Comments Thread For: Promoter Eddie Hearn might prefer to see Benn in title fight rather than September rematch with Eubank Jnr

[IronDanHamza]

Please correct me if wrong: wasn't Benn enrolled in the WBC VADA program while he was at 147? That was how he got caught in the first place? Based on how much Eubank had to say about Benn's failed drug test, surely his side would demand VADA. However, wasn't it revealed after the cancellation of their first match that Team Eubank intended on going through with the fight anyway?

Yes he was enrolled in VADA for the first scheduled bout and failed two tests with them.

He's done VADA for all of his three fights since.


As for going through with, seems Eddie, Wasserman and everyone involved attempted to sweep it under the rug. Show's doesn't it.

[MalevolentBite]

Benn stamina and chin was amazing wait until the drugs test before we say good fight !

Sad to say. You're right.

[MalevolentBite]

Slow down. First off, Eddy doesnt import serious threats, so forget Boots. Secondly What did you see that makes you so confident in Benn? His footwork? His lateral motion? His one punch power? What?

I never said i was confident in Benn winning either fight lol. I just know barrio is the weakest champion and he can be beating that's it. Add home court advantage Benn can win on the cards.

[MalevolentBite]

I'm not so sure. Immediately after the fight Hearn was trying to portray Benn as the people's champion but that's simply BS. Benn's timeline of events is this; achieved nothing domestically -> got busted for PED's & became extremely obnoxious -> put in spirited effort but lost grudge fight to Jr... Perhaps if he previously held the British, Commonwealth and European titles before getting busted, the public may be more inclined to forgive his behaviour and comments off the back of yesterday's effort but at this moment in time I don't see that the fans are back onside.

I certainly don't think Benn would have enough fans wanting to see him vs Barrios at the 02 Arena (unless comp tickets are issued) so if it was to happen it would realistically have happen at a smaller venue.

If you are from the UK then i value your opinion. Hes not big here in America but it looks like he has a decent fan base from all the media support I seen and this guy is coming off a ban. He seems like he can sell. Now I am not saying he will sell like Kell brook or froch lol.

[MalevolentBite]

Would Benn beat Barrios?

I doubt it.

I might take that bet. Barrios looks bad!!

[IronDanHamza]

I might take that bet. Barrios looks bad!!

I agree Barrios isn't very good but I think he's atleast more proven than Benn at this point.

I'd say like 60/40 Barrios but only because Barrios isn't good either I think Benn is terrible.

[MalevolentBite]

What do you mean Benn had a lot of energy??

His wild style and punch output in the first 5 rounds was crazy. Plus absorbing all those punches. I thought he would fade badly by the 10th. I never seen much of him but he has good stamina.

[MalevolentBite]

I agree Barrios isn't very good but I think he's atleast more proven than Benn at this point.

I'd say like 60/40 Barrios but only because Barrios isn't good either I think Benn is terrible.

I agree. Benn is too wild. However if he can land one of those wild punches Barrios is out of there. That last Barrios fight on that Jake Paul undercard was a disgrace. How does the champion draw with the number 7 or 8th ranked fighter nobody heard of ? His chin is gone. He got heart though.

[Toprope]

His wild style and punch output in the first 5 rounds was crazy. Plus absorbing all those punches. I thought he would fade badly by the 10th. I never seen much of him but he has good stamina.

That's not what you meant at all, you didn't want to be that guy means you were on something else so speak up about it??

[MalevolentBite]

That's not what you meant at all, you didn't want to be that guy means you were on something else so speak up about it??

I just did. I thought he was on drugs due to his stamina and punch output early in the fight. Lol. I don't wanna be that guy ( means i don't want to assume ). I clearly stated this his energy level seemed high like he was on adderall. He looked jumpy prior to the fight.