The odds that the grudge match between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn turns into a slugfest have been raised. Benn revealed on Sky Sports that his request for an 18-foot ring has been approved for Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when he faces Eubank Jr.

Benn has had to sacrifice fighting at his preferred weight, but his demand for a smaller ring has been granted in return

Vastly experienced Scottish referee Victor Loughlin, from Barrhead, is the referee tasked with keeping Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn in check when they clash in their 12-rounder on Saturday night at