Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr tickets: Release date and time, price and where fans can buy them ahead of British boxing showdown at O2 Arena
08/10/2022 08:13 AM
Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr will finally settle one of British boxing’s biggest feuds in a catchweight fight later this year. The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn are set to reignite an historic family rivalry that captivated England during the 1990s. Eubank Jr vs Benn fight is being billed as ‘born rivals’ October 8 live on @DAZNBoxing the greatest rivalry in British Boxing continues pic.twitter.com/7Rr172T6eW— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) August 9, 2022 Benn and Eubank Sr faced off twice before the new millennium with Eubank winning their first bout to claim the WBO middleweight title in 1990 before a thrilling draw three years later. Now their sons will follow in their footsteps in one of the most highly-anticipated fights of 2022. Benn vs Eubank Jr tickets: Price and sale date It is yet to be confirmed when tickets for this fight will go on sale. Benn vs Eubank Jr tickets are likely to be available on Ticketmaster, which often has ticketing options for the O2 Arena in London, upon release. Prices for the event are also yet to announced. Most read in Boxing MEGA FIGHT Eubank Jr vs Benn announced as sons of legends meet to reignite historic rivalry poor Reason Iranian Hulk couldn't pull out of humiliating defeat to Kazakh Titan explained CLASH Eubank Jr told opponent he quit and so boxer squared up in post-fight interview RIVALS When Tyson 'threw' a punch at Mayweather on stage, but Mayweather didn't even flinch ready Derek Chisora requests contract from 'b****' Tyson Fury following ducking accusations Power Chisora reveals the hardest puncher he's ever faced and it's not Fury, Whyte or Haye ‘The Destroyer’ Benn remains unbeaten in his career with 21 straight winsMark Robinson/Matchroom Benn vs Eubank Jr: Date and start time The 12-round welterweight clash is set to be held on Saturday, October 8. The card will get going at 5pm on the night with Benn vs Eubank Jr expected from 9:30pm. talkSPORT will bring you all the latest news and action throughout fight week too. Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank trade blows back in their 1993 classicGetty Benn vs Eubank Jr: What’s been said? Eubank Jr: “I grew up watching their legendary battles and always wanting to emulate that, and find my own arch nemesis… could this now be Conor Benn? We will find out. “He has walked the same path as I have. I know his struggle. Living in the shadow of a legend and trying to break out of that shadow and make his own name. If he can beat me, his name will be made, and he will never walk in his father’s shadow again.” Benn said: “This fight is for the legacy and was an opportunity I felt I couldn’t pass up.” Offers Of The Weekend Paddy Power Offers ALL CUSTOMERS: Bet £5 via the talkSPORT EDGE app with Paddy Power and get a £5 free bet – available to all customers* – CLAIM HERE NEW CUSTOMERS: Up to £50 cash back if any of your first 5 x £10 bets lose* – CLAIM HERE All Customers: Place a £5 Sportsbook Bet through the talkSPORT EDGE app between the 1st and 31st August. Get a £5 free bet on the next Monday after your qualifying bet. T&C’s apply. 18+ Begambleaware.org New Customers: Place 5x£10 Sportsbook bets on any market at minimum odds of 2.0 (Evs), and get money back as Cash if it loses. Max refund per qualifying bet is £10 (up to £50 in total). Only deposits made via Cards will be eligible for the promotion (Apple Pay excluded). T&Cs apply SEE MORE FREE BET OFFERS HERE