{"id":30034,"date":"2025-07-29T13:17:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T13:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/30034\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T13:17:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T13:17:10","slug":"eddie-hearn-hints-at-big-plans-for-conor-benn-if-chris-eubank-jr-rematch-falters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/30034\/","title":{"rendered":"Eddie Hearn hints at big plans for Conor Benn if Chris Eubank Jr. rematch falters"},"content":{"rendered":"

The highly anticipated rematch between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. remains in a state of flux.<\/p>\n

Promoter Eddie Hearn has now hinted at a significant alternative for Benn: a direct shot at a world title at 147lbs if the domestic showdown fails to materialise.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Boxing Social<\/a>, Hearn revealed that discussions are already underway for “The Destroyer” to potentially bypass the Eubank Jr. return and head straight for championship gold.<\/p>\n

“We\u2019ve spoken to PBC about the [Mario] Barrios fight,” Hearn confirmed.<\/p>\n

The proposed Eubank Jr. rematch, set for November, has been widely discussed since Eubank Jr. edged a narrow unanimous decision victory over Benn earlier this year in their first encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.<\/p>\n

While Saudi Arabian boxing impresario Turki Alalshikh had announced a September 20 date for the sequel, Hearn indicated that confirmation remains elusive.<\/p>\n

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“Obviously, we\u2019re under contract to fight Chris Eubank Jr, so we do have to give him the opportunity to do that,” Hearn explained.<\/p>\n

“November is a more likely date. We\u2019ve said to His Excellency [Turki Alalshikh] we will fight on that date, but we\u2019re yet to hear confirmation yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Conor Benn’s natural weight class is welterweight (147lbs), where he remains undefeated, making a world title shot in this division a logical step if the Eubank Jr. saga continues to drag.<\/p>\n

His previous fights against the likes of Rodolfo Orozco and Peter Dobson were fought at catchweights above 147lbs after his return from a previous doping controversy, but Benn has consistently expressed a desire to return to his optimal division.<\/p>\n

Mario Barrios, a strong and active champion with a record of 29-2-2 (18 KOs), represents a significant challenge but also a clear path to a world title.<\/p>\n

PBC, the promotional entity led by Al Haymon, manages a deep roster of top welterweights, making them a key player in any potential title fight discussions at 147lbs.<\/p>\n

Hearn’s comments signal a clear intent to keep Benn active and push him towards major honours, whether or not the Eubank Jr. rematch comes to fruition.<\/p>\n

For fans, the prospect of Benn fighting for a world title in his preferred weight class adds another layer of intrigue to what is already a fascinating boxing landscape.<\/p>\n

The coming weeks will determine if the Eubank Jr. rivalry continues, or if Conor Benn’s path diverts towards a championship challenge.<\/p>\n

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