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• Ben Shalom Responds To Martin Bakole Claiming He Is ‘Ruining His Career’: “It’s Very Disappointing”

The public fallout between promoter Ben Shalom and heavyweight fighter has not yet been resolved. Bakole took to social media back in April and claimed that the reason he has fought so little in the last 12 months is down to the inaction of his promotional outfit, Boxxer. Shalom initially responded and said that he […]...2026
• ‘We’re talking to his team’: Ben Shalom discusses Chris Eubank Jr future

Chris Eubank Jr (35-4, 25 KOs) has been one of the most outspoken fighters in recent years. His public spats with Billy Joe Saunders and Conor Benn were two of the most high-profile. The 36-year-old was last seen in the ring last November, where he was comfortably beaten by Conor Benn in their rematch. He […]...2026
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• Ben Shalom deliver damning verdict on Martin Bakole

Martin Bakole recently took to social media to fire shots at Boxxer and Ben Shalom, blaming them for his inactivity. However, Boxxer founder Ben Shalom has now given a response to Bakole’s accusations when speaking to The Stomping Ground. Martin Bakole fires shots at Boxxer In a fiery online rant at Boxxer and Ben Shalom, Bakole said: “For everybody asking what is happening with me. I am ready to ...2026
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• Martin Bakole breaks silence on inactivity and launches Ben Shalom rant

The career of Martin Bakole has become somewhat of an enigma, with inactivity and a lack of big fights, for the heavy-handed Congolese heavyweight. He has enjoyed high points, but there have also been plenty of frustrations. Bakole has taken to his X account to launch a fiery rant at Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom and update the boxing world on why there is no fight news regarding him. Martin Bakole l...2026
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• Frank Smith Claims He Knows “One Thing” That Could End Ben Shalom’s Career
Frank Smith has come out firing against promotional rival Boxxer by stating that, “there is one thing that I know about Ben Shalom that would end him.” The Matchroom Boxing CEO, who is married to Chris Eubank Jr’s sister, has been accused of being disloyal to his family by Shalom on TalkSport, saying: “Frank Smith […] The post Frank Smith Claims He Knows “One Thing” That Could End Ben ...2026
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• Ben Shalom reacts to Conor Benn splitting from Eddie Hearn: “They do this themselves”

Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom has shared his thoughts after the shock announcement that has left career-long promoter Eddie Hearn in favour of signing with rival Dana White and his new promotional outfit, Zuffa Boxing. Benn debuted professionally with Matchroom Boxing and has remained with the company throughout his 25-fight career, with Hearn famously sticking by […] The post Ben Shalom reacts to C...2026
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• Ben Shalom says he has the heavyweight to beat Moses Itauma: “We’ll take that fight”

Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom believes he has the man to beat Moses Itauma, putting an end to the heavyweight prodigy’s ruthless run of scintillating knockouts. Itauma, who recently turned 21, was gearing up to face Jermaine Franklin next week, only for the precocious talent to sustain an injury during his training camp. As a result, […] The post Ben Shalom says he has the heavyweight to beat M...2026
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• Frazer Clarke vs Jeamie TKV – assessing the underdog’s chances

On November 29, at Vaillant Live in Derby, Frazer Clarke vs Jeamie TKV (8-2, 5 KOs) headlines the first Boxxer Promotions show on the BBC. This heavyweight main event will be for the vacant British heavyweight title, vacated by David Adeleye, who decided to pursue a bout with Filip Hrgovic instead of a rematch with TKV. Ahead of this British title fight, we take a look at the odds, which favour Cl...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more

Tank Davis went stunning draw with Lamont Roach | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images From Brooklyn to Belfast, boxing was dominated by officiating controversy this weekend, and Riyadh Season is setting up an enormous weekend in May. Controversy! Boxing fans are sick of it, boxing promoters can never get enough of it, and it remains inevitable in this disorganized sport that still maintains its...2025
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• ‘It Could Be On Sight’ – Eddie Hearn Reacts to Benn-Eubank Chaos

On February 25, the boxing world witnessed Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. come face to face at the opening press conference for their April 26 fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Benn vs. Eubank Jr. has been a simmering rivalry since their original fight fell apart due to Benn’s two failed drug tests. This highly anticipated bout will headline the first-ever Ring Magazine UK card. The press confe...2025
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• Conor Benn Next Fight: Eddie Hearn Reveals Offer Made for World Title Shot

Conor Benn recently received another boost in his efforts to return to the ring with the UK Anti-Doping and British Board of Boxing Control electing not to appeal his suspension being lifted. Following this news, it appears it is full steam ahead regarding the return of Benn, and Eddie Hearn, when speaking to iFLTV gave the latest on a possible fight with Chris Eubank Jr. Hearn also revealed they ...2024
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• ‘I want you by my side’: Chris Eubank Jr hopes to reconcile with father once Conor Benn fight is official

