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The Conor Benn Next Fight Could See ‘The Destroyer’ Renew Family Rivalry With Chris Eubank Jr Middleweight Clash

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Published17 Jan 2025

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The Conor Benn next fight sees him renew his family rivalry as he faces Chris Eubank Jr in a middleweight contest in April in London.

‘The Destroyer’ has officially been cleared by the National Anti-Doping and the British Boxing Board of Control has lifted his provisional suspension, meaning he is cleared the fight and will face Eubank Jr next.

Conor Benn Next Fight: When Is ‘The Destroyer’ Fighting Chris Eubank Jr?

It’s fair to say that boxing fans have various contrasting opinions when it comes to Conor Benn. Some believe he is innocent and never took performance enhancing drugs, others don’t believe Benn’s sentiments at all and are adamant he cheated.

No matter which side of the fence you fall on when it comes to Conor Benn, one thing that cannot be denied is the fact he is a huge name. Outside of Chris Eubank Jr, it could be argued that Conor Benn is the next biggest name in British boxing. Period.

With that being said, the Conor Benn next fight and who he may face in 2025 is a hot topic of conversation. Now that his provisional suspension has been lifted after a two-year battle with UKAD (UK Anti-Doping) and the BBBoC (British Boxing Board of Control), Benn insists that he has been ‘cleared of any wrongdoing’ and is free to fight.

Chris Eubank Jr in April in the English capital. The fight has been a long time coming since their cancelled first fight in October 2022, but is now officially signed and announced.

The date and venue are yet to be confirmed, but Eddie Hearn is confident the fight sells out Wembley Stadium or the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Regarding a date, there have been strong rumours that the fight will take place on Saturday, April 26.

The Chris Eubank Jr as the favourite to beat Conor Benn, but ‘The Destroyer’ himself has vowed to obliterate ‘Next Gen’ inside three rounds and is supremely confident of getting the win.

Could Conor Benn Fight For A World Title If He Beats Chris Eubank Jr In His Next Fight?

Should Conor Benn’s next fight be a success against Chris Eubank Jr, it is likely the 28-year-old will fight for a world title before the end of 2025. Whether that be at his natural weight class of welterweight, or perhaps 154/160-pounds remains to be seen.

One thing is for certain, if he beats Eubank Jr and looks good doing so, he will have a whole host of options going forward.

Benn is ranked highly with all of the governing bodies at welterweight. This means that he has a strong case to put his name forward to challenge for a world title. He may even be called as a mandatory for one of these belts in the not so distant future.

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis currently holds the IBF Title at 147-pounds – a fighter also promoted by Matchroom Boxing. This fight would be easy to make given they both fight from the same stable, making it a real possibility for 2025.

The best UK boxing betting sites would likely price ‘The Destroyer’ as an fairly big underdog against ‘Boots’ or any of the welterweight world champions. However, Benn is evidently full of self belief and would be confident of beating any of the belt holders at welterweight.

Time will tell who Conor Benn’s next fight will be against in 2025, provided he gets through his all-British grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr. One thing is for certain, it is sure to be a colossal fight regardless of who is in the opposite corner.

Be sure to check out the various boxing betting offers and free bet deals across the SportsCasting site ahead of Conor Benn’s next fight.

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Sports Editor

Having worked in the sports journalism and sports betting writing industry for several years now, Paul has gained vital skill, knowledge and expertise in a variety of different sports and industries. Paul is confident and competent at writing in-depth stories, features and betting predictions on a regular basis for SportsCasting. Having worked in the sports media industry ever since graduating from Liverpool John Moores University in 2020, where he attained a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Journalism, Paul has jumped at the opportunity to attend numerous live sporting events on a regular basis. This includes working at some high calibre boxing, darts, UFC and football events over the years. Paul has covered a whole host of sports for BBC Sport, as well as being a consistent and regular contributor at ESBR Boxing for several years before becoming a Director in March 2024. Paul’s expertise lies in a wide range of sports, but he is particularly specialised in boxing, MMA, golf, football, darts and horse racing. He is also well-rounded in various sports which he may be less familiar with. Working in sports he is less familiar with helps him learn new skills, as well as nurturing the ability to adapt and overcome potential obstacles. Being a sports fanatic, Paul relishes the opportunity at taking on new challenges and is happy to try his hand at anything. During his time studying at university, Paul had the opportunity to gain some vital work experience at both Everton Football Club and BBC Radio 1. This has helped Paul master his knowledge of sports writing, as well as learning new skills with competence and proficiency.

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Paul Kelly Sports Editor

Having worked in the sports journalism and sports betting writing industry for several years now, Paul has gained vital skill, knowledge and expertise in a variety of different sports and industries. Paul is confident and competent at writing in-depth stories, features and betting predictions on a regular basis for SportsCasting. Having worked in the sports media industry ever since graduating from Liverpool John Moores University in 2020, where he attained a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Journalism, Paul has jumped at the opportunity to attend numerous live sporting events on a regular basis. This includes working at some high calibre boxing, darts, UFC and football events over the years. Paul has covered a whole host of sports for BBC Sport, as well as being a consistent and regular contributor at ESBR Boxing for several years before becoming a Director in March 2024. Paul’s expertise lies in a wide range of sports, but he is particularly specialised in boxing, MMA, golf, football, darts and horse racing. He is also well-rounded in various sports which he may be less familiar with. Working in sports he is less familiar with helps him learn new skills, as well as nurturing the ability to adapt and overcome potential obstacles. Being a sports fanatic, Paul relishes the opportunity at taking on new challenges and is happy to try his hand at anything. During his time studying at university, Paul had the opportunity to gain some vital work experience at both Everton Football Club and BBC Radio 1. This has helped Paul master his knowledge of sports writing, as well as learning new skills with competence and proficiency.

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