Roy Jones Jr. has an idea for Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn that makes the British matchup even more meaningful for fans.
The American boxing legend, who reigned as the pound-for-pound king during his career, believes both parents should take the lead in the corners.
Jones has been training Eubank Jr. for his last few fights. He even housed the man from Brighton during Covid.
Will Roy Jones Jr. or Chris Eubank be in Chris Eubank Jr’s corner?
However, RJJ now says that he will stay in the United States. The fight takes place on October 8 at the O2 Arena in London.
On Chris Eubank Sr. taking responsibility for his son’s actions on fight night, Jones Jr. told Fighthype.com: “If it was me and I was wondering what I should do, I would have told him to do exactly that.
“Your parents are the reason the fight is happening. Having parents in the corners will make it even bigger for everyone.
“So if I was a fan, I would definitely like to see Nigel in Conor’s corner and Eubank Sr in Chris’s corner.”
The veteran, who fought Mike Tyson in a 2020 exhibition, says the fight would be irrelevant if Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn hadn’t thought twice during the 1990s.
“Parents are the reason the fight is relevant. So I’m going to take a step back because they are the reason the fight is happening,” Jones revealed.
“Why would I want to put my values ​​above something bigger than that?
“If it wasn’t for his parents, this fight wouldn’t even be talked about right now. That’s because one is welterweight and the other is middleweight.”
Eubank vs. Benn Legacy
Jones insists his decision is solely due to his admiration for Eubank and his father, a former world champion.
“I love the boy to death. I do everything I can for him. But this fight is much more beneficial if his dad is in the corner. The friction between the two parents gives more heat.
“I want to do what is best for the team, not for myself. And for the team, it’s [Eubank Snr] in the corner. Plus, Conor’s dad would be in the corner because that’s what started it all.”
Attenuated
Despite discussing the friction between the elder Eubank and Benn, it is much more toned down than it was twenty years ago.
The pair buried the newborns a long time ago and will go on a “Trilogy Tour” of the UK to coincide with the build-up to and aftermath of the fight.
They will review their rivalry and reconciliation. While promoters on both sides try to make the most of the Pay Per View opportunity that his father’s legacy brings.
In saying that, Eubank Jr. and Benn certainly don’t like each other, as they both posted contrasting posts on social media.
Benn is portraying that he is training like a demon and bulking up to hit the 157-pound limit. At the same time, Eubank is cheating the younger contender by preventing him from overeating and not trying to cut the weight.
The protagonists will reveal everything at the weigh-in on October 7. But promoter Kalle Sauerland won’t be happy if Eubank doesn’t hit the mark for the fight.
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