Chris Eubank Jr says an offer will be made to Conor Benn this week. | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Chris Eubank Jr reflects on last weekend’s big event and looks ahead to his own future. Chris Eubank Jr spends time talking to iFL TV about his thoughts on the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight, why it was tough to watch, and then talks about his own future as he looks to re-stage a fig...2024
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• 🚨 Update on Ben Whittaker injury & his return | Plus Canelo v Eubank Jr | T2T Extra with Ben Shalom
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• Show Must Go On – Azeez – Buatsi Off, Lawal – Chamberlain Survives

The disappointment of an injury to British Light-Heavyweight Dan Azeez just days before his potentially totemic encounter with Joshua Buatsi in London this weekend is acutely felt. Particularly, by those boxing fans who swam in the sewer of MisFits match ups last Saturday. Buatsi and Azeez was to be the ideal, old-school antidote, the mouthwash after the horse-shit sandwich. World Title Shot Relev...2023
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• Buatsi-Azeez postponed after Azeez suffers back injury days before fight
Featured image: Lawrence Lustig/BOXXER. BOXXER have announced that Joshua Buatsi will no longer be fighting Dan Azeez on Saturday after the latter withdrew with a back injury. Promoter Ben Shalom has however since confirmed that the show will go ahead with Mikael Lawal‘s British cruiserweight title defence against Isaac Chamberlain filling the main event slot. […]...2023
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• Highlights: Chris Eubank Jr dominates Liam Smith, scores 10th round stoppage

Chris Eubank Jr got his revenge on Liam Smith, but the fight was not what anyone wanted | Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images Chris Eubank Jr got his revenge on Liam Smith, but the fight was not what anyone wanted. Chris Eubank Jr fully got his revenge on Liam Smith today, but the fight was clearly not what any fan was hoping to see, as Smith seemed hobbled and immobile for the...2023
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"Bakole has taken to his X account to launch a fiery rant at Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom and update the boxing world on why there is no fight news regarding him."

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"Bakole’s promoter Ben Shalom tells Sky Sports that his fighter will waste no time and move to immediately enforce that mandatory title fight as soon as he beats Ajagba."

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"Ben Shalom Calls For Deontay Wilder vs. Martin Bakole Showdown"

• Ben Shalom deliver damning verdict on Martin Bakole
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• Martin Bakole breaks silence on inactivity and launches Ben Shalom rant
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• Ben Shalom Teases Chris Eubank Jr 2026 return

The career of Chris Eubank Jr is often somewhat of an enigma. His best wins had come against James DeGale and Arthur Abraham. He avenged his loss to Liam Smith, stopping the Liverpulian in 2023. Two memorable fights against Conor Benn were in 2025, with many wondering whether we would see Eubank in the ring again. His promoter, Ben Shalom, has spoken to BoxingScene, clarifying the 36-year-old’s fu...2026
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• Joshua Buatsi leaves Ben Shalom for Frank Warren

Joshua Buatsi has a new promoter and broadcaster. Buatsi has inked a promotional deal with Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions and will fight on streaming service DAZN moving forwards. The 32-year-old light heavyweight’s contract with previous promoter, Ben Shalom’s BOXXER expired following his unanimous decision defeat to Callum Smith in February and was not renewed. The […] The post Josh...2025
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• Sky drops BOXXER immediately, DAZN set to pounce
World Boxing News understands DAZN is interested in landing BOXXER after Sky Sports dropped the promoter after Saturday’s event. Ben Shalom is moving on following the end of his contract with the media giants. Sky decided to drop BOXXER at the end of a four-year deal, which expires on June 30. That deadline means Saturday’s… The post Sky drops BOXXER immediately, DAZN set t...2025
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• Eubank fined by BBBofC for egg-strike on Benn

Chris Eubank Jr would respond by saying hitting Conor Benn with the egg was worth every penny. | Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images Chris Eubank Jr has been issued a £100,000 fine for his misconduct at the Conor Benn press conference. Chris Eubank Jr’s public stunt of slapping Conor Benn with an egg at their opening press conference may have been personally gratifying for him, but it looks...2025
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• Most Feared Heavyweight Punchers in 2025

For years, the heavyweight division struggled, with big fights failing to materialize and excitement fading. That all changed when Turki Alalshikh stepped in, delivering a series of blockbuster matchups that reignited the division. 2024 was one of the greatest years in heavyweight boxing, featuring an undisputed showdown and unforgettable clashes. With 2025 shaping up to be another explosive year,...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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• Bakole promised big fight in May despite KO loss to Parker

