Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
Cornelius Carr prepared to return after 11 years
Chris ‘Simply the Best’ Eubank has been issued with his
first challenge after recently announcing that he would love a ring return as
former world title challenger and Lonsdale belt holder Cornelius Carr has offered
him a fight.
Carr, who is originally from Yorkshire but now bases himself
in Bournemouth, is two years younger than Eubank at 43 and last fought in 2001
when losing to Australian hardman Sam Soliman over six rounds.
The former British super-middleweight champion went twelve
rounds with Eubank rival Steve Collins in 1995 for WBO title in Ireland and is
keen to oppose Eubank if he is serious about a return to boxing.
“As soon as I heard about Eubank’s proposed comeback, I was
up for a fight,” Carr told bournemouthecho.co.uk.
“Forget Benn, Chris. If you want a real fight, take me on. I’m
not doing this for the publicity. I legitimately want to fight a big name and
they don’t come much bigger than Eubank.
“I’m convinced a fight with Eubank would generate a lot of
interest here and in Brighton (Eubank’s home town).
“Even though Bournemouth isn’t really a boxing town, I
believe more than 10,000 tickets could be sold for a Eubank fight at the BIC.
“But, don’t get me wrong, I’m not interested in fighting
anyone else. It’s all up in the air at the moment and I’m still waiting for a
response to my challenge.”
Eubank has admitted that another instalment with nemesis
Nigel Benn would be top of his agenda, although Carr believes it would be tough
for Benn to get re-licensed for a potential third meeting.
“I don’t think Benn would get a licence after such a hard
career and I’m a more credible opponent,” he stated.
“Eubank is 45 years old and isn’t going to box anyone as
good as Carl Froch.
“He would want to come back against someone he thinks he can
beat – and he would think he can beat me.
“I don’t think I can beat him, I know I can – it’s just a
gut feeling that I have," added Carr.