The Rivalry Continues: Previewing Eubank Jr.-Benn II

In April of this year, an enthusiastic crowd of over 60,000 spectators crammed into London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the renewal of one of Boxing’s great rivalries. Eubank vs. Benn. A rivalry of legitimate bad blood that began with world champions and legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn in the 1990s, would be carried on by their offspring IBO Middleweight world champion Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn in a non-title twelve round bout that was more about the rivalry itself rather than each fighter’s respective standings in the sport.

The fight did not disappoint with both fighters engaging in a battle of wills from the opening bell that did not let up from start to finish where despite at times late in the fight that he might have been stopped due to utter exhaustion, Eubank was able to prevail to win a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision. Now, only seven months later the two British stars will return to the site of their first meeting, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 15th that can be seen worldwide on DAZN Pay-Per-View or included with subscription for DAZN Ultimate Tier subscribers.

In all truth and honesty with the reader, the fact that this rematch, which is essentially chapter four of the rivalry between the two bloodlines, is occurring as quickly as it is. Certainly not because this veteran Boxing scribe does not feel a rematch is warranted, but because all too often, the business of Boxing tends to rear its head where highly anticipated fights, let alone rematches occur in a reasonable timeframe. It also is worth noting that there was two years and eleven months between the first fight between their fathers and their rematch.

In one sense it is refreshing to see a quick return, but on the other hand, one might question if this second encounter between the two sons is a bit too soon. After all, the first fight was highly anticipated and took years to come to fruition for various reasons, but the fight that was fought back in April was an exhausting one that had to take a lot out of both fighters. Often after a battle like that, it does take time for one to recover from the physical and mental toll a fight like that can take from a fighter. While there are exceptions to that thinking obviously, especially in previous eras where fighters at or near the top of the sport fought more frequently during a calendar year as compared to present day, will this turn out to be one of those exceptions?

Obviously we are likely to get some clarity on that question depending on what occurs in this rematch. What could be different this time? Well, in the eyes of this observer, it will boil down to what approach Conor Benn will try to implement. If one were to look at the first fight and specifically how this bout was fought, they might be surprised that it went the distance. Both fighters seemed to go all out and while it resulted in an entertaining bout that exceeded expectations especially given that Benn was moving up two divisions from Welterweight to Middleweight to face a fighter in Eubank who had held world titles in both the Middleweight and Super-Middleweight divisions. Whether that pace in which the combat was fought was rooted more in emotion in terms of the bad blood between the fighters and their fathers more than a strategic approach is something only the fighters can answer, but a potential benefit for Benn from the rematch coming so quickly is he might be able to approach Eubank more tactically.

Although Eubank ultimately won the first fight by a margin of eight rounds to four or 116-112 in points on all three scorecards, it is indisputable that Benn had periods of significant success throughout the fight and appeared at points where he may have been able to stop Eubank later in the fight due to exhaustion. While I thought the fight was closer than the official judges and ended up with a six rounds to six scorecard at the end of the twelve round bout, I ended up with a unique score in that, despite ending up even in rounds, I had Eubank up two points 114-112. This was due to Eubank, despite looking extremely fatigued having a strong eleventh and twelfth round. In particular, the final round, which he dominated to such a degree that I scored it 10-8 on my unofficial scorecard, despite Eubank not being able to score a knockdown of Benn.

If Benn is able to control the pace this time where it's more about tactics rather than trying to stand and trade shots toe to toe, things may tip more in his favor this time around. How does Benn accomplish this? He needs to cut the ring off and limit Eubank’s ability to move. Although Benn is the fighter known as the puncher of the two, the key will be whether he can be strategic and look to try and gradually break Eubank down rather than trying to end the fight with every punch he throws and he must make sure he conserves his stamina in the event this fight goes into the later rounds as was the case in the first encounter.

