Chris Eubank Jr will have a mighty support system in his corner for his upcoming fight with Conor Benn, including his secret girlfriend who is the current Strictly Come Dancing star. The boxer is preparing for another colossal fight against Benn after winning over the same opponent at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium seven months ago.
In a thrilling grudge match under the north London lights in April, Eubank Jr prevailed over Benn. Now they’re preparing to do it again in front of another lively crowd, just days after Eubank Jr made a uncommon personal revelation: he’s about to become a father.
The exhilarating news was shared with his father, who will also be present at Saturday’s fight, during the latest BBC documentary titled The Eubanks: Like Father, Like Son, which aired earlier this week.
During the show, Eubank Jr discussed his four-year separation from his father, their reunion on the eve of his biggest fight and impending fatherhood. At the end of the program, he revealed to his father that he was expecting twins.
On X, Eubank Jr posted a touching clip from the documentary, captioning it: “So yes, many of you have guessed it. I will soon be joining the daddy gang. The only difference is that I will be joining as a father of two! Twins!!
“I am so grateful for such a blessing and I will do everything in my power to give them the happiest upbringing I can… just like my antique man did for me.”
In a clip shared on BBC iPlayer, Eubank Jr told his father: “I want to start the next chapter of my life. You have two grandsons who are on the way.
“I have never thought about being a father in my entire life. I want to be the type of father who can and does talk to me about everything. I couldn’t do that with my antique man, I couldn’t.”
The 36-year-old boxer is a recognizable figure in the ring, but details about his romantic relationships remain largely a secret.
Eubank Jr has maintained strict privacy regarding his long-term partner, which characterizes his approach to personal matters despite being in the spotlight due to his eminent father.
Although he has previously admitted to having partners, he refrained from publicly identifying them ahead of his 2019 fight with James DeGale: “I’ve had girlfriends over the years, on and off, but not permanently.”
Although no official romance has ever been verified, Eubank Jr was photographed in a close moment with current Strictly Come Dancing contestant Vicky Pattison after beating Gary O’Sullivan in 2015. Pattison, who rose to fame on reality TV show Geordie Shore, announced his win for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! in the same year.
During her jungle adventure, she met Eubank Sr., who was also on the show, and after the fight, Pattison revealed that she was “in love” with Eubank Jr. “I had a great time at the Chris Eubank Jr fight,” she said at the time.
She confessed that she held back from pursuing the boxer, explaining: “He’s my jungle buddy Chris Eubank’s son, and I’m in love with him. He’s gorgeous. But he’d probably terrify Chris Sr. if I ever tried to get along with him. I think I’m the only person in the world he’d be afraid of.”
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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