Chris Eubank Jr. is in serious trouble against Conor Benn, according to a former world champion.
The pair of arch-rivals are scheduled to go to war for a second time on September 20.
While some thought Benn might pursue a fight with Manny Pacquiao, he ultimately chose to have a second crack at beating his nemesis.
And according to a British great, he has every chance of claiming his revenge.
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Johnny Nelson doesn’t think Chris Eubank Jr. can improve against Conor Benn
While Chris Eubank Jr. won the first fight, Johnny Nelson didn’t think ‘Next Gen’ looked great.
The former cruiserweight king doesn’t believe Eubank Jr. can improve, and thus, gives the edge to Conor Benn.
In an interview with Sky Sports, the icon said: “I don’t think Eubank can improve on his performance. At times in the fight, I thought his legs looked stiff, looked stationary, looked like he was stuck in quicksand.
“I do see improvement there for Conor and I do think the result will be the other way around in the next fight. I think he’ll go the distance all over again, but I think Conor now knows what he’s capable of doing.
“That’s a bold statement to make because I have ultimate respect for both fighters, to Chris and his dad, Conor and his dad, but you’re saying what you see. If they fight again, I think Conor wins.”
Chris Eubank Jr. named his advantage in rematch with Conor Benn after their first meeting
While Nelson fancies Benn to spring the upset, Eubank Jr. is still confident he has what it takes to do the double.
Following the first contest, the charismatic boxer made some interesting comments.
With a spring in his step, Eubank Jr. revealed the advantage he has over Benn in the rematch.