Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr discussed a potential fight during a backstage encounter which Eubank Jr feared might "kick off".
The pair are currently pursuing their own world title routes with Benn fighting at welterweight while Eubank Jr is eyeing a shot at the middleweight crown. A natural rivalry has emerged after their fathers shared the ring in 1990 with Eubank getting the nod in their opening encounter, before a historic sequel ended in a split-decision draw.
Eubank Jr admitted the pair initially spoke about Canelo Alvarez's recent defeat by Dmitry Bivol, before smirking after realising the money the pair could make if they shared the ring. Eubank told iFL TV : “We had a little chat. I think they set it up, someone sneakily set it up.
