Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – Betting Preview
It’s a grudge match that’s been in the making for as long as we can remember – and now, it finally seems as if Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn is actually going to happen.
As the story goes, Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are products of the rivalry created by their iconic fathers. The pair fought twice, with Eubank coming out on top in the first meeting before a draw in the second.
In the present day, many would say that Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are defined by what their fathers were able to achieve. At the same time, though, they both have attributes of their own that make this a really intriguing contest that looks set to go down on April 26.
Of course, it was supposed to happen a long time ago, only for issues with doping to lead to Benn being suspended after he tested positive for a banned substance.
Funnily enough, one could make the argument that the fight has gotten even bigger in the eyes of the general public, largely thanks to the public dispute surrounding the whole thing.
But the question remains: who is more likely to win the fight, Chris Eubank Jr or Conor Benn?
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn awaits
For those of you who may dabble in the occasional bet through platforms like betFIRST Sport, this is going to be a really interesting fight to keep an eye on. We expect to see the odds fluctuate pretty dramatically between now and fight night, and a lot of that comes down to how Conor Benn is going to look.
Yes, he’s been in there a couple of times since his doping controversy, but there are far more questions than answers regarding whether or not he is good enough to operate at Eubank Jr’s level. Chris has been in the game a lot longer and although he has a handful of losses to his name, it’s the experience factor that gives him the edge here.
Benn will try and use his power from an early point but as the fight goes on, you’d have to think Chris Eubank Jr will be feeling pretty good about his chances of outgunning his foe. In a lot of ways, it feels quite similar to the Froch/Groves rivalry, which also ended on a big stage with the masses watching from around the country.
Conor Benn knows that he’s the one who needs to prove himself to the watching world. Eubank Jr is simply there to hold serve and show that he’s still got what it takes to compete at 35 years of age.
He has the discipline, precision and cardio necessary to deal with just about anything that comes flying his way. Benn is going to give as good as he gets for long spells, but when push comes to shove, we just feel like Chris has enough in the tank to get over the finish line.
Official prediction: Chris Eubank Jr defeats Conor Benn via 8th round TKO
