Chris Eubank Jr finds himself in familiar territory as he prepares once again to face his arch-rival, Conor Benn. However, this time, the intensity is on a whole new level.

Having defeated Benn nine months ago, Eubank Jr has returned to the grind, aiming for another decisive victory. The upcoming rematch on November 15 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium isn’t just any fight; it represents a chance to finally put an end to a rivalry that has significantly shaped the latter part of his boxing career.

Daily Mail Sport has been given exclusive access to Eubank Jr’s rigorous training camp in Dubai. Observations reveal him enduring a punishing conditioning routine, sparring fiercely, and employing an advanced recovery regimen to prolong his boxing journey.

Trainer BoMac arrives early at the gym, a private members-only space owned by Umar Kamani, the founder of Pretty Little Thing. He relaxes in a massage chair playing an eight-ball game, while assistant coach ‘Red’ analyzes past fights on a cinema-sized screen, discussing movement and strategy.

The atmosphere shifts as Eubank Jr enters. This is showtime. Sporting Prada and carrying a Louis Vuitton duffle bag, he unpacks his gear: exclusive England-flag boxing boots, pre-made hand wraps, gloves, a water bottle, and blister plasters. Taking a seat by the ring, he enjoys a bowl of porridge before tending to the toenail injury he sustained in his first fight with Benn.

Nine months on from beating Conor Benn in their first meeting, Chris Eubank Jr is back in camp

The rematch is a chance to finally close a rivalry that has defined his career’s second act and he’s doing it alongside Brian ‘Bomac’ McIntyre

Compared to his previous training camps with Jonathan Banks, this environment is more dynamic and collaborative. Trainers exchange ideas energetically, the strength and conditioning coach monitors reps, and BoMac loudly offers corrections from across the ring.

Eubank Jr warms up methodically, stretching with resistance bands while his physio manipulates each limb to loosen muscles and joints. He pays particular attention to his shoulders, rolling and rotating to unlock full range and power for his punches.

‘When you’ve been in this sport as long as I have, you have to respect your body,’ he says. ‘I can’t just walk in cold and start throwing punches anymore. The warm-up takes as long as the session now. I’ve learned how to prepare properly. Longevity is the goal. I’m not trying to just get through this camp, I’m trying to extend my career.’

He starts with long rounds of shadow boxing in front of the mirrored walls, moving in silence except for the squeak of shoes on canvas. BoMac joins him with a swimming noodle, tapping him to force reactions and defensive rhythm. 

Then comes the main circuit: three minutes on the pads at full intensity, a one-minute treadmill sprint, three minutes on the body bag, a one-minute assault bike burst, back to pads for three minutes, then core work for a minute. He repeats it six times without pause.

‘I am training twice a day, six days a week,’ Eubank Jr says. ‘That’s what it takes. You’ve got your strength and conditioning, your sparring, your pad work, your runs, your stretching. Then outside of that, it’s the food, the recovery, the sleep. Every part matters.’

Eubank Jr admits he isn’t a morning person. ‘I start my day around midday. I have food, then start my first session around three or four in the afternoon. My second session will be in the evening. That way, my body clock matches fight night. I fight in the evenings, so I need to be peaking then – not at nine in the morning.’

He has become obsessive about recovery.

Daily Mail Sport was granted exclusive access inside Eubank Jr’s training camp in Dubai

Eubank Jr warmed up moving slowly through a series of stretches with resistance bands

Compared to his previous camps under Jonathan Banks, this setup felt very different (Eubank Jr with assistant coach Red pictured)

Eubank Jr admitted he was not a morning person, and his intense schedule reflected that

‘When you’re younger, you can train hard and just go again the next day,’ he says. ‘At this stage, recovery is just as important as training. It’s what lets me stay sharp, keeps me from burning out. I want to be in this sport for as long as possible, and that only happens if you look after yourself. 

‘I’ve tried things like cold plunges. We have two large cold plunges at the gym but I stay away from them. I’ve tried cryo-chambers too. I can’t do it. I can’t deal with the pain of the cold, I don’t know why. I’d rather get punched in the face. That pain I can deal with. The cold? No chance.’

Instead, he has stuck to daily deep-tissue massages to flush out lactic. ‘I do deep tissue massages every day,’ he says. ‘This helps get rid of the lactic acid and the little aches and pains that come with training every day.

‘People think the idea of a massage is nice, but there is nothing nice about these. They’re getting right into the muscles with their fingers, elbows, tools. It’s painful but it’s a good release.’

He has also added red light therapy to his routine for the first time. ‘I’ve bought a big red light lamp for my house,’ he says. ‘It covers my entire body and I lie under it for 15 minutes on my front and then I turn over and do another 15 minutes on my back.

‘It’s supposed to help with inflammation and regeneration. It also helps with the healing process for any injuries you may or may not have. Again, it’s something new I haven’t done before in my career, but why not try it? If it’s not hurting you, then test it out.’

His nutrition routine is instinctive. ‘I’ve never counted calories,’ he says. ‘I just know what my body needs. I don’t eat big meals before I train. I can’t do that. I need a few hours to digest before I can work out properly. Some guys can eat and train right away, but not me. I’ll eat at night instead, before bed, because there’s no training after that.

‘I focus on healthy food, good carbs, good protein. Nothing crazy, no sweets, no junk. Just fuel. I’ve learned over the years how much my body can take, what foods give me energy, what slows me down. You only learn that through experience.’

Daily Mail Sport watched up close as he powered through a brutal conditioning session

When the circuit was done, Eubank stayed inside the ring. He moved into technical pad work with BoMac – short, sharp sequences he was looking to drill – before calling time

Eubank Jr pictured sitting on the sofa in his gym with his victory over Conor Benn on the TV

The next day, sparring is the focus. Eubank Jr arrives early, greets each partner, and starts a long warm-up – having already done a morning run to simulate late-fight fatigue. He rotates through three partners during camp, including Liverpool Olympic hopeful Odel Kamara and English super-middleweight champion Troy Williamson, with a few fresh fighters flown in from Cameroon for unpredictable styles.

BoMac sits ringside, expressionless, observing. Red positions himself opposite, seeing different angles. Between rounds, BoMac climbs onto the ring apron, giving corrections.

‘Sparring’s not my favourite part of camp,’ Eubank Jr says. ‘It’s the most important. Pads and bags don’t hit back. You’ve got to get hit, hurt people. It’s war, three times a week. That’s where you find out if everything else is working – timing, reactions, fitness. You can’t fake sparring. It’s where the truth comes out.’

Trust in BoMac is absolute. ‘I decided to team back up with BoMac because he’s smart, cunning, cerebral,’ Eubank Jr says. ‘He studies guys, figures them out, finds the weak points. I wanted new eyes on this fight. We can’t come with the same tactics. We’ve got to throw in banana skins, catch Benn off guard. I want to stop him. For that, I’ve got to fight differently.’

As the session winds down, Eubank Jr slips off his gloves and leans against the ropes, sweat pouring. Satisfied with his work, he shifts focus to the evening ahead with Raheem, his late brother’s son whom he helps raise. 

It’s the quiet reward after a hard day’s graft, a few hours of normal life before it all begins again tomorrow as he counts down the days to a rematch for the ages.