Chris Eubank Jr has entered the acting world just over a month since his historic victory over Conor Benn.
Eubank Jr outpointed his bitter rival in London on April 26 to claim a unanimous decision victory, and he now fancies his chances as an actor.
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‘Next Gen’ took to Instagram on Sunday to inform his nearly one million followers that he would be part of the cast for The Gentlemen season two.
“My acting debut incoming for The Gentlemen,” he wrote with a picture on set that featured the series’ director Guy Ritchie.
Netflix announced this week that their hit series The Gentlemen would return for a second season with a whole host of new personalities in the cast, including Eubank Jr and Love Island presenter Maya Jama.
Production is currently underway with the release date unconfirmed.
Eubank Jr is expected to run back his blockbuster bout with Benn this year.
Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn, who is Benn’s promoter, says the rematch is being eyed for the end of September.
Both men signed contracts for a two-fight deal before they met in April and negotiations are progressing as time ticks on.
“I know September 27, back at Spurs, is a date that has been put forward and proposed,” Hearn said, speaking to Sky Sports.
“We’re ready, really. We signed the contract for two fights. Conor’s just desperate to run it back.
“He feels like he’s going to improve a lot going into that fight.”
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It is understood that the same weight terms will be in place for the rematch, with Eubank Jr once again set to cut down to meet the 10lbs rehydration clause for the middleweight bout, which was 160lbs.
Eubank Jr vs Benn was initially planned to play out in October 2022, almost 30 years after their legendary fathers boxed to a draw in a rematch in Manchester.
However, the event got cancelled 48 hours before the first bell after Benn tested positive for a banned substance in two pre-fight drug tests.
He was subsequently suspended by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC).
Though he managed to fight twice under a U.S license at the end of 2023 and in 2024.
The buildup to their first meeting was marred by several intense and personal exchanges.
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Eubank Jr then slapped Benn with an egg during a February press conference and was fined £100,000 by the BBBofC.
Their bitter rivalry has since taken a back seat and the pair now seemingly share a mutual respect for one another after battling in the ring.
