Benn vs Eubank Jr rematch is strictly business, no hype

There will be a movie quality to the rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn on 20 September. The inevitable, blockbuster sequel.

- STEVE BUNCE

Nobody really knows how many Rocky films have been mentioned and then not made. And nobody cares, we just want the action from the ones that did happen.

The fierce family rivalry between the Benns and the Eubanks - our modern feudal knights - is the same.

Benn and Eubank Jr stepped free of any shadows cast by their iconic fathers when they met for the first time in April. The fight between the sons was so shockingly good, it just had to happen again.

The narrative, to use the movie word, is just too spectacular. So far, the dads have met twice, the sons have met once, and they have just agreed to fight again. This time, it’s personal.

In addition to the fights that have taken place, dozens of other dates, weights and venues have collapsed and vanished. This rematch was made quickly and that is a good thing; it feels like part two of a trilogy. The dads both wanted that, trust me. The sons will get what the dads wanted and that is perfect.

This fight will be about the sons, the two men in the ring. The weight issue will not be a factor, the turbulent history of the dads will not be the story and, as we found out in the first brutal affair, they both have the heart and stamina to deliver a classic. As I said, this time it really is personal.