A rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn is edging closer with Eubank now actively seeking a second fight against his bitter rival.
Nothing is signed at this stage and details need to be formalised but a fight between the pair is set to take place later this year.
Eubank Jr – who won the first fight via unanimous decision – had been considering his options.
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Benn has his say on the fight against Eubank Jr and whether he would be up for a rematch
The fighter who has yet to win one of the four widely recognised world titles has long pursued a fight against boxing icon Canelo Alvarez.
However, the Mexican has confirmed he will be taking on Terence Crawford in Las Vegas for the undisputed super-middleweight title in September.
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Eubank Jr was mobbed by fans while signing an egg carton following his recent victory over British rival Benn
It’s unclear at this stage what the parameters would entail in terms of weight limits and rehydration clauses after Eubank Jr was hit with a severe penalty ahead of the first bout for failing to make the required weight.
