Chris Eubank Jr's promoter Kalle Sauerland has confirmed they are still pushing for a rematch with Liam Smith despite well-publicised talks with Conor Benn's team.
The 33-year-old was thrust into controversy last year when his October 8 bout with Benn was cancelled after his rival failed two drugs tests. And despite his fellow Brit not yet restoring his standing and licence with the British Boxing Board of Control, Eubank Jr could still face him in Abu Dhabi this June.
However, there is also the matter of his bout with Liam Smith, whom he faced months after the Benn fight fell through, losing by knockout before exercising a rematch clause. And while the lucrative Middle Eastern option looms with his heated grudge fight, Eubank Jr stands to lose a lot by agreeing to fight someone who has no licence in a foreign territory.
