Conor Benn admits that emotion got the better of him in his first clash with Chris Eubank Jr. Now, as the November 15 rematch approaches, the 29-year-old says his mindset—and his methods—are completely different.
Benn has teamed up with Wim Hof, the world-renowned “Iceman” known for his revolutionary breathing and mental conditioning techniques. Hof has been working with Benn to strengthen his emotional control and composure under pressure—qualities the fighter believes could prove decisive when the bell rings.
“Even when the body is strong, they lose when the brain gets hijacked by emotion. If you can breathe when pressure is high, you become untouchable. Boxing is 80% emotional control. Conor has the skill—now he must master his mind,” said Hof.
While Benn focuses on mastering his mental game, Eubank Jr. has also been fine-tuning his approach. The former world title challenger has added Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre—fresh off guiding Terence Crawford to a career-defining win over Canelo Alvarez—to his corner. The move signals that Eubank Jr. is leaving nothing to chance, bringing in one of boxing’s sharpest strategists to help refine his game plan.
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With legacy, pride, and family names on the line, the stakes for Benn vs. Eubank Jr. II extend far beyond personal glory.
Undercard Highlights
The event also features several key matchups:
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Jack Catterall returns to action against Ekow Essuman in a super-lightweight bout that could determine the next title contender. It marks Catterall’s first fight under new trainer Derek “Bozy” Ennis, based in Philadelphia.
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Adam Azim was scheduled to face Zaur Abdullaev, but the Russian withdrew due to visa issues. A replacement opponent is being finalized.
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In the heavyweight division, Richard Riakporhe takes on unbeaten prospect Tommy Welch, son of former world title challenger Scott Welch, in a battle of rising contenders.
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Fresh from a narrow defeat in Belfast, Ishmael Davis faces Sam Gilley (18-1-1, 9 KOs) in a super-welterweight clash.
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The night’s action begins with Liverpool’s Mikie Tallon meeting Fezan Shahid (4-2-2, 0 KOs) in a flyweight opener.
With both headliners retooling their camps and the undercard stacked with competitive matchups, the stage is set for an explosive night that promises to deliver both high drama and high stakes.
