Comments Thread For: Chris Eubank Jr. To Challenge Nick Blackwell on March 5th

[alexguiness]

Eubank wants the British title before heading to world level. Once you're operating at world level, you can't jump back for the British. Once he gets the British he'll cash in on his mandatory world title shot.

The original talks broke down over money split. This time Saunders is flat out saying no, 'beat Golovkin then we'll rematch' - that's a direct quote.

Makes perfect sense.

Eubanks gets into a position to win a World Title against a beatable Jacobs, which would put him at a huge advantage for a massive rematch vs BJS.

Instead he takes a low key, low pay, low risk domestic fight against Blackwell.

Very smart, like having the winning lottery ticket and chucking it away for a big night out a the Brighton bingo hall...

[gmc_rfc_06]

Makes perfect sense.

Eubanks gets into a position to win a World Title against a beatable Jacobs, which would put him at a huge advantage for a massive rematch vs BJS.

Instead he takes a low key, low pay, low risk domestic fight against Blackwell.

Very smart, like having the winning lottery ticket and chucking it away for a big night out a the Brighton bingo hall...

He's not chucked anything away. He's got that fight next, he simply wants the British title before it's too late...to use your analogy, it's like collecting your scratch card winnings before collecting your lottery winnings.

Why do only one when you can do both?

[Tom Cruise]

Anyone else think Blackwell gives him a tough night? I dont think Eubank is skilled enough to make it easy on himself and Blackwell is tough as they come.