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'After I dispatch this kid!' - Chris Eubank Jr. open to future plans as Conor Benn rematch looms
Eubank Jr. vs Benn II exclusively on DAZN - Nov 15
Chris Eubank Jr. still wishes to push on for titles, and vowed to do so after his rematch with Conor Benn on DAZN Pay-Per-View this month.
The pair played out a blockbuster encounter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April, with the former sealing the win by unanimous decision.
Benn plans to return to his natural welterweight to challenge for crowns, and has suggested his foe has no desire for them himself.
But speaking ahead of their rematch, Eubank Jr. suggested that it is not as easy as his rival makes out, though he hopes to have the chance again.
Eubank Jr.: "I want the fights fans want!"
"It's not that I'm not bothered," he told DAZN Face Off. "It's easy to say that I'm going to do this, and I'm going to win this world title.
"Boxing is a very political sport. Sometimes, it doesn't matter how hard you want a world title, it doesn't matter if you're in a position.
"I've been interim world champion before and not gotten those title shots. At the end of the day, I'm a fighter. I want the fights fans want.
"I'm blessed to be in a position where I don't have to fight for world titles to have the big fights. Does that mean I don't want to become world champion?
"Does that mean I don't want to fight for world titles? Absolutely not. After I dispatch this kid again, for sure, we'll look into it."
Benn: "I'll buy another Rolls-Royce!"
Benn, meanwhile, pushed back at suggestions Eubank Jr. suffered in his attempts to cut weight for their first bout amid long-simmering tensions.
The latter missed weight initially and was fined, with the former using the proceeds to reportedly buy himself a Rolls Royce after the bout.
Now, he has blasted his rival, adding: "Your last four fights were at 160lbs. We didn't see you wrapped up in a [expletive] blanket for any of those, did we?
"It's unprofessional, but I'm driving in a brand-new Roller, I hope you do it again. I'll buy another one. I'll buy your number plate off you and stick Eubank on there!"
Watch Eubank Jr. vs Benn 2 only on DAZN
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn's much anticipated rematch is live and exclusive on DAZN PPV on Saturday, November 15. Buy for £24.99 UK / $59.99 US.
