Regardless of shedding by unanimous determination in April, Benn was fast to push for the rematch, which Hearn feels is an indication of his rising confidence.
“I feel he took this battle as a result of he believes he can win it this time,” Hearn mentioned.
“He was too small final time, bodily, however he nonetheless made it a 50/50 together with his tenacity and talent.
“The long-term [goal] for Conor Benn is to win a welterweight world title however that may wait.”
The primary battle was excessive on drama – from Benn’s failed doping assessments to egg-slaps, last-minute fines and a shock look from Chris Eubank Sr on battle night time.
Hearn believes the sequel could possibly be even greater if the fighters’ legendary fathers, Nigel Benn and Eubank Sr, are concerned from the beginning.
“This time the distinction could also be Eubank Sr is a part of the promotion,” Hearn mentioned. “That hour earlier than the primary battle won’t ever be matched. The battle itself can be matched. I feel will probably be the thirteenth spherical again once more.”
The rematch announcement got here as a shock after Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s Common Leisure Authority, confirmed the bout on social media.
“The announcement caught everybody abruptly, together with Eubank. Turki introduced the battle with out telling anybody. Staff Eubank reached out to me proper after the announcement [a bit confused],” Hearn mentioned.
Eubank has but to publicly touch upon the bout and he and his workforce haven’t responded to a request for remark from BBC Sport, however Hearn is assured the battle will go forward.
“The one purpose fights do not occur is due to the cash,” Hearn mentioned. “The cash is ready and the cash is very large. No-one loves cash greater than Eubank. It would occur.”
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