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Eubank Jr. vs Benn: Hamzah Sheeraz tips Conor Benn to 'become a star' with victory
Eubank Jr vs Benn - Saturday on DAZN PPV - Buy now
Hamzah Sheeraz expects Conor Benn to "become a star" by defeating Chris Eubank Jr. when the two meet this weekend for their grudge match on DAZN Pay-Per-View.
The long-awaited contest between the duo will light up Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday at The Ring's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves before a sell-out crowd.
For much of the build-up, plenty of pundits and fellow fighters have backed Eubank Jr. to keep the family name unbeaten against Benn with his added weight and years.
But amid scenes on Friday as the star failed to make the cut for middleweight, one-time WBC challenger Sheeraz tipped his rival to deliver a name-making performance.
"I've got Conor Benn to win inside six rounds by knockout," he told DAZN News. "He's younger, fresher, and I feel like he's going to rise to the occasion and become a star.
"You've got to go into your zone. It's easier said than done, but it all comes down to how much preparation you've done in camp.
"If you know you've ticked all the boxes on that ringwalk, there's nothing stopping you from reaching your destiny."
Sheeraz also tipped Liam Smith to deliver in his battle with Aaron McKenna, suggesting the ex-WBO light middleweight champion's pedigree will see him through.
"He's not a dark horse, but I think [he] will have a very good performance," he added. "He's not a dark horse, but he's been underlooked.
"You've got to remember, he's a world champion. He comes from boxing royalty. I think he's really going to shine."
Watch three incredible fight nights in one week only on DAZN
Fight fans are in for a treat at the end of April / start of May, with three amazing fight cards within seven days - and DAZN PPV is the only place to watch them all.
- April 26: Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn
- May 2: Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero; Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez; Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr.
- May 3: Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull
Arch rivals Eubank Jr and Benn finally go head-to-head to start the exhilarating week, with PPV prices at £19.95 in the UK; $24.99 in the US; €24.99 in Europe.
Garcia vs. Romero and Canelo vs. Scull fight nights follow, which will both be exclusively on DAZN. Fight fans can purchase either fight individually for $59.99 US; £/€21.99 UK/IRE; ROW - $24.99 per PPV or take advantage of the DAZN Knockout Weekend Bundle where both fights can be purchased for $90 US; £34.99 in the UK and €34.99 in Europe .
