Chris Eubank Jr could return to super-middleweight boxing after his middleweight defeat to Conor Benn in their November rematch. The 34-year-old, who has never captured a world championship despite a long and high-profile career, may find new opportunities at 168lbs. Eubank Jr previously headlined at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, winning their first bout before losing the second under a fight-day rehydration clause.

Eubank Jr's potential move up in weight comes as the super-middleweight division experiences significant changes. Terence Crawford recently became undisputed champion before retiring, creating openings for new titleholders. The WBC has elevated Christian Mbilli to their world champion position, while Hamzah Sheeraz is positioned for a WBO title challenge. Promoter Frank Warren has expressed interest in matching Eubank Jr against either Sheeraz or Benn in future bouts.

Despite Eubank Jr's interest in continuing his career, he has stated he won't return until fully recovered from what he described as weight-related issues. The boxing community widely viewed his middleweight performances as compromised by being weight drained. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has endorsed Eubank Jr's potential move, calling him a "world-class fighter" and "tremendous fighter" who sacrificed too much with the weight cut. Quick Fact: Eubank Jr fought Conor Benn twice at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in November 2025.