Conor Benn will get the opportunity to get revenge on bitter rival Chris Eubank Jr. when the British fighters meet in a rematch.
Benn and Eubank Jr. have been confirmed to fight for a second time in London on September 20th, as the rivals will once again compete in a middleweight bout.
Although Eubank Jr. feels as if he has an advantage going into the rematch, Benn will aim to get his family their first win in four meetings against the Eubanks.
Former undisputed world champion Terence Crawford has told Benn what needs to be done for him to get the victory in the rematch.
Terence Crawford tells Conor Benn what he needs to improve on for Chris Eubank Jr. rematch
In footage captured by Boxing News, Crawford and Benn had an interaction with one another, where they discussed the upcoming rematch with Eubank Jr.
The start of the video shows Crawford telling Benn, “That’s what was ——- you up, pulling out.” The British fighter responded by saying, “There’s a few adjustments to be made and we’ll just work on it.”
‘Bud’ then told the now 23-1 star that he needs to improve his fitness for the second fight. “Get in more shape. You got a little tired [in the first fight]. You hurt him, you were just too tired to [finish him], you know?”
Benn’s response was, “There’s a few things that we need to work on, and get it sorted.”
The footage ended with Crawford reiterating to Benn, “You’ve got to stop pulling out.”
No venue currently confirmed for Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn 2
Although it has been confirmed that the British rivals will compete in London, an exact venue has not yet been announced.
It was originally stated after their first meeting that Eubank Jr. and Benn would once again compete at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, their rematch may take place elsewhere.
Wembley Stadium has been mentioned as a potential venue for the British dust-up to follow in the footsteps of Carl Froch and George Groves’ epic rematch.