In contrast, Eubank needs to be elusive, needs to control the pace in such a way that he can avoid the periods of fatigue that almost got to him in the first fight. While this may be easier said than done, if Eubank can box more than be forced to trade punches this time and find a way to nullify Benn any time he gets close, he may be able to get his second victory in this renewed rivalry, but it may be more lopsided this time around.

The first fight was more about the curiosity of the offspring of two great fighters and the event of the occasion. This time, while it is still about the rivalry between the two bloodlines, hopefully it is more about these two fighters and more about the contrast of styles between them rather than expectations that are hard to live up to. In fairness, the first fight did exceed every possible expectation, what happens in this latest chapter remains to be seen.

“And That's The Boxing Truth." 

Eubank Jr. vs. Benn 2 takes place on Saturday, November 16th at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. The fight as well as its full undercard can be seen worldwide on DAZN Pay-Per-View for $59.99 or as part of DAZN’s newly introduced Ultimate subscription tier for $44.99 per month or $449.99 per year. The broadcast will begin at 11:45AM ET/8:45AM PT.

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Push To Secure Aussie Andrew Moloney's Hometown World Title Shot

Press Release: November 7, 2025 By Murray Wenzel - 

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Talks have begun to bring Andrew Moloney's world title fight to Australia as the pint-sized champion eyes a move to Jai Opetaia's stable.

The IBF has ordered that the winner of December's clash between Mexico's super flyweight champion Willibaldo Garcia and Japan's two-division king Kenshiro Teraji must fight the Australian before June 25 next year.

Moloney, who shook off ring rust with a win in Fiji on Saturday, expects Teraji to beat the Mexican champion in their Saudi Arabia bout.

The Kingscliff-based boxer, who stopped Indian Pawan Kumar in the fifth round in Suva, thinks Garcia has "sold his belt" by seeking an exemption to delay their bout and fight on the big-money Saudi card.

So a trip to Japan as challenger appears the likely route, but Moloney's manager Tony Tolj is hopeful an allegiance with Opetaia's Tasman Fighters can bring it home.

Moloney spent a frustrating year waiting for a fight before a winning return in Fiji on Saturday. 

Moloney spent a frustrating year waiting for a fight before a winning return in Fiji on Saturday. (November 1sr)

Tasman Fighters boss Mick Francis is preparing to host one of the country's deepest cards on December 6, when Opetaia will defend his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight belts for a seventh time.

Heavyweights Justis Huni and Teremoana Teremoana, rising stars Max McIntyre and Austin Aokuso, as well as veteran Paul Fleming, fighting Jake Wyllie, all feature on the Gold Coast.

Moloney's twin brother Jason will also make his Tasman Fighters debut after the brothers' deal with American promoter Top Rank expired.

A bantamweight world champion less than a year ago, Jason has fought in front of more than 50,000 at the Tokyo Dome and hopes a union with Opetaia's team will rekindle his own title dream.

Francis also promotes Brisbane-based Irish light heavyweight star Conor Wallace, who is on the cusp of his own world title opportunity.

Opetaia and Huni will join Francis at a press conference in Sydney on Thursday to announce broadcasting details for the blockbuster Gold Coast card.

But Francis has bigger plans brewing, the Gold Coast promoter already working to secure hometown title shots for Moloney and Wallace early next year.

Moloney's Fiji victory was a relieving bright spot in an otherwise frustrating year.

He spent nearly five weeks in Mexico preparing to fight Argi Cortes in an IBF eliminator before pulling out after the date and location was changed multiple times.

The IBF awarded Moloney the Mandatory spot as challenger to Garcia's belt but then allowed the Mexican an exemption to fight in Saudi Arabia.

That meant Moloney spent nearly a year out of the ring before Saturday's successful return.

Jason Moloney defended his WBO bantamweight belt once before a gut-wrenching defeat in Tokyo last May when Yoshiki Takei, slumped on the ropes, was saved by the bell after dominating the early exchanges.

