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A bout that’s been in development since 2022 is finally close to happening. It was previously scrapped after Benn failed a drug test, a revelation that sent shockwaves throughout the boxing world.
The long-awaited grudge match between the sons of two iconic fighters from the 1990s is among the most highly anticipated British showdowns of the year. Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn, both former super-middleweight world champions, faced off twice during a golden era for the division in the UK—Eubank Sr. claimed victory in their 1990 clash, while their 1993 rematch ended in a split-decision draw.
Twenty years on, their sons carved out their own careers in the ring. Although they campaigned in separate weight classes, the idea of them facing off didn’t seem likely—until a money-spinning showdown, driven by fans’ nostalgia, was finalized for October 2022.
Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn is now set for Saturday, April 26, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The bout will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV for £19.95 / $24.99 / €24.99. Global stream access is available across all devices—app, browser, and smart TV—with a DAZN subscription required to purchase the pay-per-view at DAZN.com.
Main Card Begins:
5:00 PM BST
6:00 PM CEST
12:00 PM ET
9:00 AM PT
Main Event Ring walks (Estimated):
10:00 PM BST
11:00 PM CEST
5:00 PM ET
2:00 PM PT
Complete Fight Lineup:
Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn in a middleweight clash
Anthony Yarde squares off with Lyndon Arthur at light heavyweight
Liam Smith faces Aaron McKenna in a middleweight bout
Chris Billam-Smith battles Brandon Glanton in the cruiserweight division
Viddal Riley meets Cheavon Clarke in a cruiserweight showdown
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Aaron Rodgers explains his criteria for playing Sunday vs. Bears
Aaron Rodgers has always been a tough quarterback. He has dealt with several injuries throughout the course of his career, but he's always done everything he could to see the field. That's no different now that he's with the Pittsburgh Steelers and dealing with a fracture in his left (non-throwing) wrist. Rodgers injured himself against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, but he's already talking about trying to get back for Pittsburgh's Week 12 contest against the Chicago Bears. In fact, he revealed on Wednesday that he will try things out at practice before this week is over. "It feels better than it did Sunday, that's for sure," Rodgers said Wednesday afternoon, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. "... Was thankful to get today to work with [head athletic trainer Gabe Amponsah] and just focus on rehab for today. Trying to get back on the field tomorrow and see what I can do." Aaron Rodgers going to test out his wrist injury on Thursday Rodgers wants to be able to play against the Bears, a team he has owned throughout the years, but he's also saying that he'll be cautious. Remember, he is just weeks away from turning 42. A fractured wrist would be tough to play with at 24. As anyone who has ever gotten older would attest, things tend to hurt even more as you age. Throw in the fact that Rodgers is playing perhaps the most physical sport on Earth, and it makes sense that he does have a very specific standard that he must meet before he decides if he can play — and it has nothing to do with pain. "It's a safety thing," Rodgers said. Rodgers has played in 29 regular-season games against the Bears in his NFL career. Including two playoff wins, he boasts a 26-5 record against them. Since he last squared off with Chicago as the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers in 2022, he had won nine games in a row against the Bears. If he feels he can keep himself safe on Sunday, you can bet he's going to try to play.
Cowboys Announce Trevon Diggs News After Four Missed Games
Trevon Diggs watched on as Brian Schottenheimer and the Dallas Cowboys ended a two-game skid, defeating Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders 33-16 in Week 11's edition of "Monday Night Football." Now, the Cowboys improve to 4-5-1 on the 2025 NFL season with a Week 12 NFC East matchup on the horizon against the Philadelphia Eagles. Ten games into the regular season, the Cowboys have fielded one of the NFL’s worst defenses, allowing 378.7 total yards per game, 30th in the league, and a league-worst 258.7 passing yards. With the unit struggling, Jerry Jones decided it was time for upgrades, acquiring defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and linebacker Logan Wilson at the trade deadline. The team also welcomed back linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who had been recovering from a knee injury. With the reinforcements arriving for the Raiders matchup, the defense delivered its best performance of the season, allowing just 236 total yards, including only 27 on the ground. Despite the impressive outing, Dallas was still without one of its top defenders, as Diggs remained sidelined. Ahead of the Cowboys’ Week 7 win over the Washington Commanders, Diggs was ruled out after suffering a concussion in an accident at home. The following week, he was placed on injured reserve while also dealing with a separate knee injury. He has missed Dallas’ last four games, during which the team went 2-2. Diggs won't be able to make his return until the Thanksgiving matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, meaning he will be out against the Eagles. But on Wednesday, Schottenheimer had a positive update to share on his Pro Bowl cornerback. "Brian Schottenheimer says that Solomon Thomas is 'making progress' and with Trevon Diggs, 'all signs are that he's doing everything he's supposed to do,'" Cowboys reporter Tommy Yarrish wrote on X. "#Cowboys are doing walkthroughs today, so they'll know more on the injury front tomorrow." The Cowboys will take on the Eagles on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at AT T Stadium.
Wild Jalen Hurts stat shows he's not the problem with Eagles offense
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