julio Cesar Chavez said: “I hope I can make a few million with Jake Paul. “If he beats me, I’ll retire, I don’t get paid. I don’t want money if I don’t beat him.”How much did Jake Paul get for the Mike Tyson fight?Jake Paul boasted before the Mike Tyson fight that he is set to pocket a staggering £31million ($40m) for his Netflix showdown against Mike Tyson.While Tyson accepted a reported £15.4m ($20m).Paul even cheekily released a video offering Tyson an extra $5m if he could last more than four rounds in their fight – which he did.Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez JrJAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPVLIVELATEST NEWS & FEATURESWhat did Jake Paul spend his Mike Tyson fight purse on?Social media sensation Jake Paul spent his entire Mike Tyson fight purse on a ranch!Speaking to The Iced Coffee Hour podcast, Paul said “I haven’t announced it yet, but I bought a ranch. A pretty expensive ranch.“It wasn’t like right away after the Tyson fight, but I’ve been wanting to buy a ranch for the past 15 years.“It’s kind of been my dream and why I work so hard. I think it’s just I love everything to do with it, hunting, jet skiing, ATVs, fishing, horses, cows, and all that stuff.  “I grew up going to a cabin a lot with my dad, and so I’ve always just wanted to go back to that. I’ve been working towards buying a ranch for a really long time.Read More on The Sun“It cost $39million… It’s massive. It’s a little bit bigger than I wanted, but when I got there, I was like, ‘I have to buy this’.”Is Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on TV, is there a live stream and what time is it on?Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr takes place on Saturday, June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.Ring walks are expected to take place at 4.15am BST (Sunday) / 11.15pm ET.The event can be watched and live streamed on DAZN PPV.It is priced at £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action from the card as it happens. More