Chris Eubank Jr. Now Working With Trainer Adam Booth

As previously reported, Chris Eubank Junior has signed a deal with Matchroom and will appear on the undercard of Kell Brook’s IBF welterweight title defence against Diego Chaves at the Sheffield Arena on October 24.  Eddie Hearn unveiled his new signing at a press conference earlier today.

Adam Booth was also in attendance; he has joined Eubank’s training set-up and will hope to replicate the success he enjoyed with former cruiserweight world champion and WBA heavyweight title-holder David Haye, former British champion Curtis Woodhouse, and current WBO middleweight titlist Andy Lee.

“Chris Eubank Junior has everything it takes to be not just a world champion but a great world champion,” stated Booth when confirming that he will work with the 26-year-old former WBA World interim middleweight titlist.

Eubank’s only defeat came on points against Billy Joe Saunders last November; he beat Dmitry Chudinov for the interim belt in February, but has not fought since and spoke about his need for regular fights at today’s presser.

Eubank Senior was also there, he said: “Team Eubank are delighted to be working with Matchroom Boxing, who we believe have the ability to help Chris Jnr realise his true potential.  With our new partnership with Matchroom Boxing, we will be in an even stronger position to add value to boxing by capitalising on opportunities through focused collaboration.  This new association will allow us to play an even bigger role in boxing by giving fans what they love and to build unique opportunities and experiences with a rich mix of new contests.”

Hearn has vowed to also get Eubank a December date as he bids to get the 19-1 (14) boxer back into contention for world honours.

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