Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn agree to blockbuster boxing rematch with venue uncertain
Chris Eubank Jr won the first bout back in April
www.gbnews.comHere’s the latest on the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn situation based on recent reporting.
- The rematch talked about for later in 2025 has been widely reported, with sources indicating plans for a September/London rematch after the first fight in April 2025 ended in a close Eubank Jr victory. Benn’s team and Eubank Jr’s promoter have publicly discussed a rematch, though exact dates and venues have fluctuated in coverage.[1][2]
- No definitive confirmation of a fixed date or venue has been universally agreed in all sources, and discussions have included possible hurdles around contract terms, regulatory approvals, and logistics, which has kept the rematch in a state of flux.[6][1]
- Coverage also highlighted surrounding controversy and interest, including debates over medical and regulatory issues from the April bout, and ongoing media attention around the rivalry, which has sustained public attention ahead of any sequel.[5][1]
Where to look next
- For the most precise, up-to-date details, check those outlets and official promoter communications (Matchroom Boxing, Eddie Hearn’s statements) as rematch confirmations can shift quickly. If you’d like, I can pull the very latest updates from a few reputable boxing outlets and summarize any confirmed date/venue changes.
If you want, I can also create a quick timeline of the key events in this Eubank Jr vs Benn saga and a short summary of what each party has publicly stated about a rematch.