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Sydney Sweeney, Who Portrays Christy Martin in the New Biopic, Christy, Says the Former Boxing Champion’s Story “Will Save Lives"

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Press Release: November 5 , 2025 By AARP Movies For Grownups  -   Actress Sydney Sweeney tells AARP’s Movies for Grownups that transforming herself, in body and mind, into former boxing champion Christy Martin in the new biopic Christy (in theaters November 7) was a no-brainer choice.

“I wanted to take Christy on because she challenged me in new ways that I’ve never been challenged before,” Sweeney tells AARP’s Movies for Grownups. “Her story inspired me.  I couldn’t believe that I didn’t know who this amazing woman was, and I wanted her to be seen by the world.”

Sweeney adds: “I think that her story will save lives, and I needed to help facilitate that.”

Martin also reveals to AARP’s Movies for Grownups, “I did not talk to Ben Foster,” who co-stars as her emotionally and physically abusive husband James Martin, during the filming of Christy.  “I could not be in the room when he was doing the lines.  I just couldn't,” she adds.  “And I stayed away from him the entire film.  And I think he probably was glad, but it affected me…” 

In Christy, we see Martin’s brutal fights in the ring. Her struggle to come out as gay in an ultra-conservative family. The emotional rollercoaster with her misguided mother. And the brutal domestic battles with her former husband and manager. At one point James Martin repeatedly stabbed and shot Christy in the chest. (He was convicted of attempted second-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison, where he died behind bars last year.)

For her part, Christy Martin came away thoroughly impressed by Sweeney, whose involvement helped get the film made in the first place.

“[It is] so much unlike what people expect from her, and she wanted to show that she has a broad range,” notes Martin, who spent a lot of time by Sweeney’s side on set. “I think it's a challenge for her, and I think she cares about helping people, and this movie is going to help people in many different ways, in many different groups of people.”

Martin adds: “I wanted it to be an underdog story, reaching domestic violence survivors, reaching parents that their children are coming to them saying they're gay or for some reason they're not exactly fitting into what the family thinks they should be.”

Martin became the face of female boxing in the ‘90s and brought the women-led sport to mainstream attention.  She was promoted by the king of boxing promoters, Don King (Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman), appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, won a welterweight title, and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. 

AARP's Movies for Grownups is a program dedicated to championing films and television shows that resonate with audiences age 50 and over, while also working to combat ageism in the entertainment industry. For more than two decades, AARP’s Movies for Grownups has recognized the talent and experience of older actors and filmmakers. AARP continues to champion movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, and encouraging films and TV shows that resonate with older viewers.

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Paul-Davis Cancelled

Press Release: November 3 , 2025 By Most Valuable Promotions - Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix have announced that Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis, originally scheduled for Friday, November 14 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, will no longer be moving forward.

“Our team has worked closely with all parties to navigate this situation responsibly,” said Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions. “While we will not be moving forward with this event, our plan still remains for Jake Paul to headline an event on Netflix in 2025. Details regarding a new date, location, Jake’s opponent, and additional bouts will be shared as soon as they are finalized. We thank Netflix, the Kaseya Center, and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for their partnership.”

Most Valuable Promotions appreciates the continued support and understanding of our athletes, partners, sponsors, and fans as we work to finalize updated event plans.

Fans who purchased tickets via Ticketmaster for the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis event will get an automatic refund through their original point of purchase within 14-21 days. Fans who purchased through secondary markets should contact them. For ticket assistance, please contact Ticketoffice@heat.com.

MVP thanks everyone for their patience and looks forward to delivering an extraordinary boxing event in 2025, live globally only on Netflix.

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Bruno Tarimo Resigns with Tony Tolj's Dragon Fire Boxing

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Press Release: November 3 , 2025 By Dragon Fire Boxing  -  Featherweight contender Bruno Tarimo is ready to kick-start his career now that he and his family members have received Australian visa approval & are settled in Australia. 

