Eddie Hearn gives honest verdict on Conor Benn’s chances in Chris Eubank Jr trilogy at 168lbs

Admitting to negotiating favourable deals against , Eddie Hearn is unsure that would have the same success against his domestic rival on a fairer playing field. The two Brits were initially supposed to collide in 2022, only for Benn to…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 9:43 AM
Eddie Hearn gives honest verdict on Conor Benn’s chances in Chris Eubank Jr trilogy at 168lbs
Key Things to Know
  • Eddie Hearn is unsure if Conor Benn can defeat Chris Eubank Jr at 168 pounds without contract advantages.
  • Hearn admitted to negotiating strict rehydration and weight clauses to give Benn an edge in their previous bouts.
  • Chris Eubank Jr won their first 2025 fight, while Conor Benn won the rematch later that year.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has expressed uncertainty regarding Conor Benn's chances in a potential trilogy fight against Chris Eubank Jr at 168 pounds. Hearn admitted that previous fight contracts were negotiated to give Benn the best possible advantage, including weight limits and rehydration clauses.

Eubank won their first meeting in 2025 by unanimous decision, while Benn won the rematch later that year via a wide points decision. Benn, who recently suffered a second-round stoppage defeat to Ryan Garcia, is expected to campaign at middleweight or super-middleweight moving forward.

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