CONOR BENN has pledged to retire Chris Eubank Jr. after Jake Paul, a YouTube star turned boxer, called him out.
Talks took place between the Brits over an historic grudge match on October 8, which will be a mirror of their rivalry 32 years later.
Benn has made a vow to retire Eubank Jr.
Eubank Jr. is interested in a fight against Paul after his fight with Benn
YouTube star Jake Paul, however, dragged himself into the rivalry and criticised Eubank Jr. on Twitter.
Eubank Jr. quickly replied to the American by saying that they could share the ring if he deals with Benn.
Benn, a 25-year-old competitor, noticed his comments and said he shouldn’t be so sure he’ll step inside the squared circle once they’ve met face-to-face.
Benn responded: "You won’t fight again after sharing the ring with us, I will fight your last fight!"
The rehydration clause is holding up an official announcement about the catchweight bout.
Benn normally competes at 147lbs. Chris Eubank Jr. has boxed at the super-middle limit at 168lbs. However, the pair will clash at 156lbs.
Eubank Jr will have to be restricted in regards to how heavy Eubank Jr can enter the ring that evening, to avoid a potentially dangerous mismatch.
To prevent fighters from gaining huge advantage over their opponents, the IBF sanctioning body requires that title fights be limited to 10lb.
CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALSEubank Jr. could have a huge advantage over the smaller man, if there are no stipulations in this mouthwatering non title showdown.
Kell Brook and Amir Khan ended their decade-long welterweight dispute last February at a catchweight of 149lbs.
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