Zerafa Says Chris Eubank Jr Is 'Pricing Himself Out' of Melbourne Clash

Michael Zerafa says Chris Eubank Jr is deliberately pricing himself out of a fight the Australian insists he can win. Speaking to IFL TV, Zerafa argued that Eubank — inactive since last November, nearly 11 months ago — has stopped caring about the sport and is only chasing paydays. His diagnosis was blunt: Eubank knows he's a risk, so the numbers keep climbing.

That last outing is the backdrop here. In November 2025, Eubank lost a wide points decision to Conor Benn in their rematch after being dropped twice in the 12th round. He'd taken the first meeting by unanimous decision, and both bouts carried the same punishing 10lb rehydration clause that forced him under 170lbs on fight morning, a day after already making middleweight.

The Weight Question

That rehydration battle appears to be over. Going forward, Eubank is expected to settle in at 168lbs rather than grinding back down to 160. Zerafa, by contrast, has built his career largely at middleweight, so any crossover fight would likely meet somewhere in between — a detail that matters when you're talking about a 37-year-old coming off a knockdown-heavy defeat.

Hearn's Hand

Promoter Eddie Hearn sits right in the middle of this. By his account, Eubank has been weighing a move to the Matchroom stable, and Hearn also happens to promote Zerafa — which puts him in a rare position to actually close the deal. Zerafa went further, claiming Hearn is in talks with the Australian government to stage the fight in Melbourne.

Zerafa's confidence isn't subtle. He told Pro Box TV he genuinely believes he knocks Eubank out, and his message to IFL TV doubled down: he wants the fight, he thinks he beats Eubank, and he reckons the Brit's waning appetite is showing in the negotiations. Whether that's gamesmanship or a real read on Eubank's mindset, it's a loud opening bid.

The other name lingering nearby is Benn, now 25-1 (14 KO) and coming off a unanimous-decision win over Regis Prograis. Benn's next assignment is Ryan Garcia, so a trilogy with Eubank isn't on the immediate table. For now, the loudest offer on Eubank's desk is a trip to Melbourne — if the price ever comes down.