Conor Benn is full of confidence heading into the Chris Eubank Jr rematch.
Even after the rematch was confirmed, Benn sent warnings to UFC fighters, including Ilia Topuria, clearly displaying his desire to get back in the ring quickly.
It is a fight with huge consequences for both, including Eubank Jr, who may miss out on a huge ‘earned’ fight with Canelo Alvarez.
Neither man has emerged as a favourite yet to take the victory in this rematch, but some fighters have made their predictions early.
Conor Benn is ‘hungry’ to win against Chris Eubank Jr, predicts British fighter
Jack Catterall has had a very recent run-in with the cousin of Jr, Harlem Eubank, when he won their bout by a seventh-round technical decision.
After employing ‘The Destroyer’ to inspect Harlem’s hand wraps for the fight, Catterall has now backed the Londoner to get the job done on November 15th.
When speaking to SecondsOut, the Chorley boxer said: “It was a really good fight. A lot went into the fight from both of them, and I think it took more out of Chris that time.
“I anticipate Conor to be even more hungry to prove people wrong, and I think it’s his time now to go and get it done.”
Chris won the first fight via unanimous decision at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a gruelling fight, which could be the British fight of the year.
Their rematch looks set to pick up where they both left off, with fans expecting a hard and fast start, but ‘El Gato’ thinks the wounds from the inaugural fight will not have healed as well for the victor.
“There were so many times where he caught him, and I thought he hurt him, and I mean the impact that’s had on him physically, mentally, since the fight, they both put a lot into it, but I think it’s taken more out of Chris,” Catterall said.
“I believe Conor’s had a taste of that weight category. He’s had a great fight. I think he’ll be chomping at the bit to go out there and get the victory this time.”
Chris Eubank Jr in camp for Conor Benn rematch as confirmed by social media post
While the 35-year-old has not put out his own message to his opponent for their November showdown, a recent post on social media seems to confirm he is in training.
A story posted to Instagram showed ‘Next Gen’ hitting pads in preparation for the massive domestic clash.
No press conferences or face-offs have been scheduled at the time of writing, but we could likely see a return to hostilities and theatrics when the pair are back in the same room.
Eubank will have to be very wary of his conduct after having to fork out £485,000 in fines for separate incidents, including missing weight and slapping an egg across his opponent’s face.