CHRIS EUBANK JR is back in the ring to face Anatoli Muratov.
Muratov replaces Eubank Jr., whose previous opponent Sven Elbir was positive for Covid. This fight will be Sky Sport’s first in the new era boxing.
Eubank Jr., 32, wants to fight Billy Joe Saunders or GennadyGolovkin 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.
- The main event between Eubank Jr and Muratov will take place at 10 PM BST.
- The super-middleweight bout is scheduled for 12 rounds of 3 minutes each.
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. "The objective has not changed, but the opponent has." Sky Sports: War Time in 5 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.
