Chris Eubank Jr has announced that his father will be present at his November 15 rematch against Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as he was for the first bout.
Eubank Sr did, however, confirm he will not contribute to his son's preparation.
The British boxing legend will offer his support on the night of the clash but remains absent from the training camp, maintaining the separation that has characterised their professional relationship in recent years.
"He will be there when it counts," Eubank Jr told Ring Magazine, whilst clarifying that his father has not been involved in his training regime "for a long time" and that this arrangement would continue.
Chris Eubank Jr has announced that his father will be present at his November 15 rematch against Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as he was for the first bout
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The relationship between father and son has undergone significant improvement following years of minimal contact. The pair had communicated just once in a two-year period before their reconciliation.
Their bond was notably restored when Eubank Sr made an unexpected appearance at April's initial bout, despite having previously condemned the contest as a "circus" and labelling it a "disgrace".
The senior Eubank had publicly campaigned against the fight, citing concerns about weight restrictions endangering his son.
Chris Eubank Sr lifted his son after his historic victory over Conor Benn in April
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In a dramatic turn of events, Eubank Sr contacted his son the evening before the bout.
He subsequently entered the stadium alongside Eubank Jr and celebrated in jubilant and emotional fashion following the unanimous decision victory, hoisting his son aloft in a moment of public reconciliation.
For the upcoming bout, Eubank Jr has enlisted Brian 'BoMac' McIntyre and assistant Esau Dieguez to oversee his preparation.
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will face off in the rematch this November
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McIntyre previously coached Eubank Jr to his most impressive victory against Liam Smith in 2023, though they subsequently separated before reuniting for this contest.
The trainer recently orchestrated Terence Crawford's remarkable triumph over Canelo Alvarez on Saturday evening, positioning himself as a strong candidate for Trainer of the Year honours.
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Despite his son's first-fight victory, Eubank Sr maintains reservations about the rematch.
"He's still worried even though I won the first fight," Eubank Jr revealed on Loose Women.
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Chris Eubank Jr accused Eddie Hearn's team of delaying his e=ambulance form leaving the stadium in their last bout
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The younger Eubank has made serious accusations regarding the aftermath of April's contest, claiming at Wednesday's press conference that Hearn's team prevented his ambulance from departing the venue for 20 minutes whilst he required oxygen treatment.
"Now, if it were a serious injury that 20 minutes could have been the difference between life and death," Eubank Jr stated, describing the alleged incident as part of numerous attempts to "destroy" him.
Hearn has strongly refuted these allegations as “bulls***” and warned of potential legal proceedings against the Brighton fighter.
The pair were also at loggerheads in dispute of Hearn's attempted tribute to Ricky Hatton, after he was found dead in his home over the weekend.
The promoter was cut off by Eubank Jr, with Hearn branding him an “a*******”. The boxer swiftly replied with a social media post, saying: “Imagine using Ricky Hatton’s passing as a way to try & get to talk at a press conference.
"New low from Hearn here. I apologise on Eddie’s behalf. Awesome tribute to Ricky at the start of the presser though he really was a legend. Thoughts & prayers are with his family.”
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