Eubank vs Benn 2: Predictions from Tony Bellew, George Groves and more for Chris Eubank Jr’s rematch with Conor Benn

Conor Benn is seeking revenge and looking to bounce back from his first defeat when he faces bitter rival Chris Eubank Jr in a rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

Eubank and Benn reignited a family feud in April – 35 years after their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, began the story with two all-action contests.

All three judges scored the first bout 116-112 in Eubank’s favour at the same venue in April, but some argued it was a much closer fight.

You can follow live text and radio commentary of Eubank v Benn 2 and the undercard action from 19:00 GMT on BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app.

Will Benn gain revenge? Or will the Eubanks’ perfect record against the Benns continue?

BBC Sport asks the world of boxing for their rematch predictions.

«I’m going for a Eubank points win. He’s a bit more experienced and it’s easier when you’ve done it already. When the fight gets tough, which it certainly will, he will have the extra edge because he’s already done it – he won’t want to lose.»

Prediction – Eubank

«Chris Eubank can’t keep Conor Benn off him, he’ll be all over him like a rash. Eubank could catch him hard and stop him but I think the quick turnaround will favour Benn. I think he will outwork Eubank and might stop him, but I’m edging towards a Benn victory on points in an absolute thriller.»

Prediction – Benn

«I think Benn wins because I don’t believe Eubank is motivated enough for this rematch.»

Prediction – Benn

«When this fight got first announced I thought there is no way Eubank can get beat. But this time round, with the confidence he sustained and surviving the bigger man, I think Conor Benn wins. I think he will be better. I think Eubank’s will to win surpassed Conor’s last time, but I don’t think it will this time.»

Prediction – Benn

«Eubank has invested more in himself this time, bringing ‘Bomac’ [trainer Brian McIntyre] back in and that shows he’s really preparing for a fight. I think he underestimated Conor the first time but this time he won’t.»

Prediction – Eubank

«Eubank knows the power Benn possess now and should be in much better shape physically for the rematch. I’m backing Eubank to win on points.»

Prediction – Eubank

«I think Eubank is going to be better prepared. Conor Benn couldn’t have done a better job in preparing himself for that first fight. He says he’s going to control his emotions – he can’t. He’s a hothead. I think Eubank in the coming days will get under his skin enough. He should and I want him to win. I want him to be able to box the distance and I think he might get to him late.»

Prediction – Eubank

«I think it is another really competitive and close fight, but I’m backing Eubank to win on points and put in a solid performance. I like Benn, I think he’s a solid fighter, but I’m not sure if he has made the adjustments needed to win this fight.»

Prediction – Eubank

«I’m going with a close points win for Eubank but I think it’s all up in the air. Benn was more competitive the first time than I thought he would be. I think Benn is at a point in his career where he can probably only get better, where Eubank can probably only get worse from here.»

Prediction – Eubank

«I think it will be similar to the first fight in April but with a little bit less emotion. I’ve got Eubank winning on points.»

Prediction – Eubank

«Benn has to listen to his trainer but with Brian McIntyre in Eubank’s corner it’s very interesting now. The first four rounds are going to be interesting – whoever wins those wins the fight. I would love Benn to win but Eubank is a stubborn guy.»

Prediction – neutral