Ben Shalom has revealed that he will be involved in promoting the rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn.
Eubank Jr and Benn will run it back on November 15 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, almost seven months after their thrilling first fight which Eubank Jr won by unanimous decision at the same venue.
Shalom’s BOXXER, who represented Eubank Jr, promoted the first bout alongside Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom, who represent Benn and the fight was bankrolled by Saudi Arabian boxing chief, Turki Alalshikh’s Ring Magazine.
There had been some speculation as to whether Shalom was still promoting the Brighton man, but he confirmed on Friday that he will be involved in the rematch, alongside Hearn and SELA.
“We’ve got Eubank-Benn coming up on November 15 provisionally,” the 30-year-old told talkSPORT.
“Obviously Chris has been recovering, resting and will start his preparations soon for what will be one of the biggest fights of the year.
“He’s in a good place.”
The rematch will be contracted for 160 pounds, the same as the first bout.
Shalom announced earlier on Friday that BOXXER has signed an exclusive broadcast deal with the BBC after their previous deal with Sky Sports ended in June.
According to Shalom, his company has signed a “multi-fight, multi-year” deal with the BBC to bring boxing to Saturday night primetime television and BBC iPlayer.
“Partnering with the BBC to deliver big-time British boxing on Saturday night TV is a historic moment,” he said in a statement.
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“We’re proud to bring the most entertaining British fighters to the biggest possible audience.
“This huge platform will give our fights the exposure they deserve and helps us take the sport to huge new audiences.”
Much of BOXXER’s success on the BBC will hinge on retaining their current roster, including Ben Whittaker, Adam Azim, Frazer Clarke, Lauren Price and Caroline Dubois, whose deals with the company were dependent on Sky Sports remaining as their broadcaster, according to sources.
Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, said: “Bringing professional boxing back to primetime BBC television, free-to-air, and to our extensive digital platforms is an exciting moment for us and for boxing fans.
“Boxing is a sport that we know deeply resonates with younger audiences and this deal with BOXXER enables us to showcase the next generation of British fighters – delivering top-tier national boxing moments to all audiences, wherever and however they want it.”
