CHRIS EUBANK JR is back in the ring to face late replacement Anatoli Muratov.
After Eubank Jr.'s previous opponent Sven Elbir tested positive to Covid, Muratov was brought in. This will be Sky Sports’ first fight in the new era boxing.
Eubank Jr., 32, has big fights planned against Billy Joe Saunders and Canelo Avarez, as well as Gennady Glovkin, if he defeats Muratov.
When is Eubank Jr. vs Muratov
- Saturday October 2nd, Antoli Muratov vs Chris Eubank Jr.
- The card will be held at Wembley Arena, London.
- The main event between Eubank Jr and Muratov will take place at 10pm BST.
- The 12x3 minute rounds of the middleweight fight are scheduled.
Which TV channel and live stream are Eubank Jr. vs Muratov?
Antoli Muratov vs Chris Eubank Jr will be live broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena.
Sky will begin their coverage at 7.30pm.
What is the Eubank Jr. vs Muratov Undercard?
Richard Riakporhe, unbeaten Brit cruiserweight sensation, is back in action as the chase for a world title shot.
David Avanesyan, who beat Josh Kelly in February, makes his return to the spotlight.
- Anatoli Muratov vs Chris Eubank Jr
- David Avanesyan vs Liam Taylor
- Jamal Le Doux vs Germaine Brown
- Richard Riakporhe vs Krzysztof Twardowski
- Steven Ward vs Mikael Lawal
- Linus Udofia vs Xhuljo Vrenozi
- Joe Pigford vs TBA
- Ebonie Jones vs Bec Connolly
- TBA vs Matty Harris
Anatoli Muratov: Who are you?
Antoli Muratov (33), is ranked #7 on the WBA and entered the fight as a late replacement for Sven Eibir.
Eibir was positive for Covid, which was announced just five days prior to the fight. He was then out.
Muratov, a Kazakh-born German fighter, has won 24 of his 27 fights with just two losses and one draw.
Muratov, the WBA's No 15 ranked player, is ahead of Elbir and has not lost since August 2014.
What did they say?
Eubank Jr. on it being his first fight after brother Sebastian's passing:
It's been hard. "I've never had to deal with anything like this in all my life.
"I don’t know how this will affect me in my ring, having lost such a close relative. It has been a difficult ride.
"I dedicate this fight to my brother. I will have his name on my shorts, and his son Raheem will be in the ring with me afterwards. He was a wonderful soul.
"We will continue doing everything in his honor."
Chris answered GMB's question about his younger brother by saying that he was "an amazing human being."
"He was upright and true, always helping others.
He always said to me, "Don't do it for me. Do them for others." This will be my constant mantra."
Sky Sports fight: "The enemy has changed, but the objective is the same." Sky Sports: War in five days.
Eubank Jr. spoke out after Anthony Joshua's defeat to Oleksandr Uzyk.
"Absolutely, it's me who is fired up.
"Obviously Anthony Joshua has been a good friend of mine. Although I am disappointed that he lost, it is part of the game. We've all been there.
"In fact, it makes me want even more to fight. I can understand the emotions he is feeling now.
"The first thing that you want to do when you get out of the ring is win. We are going to put on quite the show."
