Comments Thread For: Retirement not in Chris Eubank?s mind as he looks ahead to Conor Benn rematch

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Chris Eubank has said he is not thinking about retirement as the 36-year-old nears his rematch with Conor Benn next month.
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The Iron is too hot for Chris Eubank Junior right now 'outside of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Chris Eubank Junior is the most wanted man in British Boxing, and boxing throughout mainland Europe. Which in reality? Automatically makes any fighter a global commodity in the game'.

If Chris Eubank beats Conor Benn II for the second time, he can ether petition for a fight against Canelo Alvarez 'which I personally think will be an attractive opportunity for Alvarez. Or Eubank Junior could fight for a World title at 160 pounds'.

Note: But, I honestly believe that his rematch vs Conor Benn II 'may be his last fight at 160 pounds. And really when you analyse his performance and the struggles he has had to make the weight limit. I think it would be very wise for him to move up into the 168 pound weight divisions, where I think in this latter stage of his career? Certain attributes of his game which are being negatively affected at times by the struggle to make 160 pounds weight limit, those attributes may be furthered fortified and improved'.

I am wondering whether the rematch vs Conor Benn II ''may be a similar dominant performance from Eubank Junior, as his rematch vs Liam Smith II. There is a similar dynamic to both rivalries, as Eubank in both of the first fights was severely weight drained'.

Against Liam Smith I, Chris Eubank Junior in my opinion was suffering from the negative accumulative effects from his prior training camp 'for the very first Benn fight which was controversially postponed. Anyone who has observed boxing for many years, should be able to identify a fighter who is dead at the weight. Eubank Junior's usually solid level of brute strength and durability was decreased considerably vs Liam Smith I, and this influenced his performance and lead to him being beaten'.

And similar against Conor Benn I, I think once again Eubank Junior was very close to being dead at the weight 'it was his innate competitiveness, raw fight ability and determination to win which got him through the entire fight and acquired him the win'.

To conclude: If Chris Eubank Junior for his rematch vs Conor Benn II 'makes the 160 pound weight limit, in more optimal condition. I honestly think he has the ability to make the rematch. A much more pragmatic and easier win. Conor Benn has proven himself to be a game fighter, but? I don't think he has the talent of Chris Eubank Junior, even at this latter stage of his career'.

The only reason why Benn has been competitive with Chris Eubank Junior I, is because Eubank is voluntary 'fighting at a weight where he really struggles to reach his optimal fight condition. Eddie Hearn and team Benn are well aware of this, and they are trying their best to exploit Chris Eubank Junior with all the unnecessary rehydration clause mandates for the rematch'.

But yes, I would have to agree with Chris Eubank Junior 'If he beats Benn for the second connective time, the Iron will just be too hot for him to retire. There will be too many big opportunities in the game for him, whether that be World title fights or potential mega fights vs Canelo Alvarez' etc.

[SteveM]

If Eubank wins a fight vs Canelo at Wembley is a no-brainer for both of them.For Canelo its a very winnable fight, he gets to fight in the UK in front of 80,000 British fans and he makes another 50 million or so. For Eubank it would be hs highest pay day and in the unlikely event he would win vs Canelo then he sets himself up for a title fight at 168 as he'd be mandatory - if CRawford is still there he might fancy some easy money.

[hugh grant]

There shouldn't be hydration clauses. Either Benn thinks he can win or needs a help to win. I think some of the punches eubanks landed, if he was at full strength he'd have koed benn, but instead we have Benn talking about being sure he hurt eubank?