Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed the long-awaited fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr could take place early next year. Eubank Jr. is scheduled to fight Kamil Szeremeta on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undercard in Saudi Arabia on October 12.

Eddie Hearn has revealed Conor Benn ’s return and a grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr could take place in February next year. The Matchroom promoter has confirmed Benn, son of legendary British middleweight Nigel Benn, will wait until next year to return to the ring.

Chris Eubank Junior unleashed a host of scathing criticism on various boxing promoters on Wednesday at the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol pre-fight news conference, labelling them "scumbags."

Eubank Jr tore into the two promotional heavyweights at a press conference ahead of his next fight in Saudi Arabia on October 12