Chris Eubank Jr must be wary of Tom Doran, says Nick Blackwell
Sunday 19 June 2016 14:33, UK
Nick Blackwell has warned that Tom Doran could spring a surprise against Chris Eubank Jr.
Doran will be the first challenger to the British middleweight title that Eubank Jr won against Blackwell - you can watch the fight on June 25 live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Coming in with a perfect 17-0 record, Doran is a credible threat to Eubank Jr's rise, Blackwell has said.
Anyone can get stopped. No matter how tough you are, you can get dropped.
"He could make himself big-time if he beats Eubank Jr and he's got the potential to do it," Blackwell exclusively told Sky Sports.
"He's a very good fighter even though people don't know too much about him. He's a good boxer, he hits hard and he had great fight against Luke Keeler who is a very good boxer as well.
"Doran can win. This is boxing, it only takes one shot and he's got the power to do that. Eubank can take a shot, he's been hit with big shots before and he can take it. But anyone can get stopped. No matter how tough you are, you can get dropped."
Blackwell was once on the verge of facing Doran himself before their bout fell through - he has now retired after spending a week in an induced coma after losing to Eubank Jr.
Although he couldn't do it himself, Blackwell thinks Doran is well-equipped to take advantage of Eubank Jr's weaknesses.
Blackwell said: "He's got to put the pressure on. When Eubank works, he likes to have a little rest, and that's when Doran's got to work and put his punches together.
"You've got to be 15-round fit to fight Eubank, you've got to be on his case. Get the counters in, then start working when Eubank's tired.
"I know the Eubanks won't be looking past him but maybe the public are."
Watch Eubank Jr vs Doran and Anthony Joshua vs Dominic Breazeale live on Sky Sports Box Office, from The O2, on June 25. Book the event online here.
