LONDON — The highly anticipated boxing match between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. will proceed as scheduled, with plans for the bout to take place in London this coming April. Promoters Eddie Hearn and Turki Alalshikh made the announcement on Wednesday, reigniting a rivalry that has deep roots in the sport, dating back over three decades when their fathers, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank, faced off in two legendary encounters.

Originally, the fight was set for October 2022 at the O2 Arena in London but was canceled when Benn failed a voluntary doping test. Following a prolonged effort to prove his innocence, Benn’s suspension was officially lifted last November, allowing the fight to be back on track.

Hearn confirmed the signing of the bout, stating, “We got the fight signed. Conor Benn vs. Chris Eubank is on, two years after the first one.” The 28-year-old Benn shared the moment on Instagram, posting photos of himself signing the contract alongside Hearn and Alalshikh, who is known for organizing boxing events within Saudi Arabia. In his post, Benn expressed excitement, telling Eubank Jr., “Your Fate has been sealed!”

In response, the 35-year-old Eubank Jr. took to his Instagram story, sharing the same image and adding a comment that read, “Conor Benn just signed his own death sentence.” As planned, Benn will be moving up in weight from welterweight for this matchup, but details regarding the specific weight class for the bout have yet to be confirmed.

The upcoming fight is not just about the two current boxers; it also revives memories of their fathers’ fierce rivalry in 1990 and 1993, which captivated boxing fans across the UK and solidified both men’s legacies in the sport. The excitement continues to build as fans await this grudge match between the next generation of fighters.