Promoter Eddie Hearn has reportedly agreed to stage the highly anticipated boxing match between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn in the Middle East, possibly in Abu Dhabi. The fight, scheduled for December 23rd, may be moved from the UK due to an ongoing appeal in Benn's UKAD case, which is expected to be heard in December or January. The decision to hold the fight in the Middle East comes as a contingency plan if the UK venue is not available.
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Conor Benn vs Eubank Jr in the Middle East = No revenue for UK boxing Conor Benn vs Eubank Jr in the UK = Revenue & hype for UK boxing It’s happening regardless. It’s better if it happens in the UK…
The Conor Benn saga has gone on long enough. They should just allow Benn vs Eubank to happen in the UK. The UK boxing industry is struggling at the moment, compared to previous years…
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn reportedly agreed for Dec. 23 in Middle East https://t.co/ntigi99RAs
Full story from @MailSport who report that a deal is agreed for Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn to take place in the Middle East. https://t.co/Cr82i2g20h
‼️ Eddie Hearn has reportedly now agreed a deal to stage Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn on Dec 23rd in the Middle East (likely Abu Dhabi), if they're not able to do it in UK due to ongoing appeal in Benn's UKAD case, which may not be heard until Dec/Jan. [According to @MailSport] https://t.co/lGUpcT8AsS