Martin Bakole took a chance that didn’t work out in his favor but looks to regain his career momentum. | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Martin Bakole has been offered another big opportunity this spring despite getting stopped by Joseph Parker over the weekend. Martin Bakole rolled the dice to step in as a late replacement opponent for Joseph Parker over the weekend, but things did...2025
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• Chris Eubank Jr agrees to Conor Benn purse split, fight closer for 2025

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are closer to a deal for a 2025 fight | Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn may be getting closer to a deal for a 2025 fight. Chris Eubank Jr has agreed to terms on a purse split for a potential fight in 2025 against Conor Benn, promoter Ben Shalom tells Sky Sports. Specifically, the 35-year-old Eubank has agree...2024
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• Martin Bakole breaks silence on inactivity and launches Ben Shalom rant
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• Ben Shalom says he has the heavyweight to beat Moses Itauma: “We’ll take that fight”
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• Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Ben Shalom Predicts Fast Start, Big Finish

Eubank Jr (34-3, 25 KOs) vs Conor Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) is scheduled to headline the main event of The Ring’s Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves fight card at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 26. The entire event will be live on DAZN in over 200 countries on Pay-Per-View. At the Grand Arrivals event in London, Ben Shalom spoke to “The Stomping Ground” revealing his Eubank Jr vs Benn Pr...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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• ‘It Could Be On Sight’ – Eddie Hearn Reacts to Benn-Eubank Chaos
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• Chris Billam-Smith Eyes Undisputed Glory if He Defeats Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez

On November 16 at The Venue Riyadh Season in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Chris Billam-Smith (20-1, 13 KOs) and Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez will clash in a cruiserweight unification bout for the WBA and WBO titles at the Riyadh Season Latino night. The entire card will be available through your monthly DAZN subscription in over 200 countries around the globe. Ahead of this huge contest, Ben Shalom has spoke...2024
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• ‘He Is Only Scratching the Surface of What He Is Really Capable Of’: What’s Next for Adam Azim?

On November 18, Adam Azim (10-0, 7 KOs) Defeated Franck Petitjean (24-7-3, 6 KOs) at The Halls in Wolverhampton – via an impressive tenth-round TKO. The Slough-born fighter came into this EBU European super lightweight Championship fight on the back of gaining valuable experience in his unanimous decision wins over Aram Faniian and Santos Reyes. Big Fight Weekend named Azim as one of our top...2023
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• ‘I am back’: Richard Riakporhe set to return against Dylan Bregeon, Nov. 18

Richard Riakporhe looks to demonstrate his standing against Dylan Bregeon. | Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images Richard Riakporhe will make his second appearance of the year after fighting this past January. Cruiserweight contender Richard Riakporhe is officially scheduled for his next fight as Sky Sports reports that he’ll appear on the Aziz vs Petitjean card on Nov. 18, taking on Dylan...2023
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• Highlights: Chris Eubank Jr dominates Liam Smith, scores 10th round stoppage
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• Mayer added to Smith vs Eubank undercard, Sept. 2

Mikaela Mayer is set for her next fight, Sept. 2. | Photo by Mark Robinson/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Mikaela Mayer will take on Silvia Bortot in her return. Former women’s world titleholder Mikaela Mayer is set for her return as Sky Sports reports that she’ll join the undercard of Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank 2. The 33-year-old Mayer (18-1, 5 KOs) is scheduled to take on 38-year-old Si...2023
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• Ben Shalom deliver damning verdict on Martin Bakole
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• Frank Smith Claims He Knows “One Thing” That Could End Ben Shalom’s Career
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• Riyadh Season agrees ‘game-changing deal’ for British boxing

Riyadh Season’s involvement in boxing has taken another step, with Ring Magazine, owned by Turki Alalshikh, revealing a “game-changing deal” for British boxing. Riyadh Season has agreed a major sponsorship with Boxxer to support the new era of UK fights set to begin on October 25 on BBC Two, with Frazer Clarke (9-1-1, 7 KOs) vs Jeamie TKV (8-2, 5 KOs) headlining. BBC Two to showcase Clarke vs TKV...2025
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• Eubank v Benn Rematch Is A Go As Boxing Returns To Free To Air UK TV

It feels like Boxing is consistently full of big news, but due to a lull in the schedule recently, there hasn’t been much happening in the world of boxing. However, two significant pieces of news have occurred with the Eubank vs Benn rematch confirmed and the news of boxing returning to free-to-air on UK TV. Eubank vs Benn Rematch and Boxing Return to Free-to-Air TV in the UK Two Major Annou...2025
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• BOXXER Announces New Broadcast Deal Following Sky Sports Departure

