Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn: Date, start time, TV channel and odds for the catchweight fight at London's O2

Matchroom has described the showdown between the two British fighters, to be screened exclusively live by DAZN, as “one of the most electrifying British boxing contests in decades”.

Eubank Jr and Benn will go head-to-head 29 years after their fathers – Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn – fought for a second time in their explosive WBC super-middleweight world title contest at Old Trafford.

Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn said: “I can’t quite believe this is happening but let me tell you, it’s happening.

“Weeks of negotiations have led to one of the biggest moments in British boxing – these two born rivals will do battle in an epic match up that has absolutely everything.

“Ever since they both turned professional, people talked about this moment and now is the time to see the historic rivalry continue. I want to thank DAZN for all their support in making this mega fight – roll on October 8.”

Eubank Jr, 32, (32-2, 23 KOs) is a former two-time IBO super-middleweight champion and secured an impressive points win over Liam Williams at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff in his previous fight, in which he knocked down the Welshman four times.

Benn, 25, (21-0, 14 KOs) is ranked in the top five of the world welterweight rankings with all of the recognised governing bodies and stopped South Africa’s Chris van Heerden to retain his WBA Continental title in April.

Eubank Jr said: “It’s a fight that’s going to spark the imagination of the British public, that’s what I’m happy about. In terms of anticipation, legacy and hype it’s the biggest fight of my career.”

Benn concurred: “This fight is for the legacy and was an opportunity I felt I couldn’t pass up.

“This fight is embedded with so much history and I know it’s one the public really want to see. To me this fight is personal.

“It’s more than titles and rankings, this is unfinished business between our families.”

Who is favourite?

Sky Bet make Chris Eubank Jr the 4/7 favourite while Conor Benn can be backed at 6/4.

What TV channel is Eubank Jr v Benn and when will it start?

The fight will shown exclusively live on DAZN around the world and on DAZN PPV in the UK and Ireland. You can subscribe to DAZN for £7.99-a-month, but that does NOT give you streaming access to Eubank Jr vs Benn. The clash is available for live streaming from the DAZN app, which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.

The main event can be expected to take place at around 10pm on October 8, with the full card to be announced in due course.

Are tickets on sale?

Tickets for the colossal catchweight clash are priced at £40, £60, £80, £100, £150, £200, £300, £500, £1250 (VIP).

Presale tickets will be available to purchase for O2 Priority Members from midday on Thursday August 11 via The O2 (www.priority.o2.co.uk)

Matchroom Fight Pass members will be able to purchase tickets from midday on Friday August 12. Priority ticket info has been emailed directly to eligible members. Venue presale tickets will be available to purchase from midday on Friday August 12 via AXS (www.axs.com).

General Sale tickets can be purchased via The O2 (www.theo2.co.uk) and Stage Front (www.stagefronttickets.com) from midday on Saturday August 13.