Eubank Jr and Benn were due to fight in October 2022, almost 30 years after their fathers Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn completed their iconic in-ring rivalry. But the all-British bout was thwarted on late notice, due to two failed drug tests by Benn, who was then stripped of his British boxing licence.

Chris Eubank Jr will fight Conor Benn in their long-awaited showdown in April in London, according to Saudi boxing organiser Turki Alalshikh.

The much-anticipated grudge match between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr is set to finally take place in April. The duo will reignite their historical feud in London, their initial bout in October 2022 having been called off due to Benn failing a voluntary drug test on fight week.

The long-awaited fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will finally take place this April, according to Saudi boxing organiser Turki Alashikh. The fight was originally supposed to take place in October 2022 but was scuppered by Conor Benn testing positive for a female fertility drug.