Tarimo (29-5-2, 8 KOs) soared into the super featherweight rankings after a string of upset victories over Aussie contenders Billy Dib, Joel Brunker and Nathaniel May in 2019. Tarimo’s link-up with Aussie trainer Angelo Hyder and manager Tony Tolj saw him become a firm fixture in the Australian & World boxing scene.

“Bruno is doing better than ever before in the gym but was left lost and without direction but now has come back and hes hunry, hes got that Eye of the Tiger which I havent seen in him for quite some time,” Tolj. "He's now come back to the team and I can promise there will be a new and improved wiser Bruno Tarimo

“He has brought his wife and kids with him here to live so that he can focus fully on training. His focus has been a little off over the last couple of years, and I completely understand it. During COVID time, he didn’t see his family for over two years. That’s some sacrifice. I got kept away from my family for eight weeks. God knows how he coped with two years.”

Tarimo, a 29-year-old southpaw, saw his time at 130 pounds end following a wide points defeat against Zelfa Barrett in December 2021. Tarimo would move down two divisions to his natural super super bantamweight to face Yoshiki Takei, but that matchup produced a second straight defeat. Tarimo has since posted two successive victories in his native Tanzania.

“We are planning a big 2026, where we can get him back in the rankings and challenge for a world title,” Tolj said. “He wants to campaign at Featherweight; we believe he can compete there and it’s his natural weight. He was fighting up at super featherweight, which wasn’t his weight. But during COVID times, they couldn’t get anyone into the country, so he jumped up. He just kept fighting Aussie after Aussie and just kept beating everyone. He ended up getting into a position where he was fighting in a world title eliminator.

“He lives close to Jason and Andrew [Moloney], and also young prospect Jesse Wicks is around there. They are all friends; Bruno is another extension of our boxing family. He will be a big help in Jason’s next fight in the Gold Coast on the Opetai card, Andrew IBF World title challenge next year and Brunos big year coming up. He's been a big part of all the big camps we have had with the Moloneys. Takei has had eight fights with eight knockouts at that point, but Bruno’s fight was stopped due to a cut. Hes World class and 2026 is gonna be a stand out year for him.

“First thing I need to do is get him active, then back into the world ratings,” ToIj added. “Now we can get him into a position where he will fight for a world title. Now he is going to be settled, not worrying about his family, not detached from those he loves. I think he will have a good run now and really looking forward to it.”

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Official Statement From Most Valuable Promotions Regarding Status Of Paul-Davis

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CHANTELLE CAMERON TO VACATE WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE IN SUPPORT OF WOMEN’S BOXING CHOICE AND EQUALITY

Press Release: November 1, 2025 By Most Valuable Promotions - Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today (October 31st) announced that WBC Super Lightweight world champion, Chantelle Cameron has decided to vacate her WBC Super Lightweight Title as part of her continued commitment to advancing choice and equality in women’s boxing.

Cameron’s decision follows her longstanding position that women should have the option to compete under the same rules as men, including three-minute rounds, rather than the two-minute rounds mandated by the WBC for women’s fights.

“Women’s boxing has come a long way, but there’s still progress to be made,” said Chantelle Cameron. “I’ve always believed in equality, and that includes the choice to fight equal rounds, equal opportunities, and equal respect. I’m proud of my accomplishment in becoming a WBC champion, but it’s time to take a stand for what’s right and for the future of the sport.”

“Chantelle has never backed down from a challenge, inside or outside the ring,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions. “This decision underscores her integrity and her leadership as one of the sport’s elite fighters. MVP stands firmly behind Chantelle and her commitment to help drive women’s boxing toward true parity.”

Cameron will continue to pursue championship opportunities and marquee bouts maintaining the choice to fight three-minute rounds, and she remains focused on returning to the ring in early 2026.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix, which became the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., the 8th most-bought pay-per-view event in history. 

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