Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn is good for British boxing

While there are some people out there who aren’t big fans of the clash between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, one thing is undeniable: this is a good thing for the state of British boxing.

There are a few reasons why people aren’t that chuffed about their April 26 collision at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. One is the build-up, with Chris Eubank Jr cracking an egg in the face of his opponent. Another is that they don’t feel as if it’s an elite level match-up given where both men are at in their respective careers. Finally, some have questioned why Conor Benn is being rewarded with a big money fight like this after his doping violation.

Alas, they say that controversy creates cash, and that’s certainly the case with Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn. There’s a great storyline in place with the history between their respective fathers, we all want to see how Benn copes with an opponent at this level, and there’s a clear dislike between them – which, as we all know, makes boxing fans want to see fights like this even more.

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn is best for business

Boxing is at its best when you have the kind of fights that make the masses desperate to tune in and see what happens. That’s precisely what we’ve got with Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn, and if nothing else, we can expect fireworks to go off when these two finally starting landing blows on one another.

Is it going to be most technically sound fight of the year? Probably not. Still, if they’re able to take it to a place like Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, then you know there’s a high level of interest – and in this game, that’s what matters more than anything else.