Cork’s Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan has weighed in on the upcoming Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch, backing the person who stopped him almost a decade in the past, however believes the load minimize may very well be a decisive issue.
The fan-favourite Leesider feels Eubanks expertise and technical means will show to be a decisive issue within the rematch, although he admits the rehydration clause might tip the scales in Conor Benn’s favour.
“I believe the one saving grace for Benn on this battle is the rehydration clause… I believe he (Eubank) is a superior fighter, a greater boxer” mentioned O’Sullivan in a current interview.
Reflecting on their tumultuous first encounter, the place Eubank emerged victorious by way of unanimous resolution, O’Sullivan felt that “possibly Benn obtained a bit humbled” and that the Londoner could have wanted the setback.
The veteran middleweight, who shared the ring with Eubank Jr again in 2015, feels the Brighton man’s greatest opponent may very well be the scales, recalling that “when myself and Eubank fought again in 2015 he struggled to make weight again then… it’s ten years on so clearly he’s going to be struggling that bit extra to make weight.”
The Cork man isn’t satisfied that Benn can bother Eubank on means alone and doesn’t assume that “Benn has something on him, aside from the truth that Eubank would possibly fatigue with the rehydration clause.”
Having fought Eubank Jr, since then O’Sullivan has struck up a friendship along with his father, and understands the previous World Title holders unease with the phrases of the battle, as he publicly voiced his considerations in regards to the weight settlement, urging his son to withdraw.
“I get him… he’s had tragedies in his boxing profession with the Michael Watson battle, he is aware of his boxing” mentioned O’Sullivan.
The respect runs deep for O’Sullivan, who grew up idolising Eubank, recollecting that “he was the man who truly obtained me into loving boxing a lot, the primary professional battle I attended was Steve Collins vs Eubank again in 1995… that was the battle that obtained me dreaming of being a professional fighter.”
Thirty years later, O’Sullivan continues to be a fan embedded within the sport, and nonetheless “a fan of Eubank” the faces could have modified, however the stage of respect clearly hasn’t, as he ideas his former foe to go 2-0 within the rivalry.
