‘I will get back in the ring’ – Chris Eubank Sr, 58, reveals what would see him make shock boxing return
CHRIS EUBANK SR has tried to talk his son out of a rematch with Conor Benn by threatening to return to the ring himself.
Eubank Jr, 35, is on course to run back last month’s incredible Tottenham tussle in a rematch SunSport understands is being eyed for September 27.
Senior, who made an 11th-hour decision to attend the controversial catchweight clash, has begged his namesake to sail off into the sunset while he still has all his faculties.
And he hopes the threat of him lacing up the gloves at the ripe old age of 58 will scare his son stiff and prompt him to walk away from the sport.
During the latest episode of his Call Chris Eubank podcast, he said: “What suits Junior, in my view? He doesn’t need to do anything else.
“He’ll never better than [that] performance. There’s two of us now, there’s nothing we can’t do.
“If you don’t get back into the ring Jr, then neither will I.
“But if you get back in the ring, I will get back in the ring in some exhibition match.
“I’m going to pressure you. You want to fight again? OK, then I will fight too. Cause I’m with you.”
Senior, a former world champion at middle and super-middleweight, called time on his legendary career in 1998 following losses to Carl Thompson and Joe Calzaghe.
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Yet with all the tremendous heart shown by both boxers, there wasn’t much technique, skill or finesse on display here.
After tons of trash talking, egg throwing and mind games that have been played out to the world over the last three years, SunSport’s Wally Downes Jr gives his verdict on what should be the final chapter in one of British boxing’s biggest beefs.
Read here to find out why the 12-round slugfest should not be repeated – and why the rivalry should now be put to bed.
But he hasn’t been tempted to come out of retirement for one last payday like former heavyweight champs Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson
And other than Junior, who was hospitalised with severe dehydration after his decision win over Benn, fighting again, there’s nothing that could tempt ‘Simply the Best’ to make the lonely walk to the ring again.
In an exclusive interview with Sunsport, the Brit boxing icon said: “I wouldn’t sell my peace of mind for the world.
“No, I’m not taking aim again as I already hit the bullseye.
“If I take aim again, I know I’m not going to be able to hit the bullseye.
“You only can do that in your 20s. I’ve aimed, fired and I’m grateful for my score.
“All the gold in Buckingham Palace could not make this king go back in there and put it on the line.”
He added: “I’m happy. You show me a man that would jeopardise his happiness and I’ll show you a fool.”