Welch is fighting Richard Riakporhe on Saturday night, while Eubank Jr faces Conor Benn, whose fathers – Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank – fought in two world title contests in the 1990s. "I crossed paths with Chris at school, and it was very relevant that our fathers were both ex-boxers, his being a bit more famous than mine," Welch said.

The boxing world is divided on Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn’s much-anticipated sequel. The fierce rivals are set to renew their hostilities on Saturday night at the Tottenham Hotspur

Highlights Former UFC heavyweight champion returns to competition outside the Octagon. Debuts in a new combat sport at age 46. Marks the start of a potential new chapter for one of the sport's most enduring veterans.

The hits kept coming during Rod Stewart's illustrious career, but his son Sean encountered a hit machine he probably wishes he never met in his debut as a professional boxer over the weekend.

Vergil Ortiz Jr., who is trained by Ventura County legend Robert Garcia, stopped Erickson Lubin in the second round on Nov. 8 in Texas to remain unbeatn.