Boxing promotional outfit BOXXER has announced via press release a new broadcast deal that will see their events on BBC Sport. The announcement, made Friday, comes just months after their partnership with Sky Sports came to an end. BOXXERhad a four-year deal with the broadcaster that ended in June this year. The new partnership with BBC Sport will see events air on a free-to-air basis. According t...2025
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• ‘I will not be an accomplice’: Eubank Sr won’t attend son’s fight against Benn

Chris Eubank Sr still believes his son won’t end up fighting Conor Benn later this month. | Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images for Prime Video Chris Eubank Sr says he won’t be apart of the ‘circus’ fight between Eubank Jr and Conor Benn. Chris Eubank Sr talks to Seconds Out about the upcoming fight between Conor Benn and his son, which is now just around the corner. Eubank Sr has been st...2025
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• Eubank fined by BBBofC for egg-strike on Benn
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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• Ben Shalom Calls For Deontay Wilder vs. Martin Bakole Showdown
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• Highlights: Chris Eubank Jr dominates Liam Smith, scores 10th round stoppage
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• Highlights: Marshall takes undisputed from Crews-Dezurn, eyes Shields rematch
Savannah Marshall is now looking for a Claressa Shields rematch after beating Franchon Crews-Dezurn | Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images Savannah Marshall is now looking for a Claressa Shields rematch after beating Franchon Crews-Dezurn. Savannah Marshall became undisputed super middleweight champion today in Manchester, beating Franchon Crews-Dezurn by majority decision over 10 ro...2023
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• Joshua Buatsi Comfortably Outpoints Pawel Stepien In Flat Performance

Joshua Buatsi marked his BOXXER promotional debut by beating Pawel Stepien over ten rounds in a lacklustre showing. Buatsi split with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom to link up with Ben Shalom’s outfit back in March, and thus finds himself back on Sky Sports after a brief stint on DAZN. In a pre-fight tape, he promised fans […] The post Joshua Buatsi Comfortably Outpoints Pawel Stepien I...2023
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• Usyk’s Promoter Names Heavyweight Contender That ‘Beats Joshua And Wilder’

Ben Shalom has revealed he received an interesting message from Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter, Alex Krassyuk, after Martin Bakole’s impressive win over Ihor Shevadzutskyi in Poland this past weekend. Bakole took just three rounds to dispatch of the man known as ‘Hulk’, who was previously undefeated and represented Ukraine at the World Series of Boxing as […] The post Usyk...2023
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• Ben Shalom ‘Shocked’ At Eddie Hearn’s ‘Defamatory’ Comments On Khan Test Result

The fallout from Amir Khan’s failed doping test and subsequent year-long investigation continues, as promoter Ben Shalom vehemently opposes Eddie Hearn’s intervention. News broke that Khan had failed a post-fight drugs test after his stoppage loss to Kell Brook in February of 2022. The athlete and the British Boxing Board of Control were informed of […] The post Ben Shalom ‘...2023
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• All in Good Time: Adam Azim’s promoter suggests he could swerve Dalton Smith fight
The post All in Good Time: Adam Azim’s promoter suggests he could swerve Dalton Smith fight appeared first on Boxing News. Although he expects it to happen eventually, Ben Shalom isn't sure Azim vs. Smith will happen next, writes Declan Taylor The post All in Good Time: Adam Azim’s promoter suggests he could swerve Dalton Smith fight appeared first on Boxing News....2024
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• Ben Shalom Hopeful Of Imminent Joshua Buatsi-Anthony Yarde Announcement
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• Ben Shalom deliver damning verdict on Martin Bakole
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• Ben Shalom says he has the heavyweight to beat Moses Itauma: “We’ll take that fight”
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• Frazer Clarke vs Jeamie TKV – assessing the underdog’s chances
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• Riyadh Season agrees ‘game-changing deal’ for British boxing
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• Eubank v Benn Rematch Is A Go As Boxing Returns To Free To Air UK TV
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• ‘He has to win in even better fashion to demand Canelo fight’: Shalom talks Eubank vs Benn rematch

Ben Shalom says a fall rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will be another huge event. | Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images Chris Eubank Jr’s promoter says if he wants to secure a Canelo fight he’ll need to turn in an ever better performance over Conor Benn. Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom talks to iFL TV about where things currently stand on an anticipated rematch b...2025
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• Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Ben Shalom Predicts Fast Start, Big Finish
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• Eubank fined by BBBofC for egg-strike on Benn
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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• Ben Shalom deliver damning verdict on Martin Bakole
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• Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach, DQ in Belfast, Ryan Garcia returns, Eubank vs Benn, more
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• ‘It Could Be On Sight’ – Eddie Hearn Reacts to Benn-Eubank Chaos
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