On April 15, 2025, with just 11 days until the highly anticipated showdown between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, the British boxing scene is heating up. In a bombshell revelation, Ramtin Musah, one of Conor Benn’s sparring partners, has issued a stern warning to Eubank Jr, stating that he won’t be able to “bully” Benn in their upcoming clash.
Ramtin Musah’s Warning: “Eubank Jr Will Struggle”
Ramtin Musah, a promising young fighter in Conor Benn’s training camp, spoke to the YouTube channel Seconds Out about their recent sparring sessions in Las Palmas, Spain. Musah, who spent two weeks training with Benn to prepare for this fight, emphasized that Benn is far from an easy target. “Eubank Jr thinks he can use his size and strength to bully Conor, but that’s not going to happen. Conor is ferocious, he keeps coming forward and maintains a high pace. I’ve sparred with him, and I can tell you, Eubank Jr is going to struggle,” Musah asserted.
Musah also revealed that he initially thought he might be too big for Benn, but after a few sessions, he was impressed by Benn’s ability to handle larger opponents. This aligns with insights from Benn’s coach, Tony Sims, who deliberately brought in heavy-hitting sparring partners like Denzel Bentley (British middleweight champion), Ramtin Musah, and Bruno Surace to help Benn adapt to Eubank Jr’s size and power.
Conor Benn: Ready to Face the Challenge
Conor Benn, boasting an undefeated record of 23-0 (14 KOs), is gearing up for the most significant fight of his career. Moving up from welterweight to 160 lbs to face Eubank Jr, a seasoned middleweight, Benn has been underestimated due to the size and experience gap. However, he’s shown unwavering confidence. A recent video released by DAZN showcased Benn’s grueling training regime, including sprints, heavy bag work, and weightlifting to boost his strength and endurance.
Sparring partner Denzel Bentley also highlighted Benn’s ferocity and relentless pressure. “He’s non-stop, especially with those body shots—he’s very effective. Eubank Jr doesn’t have the same explosiveness he used to, and I think that’s going to be a big disadvantage for him,” Bentley told Ring Magazine.
Eubank Jr: Pressure from Expectations and Family Drama
Chris Eubank Jr, with a record of 34-3 (25 KOs), enters this fight under immense pressure—not just from his opponent but also from his own family dynamics. His relationship with his father, boxing legend Chris Eubank Sr, has been strained, with Eubank Sr absent from his son’s corner since 2019. Adding fuel to the fire, Eubank Sr recently predicted that the fight might fall apart and even suggested Harlem Eubank, Chris Jr’s cousin, as a replacement opponent.
The tension between Eubank Jr and Benn has also escalated due to a series of controversial events. At a February 2025 press conference in Manchester, Eubank Jr infamously smashed an egg on Benn’s face, sparking chaos and earning him a £100,000 fine from the British Boxing Board of Control. The bad blood stems from their previously canceled 2022 bout, which was called off after Benn tested positive for the banned substance clomifene—a scandal that still looms over this matchup.
A Clash of Grit and Legacy
The Eubank Jr vs. Benn fight carries more than just professional stakes—it’s a battle steeped in family legacy. As the sons of British boxing icons Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, who fought in two legendary bouts in the 1990s, both fighters are determined to honor their fathers’ legacies while carving out their own. With Eubank Jr’s experience and Benn’s relentless aggression, this fight is shaping up to be a thrilling contest.
The bout, dubbed Fatal Fury, will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV on April 26, priced at £21.99 in the UK, $24.99 in the US, and €24.99 in Europe. As the countdown continues, Ramtin Musah’s warning adds another layer of intrigue: will Eubank Jr’s physical advantage prevail, or will Benn’s ferocity prove too much to handle?
