Chris Eubank Jr. is facing calls to retire after being dismantled by Conor Benn, but if the 36-year-old decides he is not ready to walk away, there are still meaningful options on the table. The loss, his fourth, has led many to draw comparisons to his father’s brief retirement in 1995, though even Chris Eubank Sr. eventually returned for five more fights. Junior could choose to follow a similar path, and three opponents stand out should he fight on.
The most compelling name is Hamzah Sheeraz. The towering super-middleweight has been vocal about wanting the fight and previously said Turki Alalshikh could “make things happen.” A matchup at 168lbs would spare Eubank the brutal cut to middleweight, and Sheeraz’s resurgence highlighted by a demolition of Edgar Berlanga only adds intrigue.
Another option is the flashy and outspoken Ben Whittaker. A jump to light-heavyweight would be significant but far from unprecedented in the Eubank family history. The bout would offer a long-lead storyline: Eubank taking time off, embracing fatherhood, and returning in 2026 to silence the brash challenger. Ego versus ego, paired with Eddie Hearn’s promotional push, could turn it into a major event.
The most nostalgic matchup is a long-discussed rematch with Billy Joe Saunders. Eleven years removed from their close and competitive middleweight fight, both men now sit firmly above 168lbs, making a sequel more realistic than ever. Saunders has never formally retired and may feel the timing is finally right after watching Benn add another setback to Eubank’s career. If Eubank chooses to continue, the rivalry that always felt unfinished could get its long-awaited second chapter.
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