For weeks there has been speculation that a fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn has taken place.
Journalist Gareth A. Davies was initially the first to confirm that the teams were in talks and even went as far as to say that the deal was done and the war was sealedbut earlier this week there was official confirmation that the fight was on!
DAZN announcer and Matchroom and Wasserman promoters released Official press release and here are the details we know so far:
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn Details:
- DAY: The fight will take place on Saturday, October 8.
- LOCATION: It will be held at the O2 Arena in London.
- WEIGHT: Both men will need to reach an attractive weight, although it is not confirmed that it has been widely reported that a weight of 157lbs has been agreed.
- BROADCASTER: The match will be streamed live on DAZN pay-per-view but pricing details have yet to be announced. DAZN is currently £7.99/month for a subscription.
How much for the ticket?
Tickets for Eubank Jr vs. Benn has a price £40, £60, £80, £100, £150, £200, £300, £500, £1250 (HIGH-CLASS).
How can I get tickets and when do they go on sale?
- Thursday, August 11 at Midday (BST): Pre-sale tickets will be available to purchase for O2 Preferred Members through The O2 – www.priasty.o2.co.uk.
- Friday, August 12 at Midday (BST): Matchroom Fight Pass members will be able to purchase tickets. Priority ticket information has been emailed directly to eligible members. Venue pre-sale tickets will be available for purchase via AXS – www.axs.com.
- Saturday, August 13 at Midday (BST): General Sale Tickets can be purchased through The O2 – www.theo2.co.uk – and Stage Front – www.stagefronttickets.com.
