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Eubank Jr Targets Summer 2026 Return at 168 as Benn Urges Retirement but Hints at Trilogy

His promoter reports medical procedures are trending toward full clearance following November’s hospitalisation.

Overview

  • Ben Shalom said Chris Eubank Jr. has undergone multiple procedures and will not box until issues are fully resolved, with signs pointing to a full recovery.
  • Shalom indicated the comeback plan centers on a move to super-middleweight in the middle of 2026 if medical clearance is achieved.
  • Conor Benn publicly urged Eubank Jr. to retire, citing health concerns and new fatherhood, even as he questioned the suitability of 168 pounds.
  • Benn said he expects a call about a potential trilogy at super-middleweight and acknowledged he would consider it if the financial offer justifies it, though his stated focus remains welterweight.
  • Benn decisively won the November rematch with two twelfth‑round knockdowns and a unanimous decision as the super‑middleweight landscape shifts after Terence Crawford vacated the titles.