Ben faces his first true test against Eubank Jr. on Saturday
Chris Eubank Jr. told the media today at his final press conference that he believes Connor Ben is under pressure ahead of Saturday’s fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The bearded, well-known Connor (23-0, 14 Kos) denied he was nervous, saying he was “living this.” Ben claims he is “little the first 100.”
(Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing)
He didn’t say who fought in a pressure battle during his nine-year career.
“I’m living this.”
Connor had a very easy ride with promoter Eddie Hearn, keeping him at a domestic level and not putting him out into the rough seas that may have been beaten multiple times by the candidate at 147.
Ben’s final four wins:
- Peter Dobson
- Rodolfo Orozco
- Chris Van Haleden
- Chris Argieli
There are many question marks about both of these fighters. Both are because no one actually hits beats. Eubank JR’s career is based on victory over Old James Degale and Liam Smith. Both were in their mid-30s and when he fought them they weren’t approaching what they once were. When they were at the zenith of their careers, they were never a crop cream.
“I think Connor is feeling the pressure and the heat, and I think he’ll fill it more and more in a few days,” said Chris Eubank Jr. today. Final press conference For his fight with Connor Ben.
“There’s no pressure. I live in this. I’ve lit a fire in my head 100 times,” said Connor Ben, who has never fought a world-class opponent in his nine-year career. “I’m excited to get there and put my hands on him on Saturday night. This garbage he’s talking about. We’re not at school. I can put my hands on him on Saturday night.”
Ring Display
Fans were wondering today Why Ring Magazine Belts Shown During today’s final press conference showdown, between Eubank Jr. and Ben.
Ring magazine belts are usually at risk, including two excellent fighters in weight class. Eubank Jr. (34-3, 25 Kos) and Benn are not the best, even at 160 or near.
Social media fans were asking about the logic of displaying a ring belt between these two. They think they’ll create fake hype to make the two fighters look the best, especially for casual fans who aren’t familiar with the level of how these two work. It’s like having a military ribbon with a fruit salad (ribbon) on display before a private first class. It gives a false impression to people with no information. Neither of them have acquired it, so there are no belts in the line of Eubank JR Ben.
If the ring magazine belt is on display, it’s about branding and promotional efforts, it’s good to let the fans know about it. Otherwise, this belt gives the impression that it will be caught for the battle of Eubank Jr-Benn. That would be a sad joke as neither of these fighters could compete with unified middleweight champion Janibek Alimuk
! ️Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Connorben two-day showdown
Buy PPV for the ring now @fatalfury_pr: Live of the Wolf Card Live at Dazn and Sky this Saturday https://t.co/536gf3gsm3 pic.twitter.com/gax846pjqu
– Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) April 24, 2025
Last updated on 04/24/2025