CHRIS EUBANK JR has reportedly reignited his fighter-trainer relationship with Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre, the head coach of Terence Crawford, ahead of his grudge match with Conor Benn.
The pair had joined forces prior to Eubank’s rematch with Liam Smith in 2023, with ‘BoMac’ overseeing arguably a career-best performance from the middleweight contender.
It was then not long after that McIntyre encountered a spot of bother at Manchester Airport, where he attempted to bring a loaded handgun back with him to the US.
But despite being arrested, the American ultimately avoided what could have been a lengthy prison sentence and, according to ESPN journalist Salvador Rodriguez, he is now expected to return to the UK.
Taking to X earlier this morning, Rodriguez wrote: “Following Crawford’s victory over Canelo [Alvarez], trainers Brian ‘Bomac’ McIntyre and Esau Diéguez will meet with Chris Eubank Jr in England ahead of his rematch against Conor Benn.”
Indeed, ‘BoMac’ comes off a resounding triumph in Las Vegas, leading Crawford to victory in a blockbuster clash with Canelo, the then-168lb king, last Saturday.
As for Eubank, 35-3 (25 KOs), it would appear that he has now parted ways with trainer Jonathon Banks who, back in April, oversaw his unanimous decision win against Benn, 23-1 (14 KOs).
The pair’s rematch, meanwhile, will take place on November 15, once again headlining a card at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.
Before they lock horns for a second time, though, the fierce rivals have first agreed to meet at a launch press conference later today where, as reported by Rodriguez, Eubank is expected to have esteemed trainer McIntyre by his side.
More than anything, it should be interesting to see if ‘BoMac’ can put together a game plan that allows Eubank, the naturally bigger man, to make greater use of his physical advantages.
While the 35-year-old showed plenty of heart against Benn, it swiftly became a tougher night’s work in April than he had perhaps anticipated, forcing him to spend the following few days in a hospital bed.
But that, largely, could be explained by a gruelling battle with the scales which, this time around – with 160lbs the agreed weight, plus a 10lb rehydration clause – is unlikely to become any easier.
