BOXXER and Ben Shalom have agreed a DAZN deal that could pave the way for a Chris Eubank Jr return.
The Manchester matchmaker revealed on Tuesday that the August 8 rematch between Troy Williamson and Callum Simpson will land on the streaming app.
Troy Williamson pulled off a ruthless upset win in the December Leeds clash Credit: Getty
Barnsley hero Simpson was ahead on the cards but clipped an unable to recover Credit: Getty
And SunSport understands a pay-per-view comeback for the 36-year-old, before 2027, is the long-term masterplan.
Darlington banger Williamson, 34, is tied to an instant rerun with Barnsley’s 29-year-old talent at super-middleweight.
And that is the same division that Eubank Jr will hopefully return to – following the birth of his twin sons – after he risked serious damage boiling down to face twice at middleweight.
Ahead of a return to Yorkshire, Shalom said: “Leeds will provide an incredible atmosphere on August 8.
“And we’re excited to build on this momentum with more major events on , including a huge BOXXER pay-per-view event later this year.
“Troy Williamson vs Callum Simpson II is one of British boxing’s most eagerly anticipated rematches.
“Williamson tore up the script and sent shockwaves through the super-middleweight division when he knocked out Simpson in front of his home fans in December.
“Now, Simpson is out for revenge and has the opportunity to put things right and prove he belongs at world level.”
AHEAD OF HUGE MISFITS BOUT
Eubank Jr claimed in May that he was a promotional free agent, with no contractual ties.
He posted: “Just so we’re all clear, I am a completely FREE agent.. No ties, No promoter, & No limits.”
But Shalom replied: “That will work itself out privately.
“All I can say is that we have a contract with him.
“We have a long-term partnership with Eubank Jr.”
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- Sat 25 – Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga – DAZN
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