Conor Benn has been provided a world title shot down at super-welterweight.
Subsequent month Benn will rematch Chris Eubank Jr up at 160lbs, larger than his accustomed weight class.
Benn does anticipate to maneuver down in weight after this second Eubank battle, however it may very well be difficult for him to get all the way in which again all the way down to welterweight. He hasn’t truly made the 147lbs restrict since 2022, earlier than his suspension for an anti-doping violation.
Tremendous-welterweight due to this fact may very well be a extra pure weight for him after two consecutive 12-rounders at 160lbs and new WBA super-welterweight world champion Abass Baraou has provided Benn a shot at his title.
Eubank Jr says he is ‘recent and hungry’ forward of his rematch with Benn and provides his opponent credit score for his efficiency of their first battle
“Conor Benn is round 154lbs. He is an enormous title within the UK, I might like to battle within the UK. The followers are superb. Coming within the UK, having an enormous battle like that, why not? I am prepared for it,” Baraou informed Sky Sports activities. “Right here within the UK, having a present like that is likely one of the goals.
“He is an amazing fighter, he is explosive. Fights with lots of feelings. I do know clearly my ability and I see myself dominating him and educating him somewhat little bit of one thing.”
Baraou is on the lookout for large fights. Jermell Charlo has been designated as his obligatory challenger and a unification with WBO titlist Xander Zayas can also be richly interesting.
Chatting with the Toe-2-Toe podcast, Benn mentioned that he was ‘too emotional’ heading into the primary battle with Eubank Jr and defined the gameplan for the rematch
“It is thrilling what is going on to occur. There are lots of names on this division. Charlo’s mentioned to be obligatory, Xander Zayas obtained into the ring proper after [his last fight]. It is a stacked division. Good fights. I am wanting ahead to the following large battle,” the German mentioned.
“It may be anybody. Xander Zayas, Charlo, [Sebastian] Fundora can be an amazing battle, a unification. Trying ahead to the following challenges and hold progressing.
“The subsequent battle I am trying to elevate my profile, show myself,” he concluded. “Be a menace to everybody, be the title within the division, that is my aim.”
