CHRIS EUBANK JNR has apparently held his own against the likes of Carl Froch, George Groves and James DeGale in sparring. But after a story came out that referenced Eubank getting the better of a Russian in Southampton, boxing manager Al Siesta got in touch with Boxing News. Siesta believes the Russian in question is his fighter, WBC No.7 welterweight David Avanesyan, 18-1-1 (9). According to Siesta, Eubank Jnr visited Southampton in July with his trainer Ronnie Davies and his father Chris Eubank, to spar Avanesyan. I looked at Chris and he was, I reckon, 74 or 75 kilograms, Siesta recalls. He looked like a super-middleweight, and was significantly taller. I asked Ronnie, How many rounds do you want to do? He said, Lets do six rounds. It was significant domination [from David]. It was like if you put an ordinary fighter with a skilled fighter. His father [Eubank Snr] turned up. The sparring finished and it was very one-sided. Ronnie asked us to keep it quiet and asked to spar again. It was, I think, the Tuesday and he said he was going to come back on the Friday. I asked David and he said, Hes a lot heavier than me but if he wants to spar again, no problem. Chris Snr took Chris outside and he started *******ing him, properly. He was saying something like, Yeah thats what I told you because you dont take it seriously. There was something about girls, something about this and that. He had a right go at him. He [Eubank Snr] was pleasant but he was a bit upset. It didnt go according to plan. Siesta claims Eubank Jnr returned a few days later. The sparring, though not as one-sided, was again bossed by the 26-year-old Russian. They came on Friday, Siesta continued. David was told to take it easy. They started to spar and Chris pushed him and they fell to the ropes. David fell to the ropes and then it became a proper bullying again. Afterwards he [Eubank] didnt say goodbye, he just packed his clothes. Ronnie was really nice. He said thank you very much and said wed got an incredible kid, that he was a world champion in the making. But Chris just left and David said he was really rude and arrogant. Siesta who only decided to get in touch when he saw the comments from Eubank Snr is picking Billy Joe Saunders to beat Eubank Jnr tonight. Do I believe Saunders will beat Eubank? Absolutely. Dont get me wrong. Its a brilliant publicity machine, they have secured a great fight, but hes an ordinary fighter.
Eubank Jr around that time mentioned in a post-fight interview that he'd been partying for weeks and wasn't ready for this fight taken on short notice. Sr next to him was trying not to show his anger. They put him with a sharp 10-stoner to teach him a lesson.
Not believing anything I read on the Internet. Just like eubanks amazing sparring sessions. I'd be very interested to see how his dad would react if his son lost. This is a guy who only saw his sons once a year at one point. Strange
Shock news!!! Promoter on the eve of a big fight promotes his own fighter!!! Please , this is the oldest trick in the book.
Yep. Eubank Jr was swinging wildly and did look amateurish at times. He definatelky took over as the fight progressed and his confidence and skill-set started to show but by then it was too late. Shame.
sounds like a load of *******s someone made up after watching last nights fight. Same as the story about Tyson in prison getting outboxed by some 6ft guy whose never boxed before.
No this guy is nly two weights down and Eubank is only where he is because of his farther I can fully believe at a poor part of his training camp a much better prospect who was slightly smaller out boxed him.
no doubt, he may have outboxed him, but im looking more at the timing of this story coming out and obviously the guy telling it quite possibly sugar coated it as well.