Chris Eubank Jr vs Kell Brook terms 'pretty much agreed' for 2027, says Ben Shalom

Promoter Ben Shalom says terms for a long-awaited British grudge match between Chris Eubank Jr and Kell Brook are 'pretty much agreed' on both sides, with a 2027 date targeted.

Chris Eubank Jr vs Kell Brook, a British grudge match that has been teased for the best part of a decade, is close to being agreed for 2027, according to promoter Ben Shalom. Speaking to ProBoxing Fans, in comments reported by BoxingScene and talkSPORT on Thursday, November 12, Shalom said terms are "pretty much agreed" on both sides.

No contract has been announced, and there is no confirmed date, venue, weight limit or broadcaster yet.

What Ben Shalom said

Shalom, who promoted both men in their most recent fights, believes the matchup is the one the British public wants.

"I think that's the fight that the fans want to see," Shalom said. "I think that's the fight that sells. I think the fight happens. Yeah, I think terms are pretty much agreed on both sides."

Brook's comeback

Kell Brook, 40, has not boxed since beating long-time rival Amir Khan in 2022, a fight widely seen at the time as the last for both men. The former IBF welterweight champion holds a 40-3 (28 KOs) record. His three defeats came against Gennadiy Golovkin, who stopped him in five rounds at middleweight in 2016 and left him with a fractured eye socket, Errol Spence Jr, and Terence Crawford, who beat him in four rounds in 2020.

Earlier this year Brook told talkSPORT he was in talks about a return and hinted at a major announcement.

"Listen, it could be [Eubank Jr] but who knows? But it is going to be announced soon," Brook said at the time. "I'm training seven days a week, I'm on another level again right now. I'm coming back, there is big news of a massive fight coming your way. Back in the professional ring, British Boxing Board of Control, coming out of retirement."

Where Eubank Jr stands

Chris Eubank Jr, 37, is 35-4 (25 KOs). He beat Conor Benn in a thrilling fight in April 2025, but lost the rematch on November 15, 2025, after a well-publicised struggle with the strict weight clauses. He has not fought since and has refused to retire.

A rivalry years in the making

The two have traded words for years. After Brook beat Khan in 2022, Eubank Jr vs Brook looked closer than ever, but according to talkSPORT the sides could not agree on a catchweight or the money, and Brook stepped away from the sport. Weight is likely to be a key issue again, with Brook having campaigned mostly at welterweight and Eubank Jr a natural middleweight or above.

What is confirmed and what is not

Confirmed: Shalom publicly says terms are "pretty much agreed" and he expects the fight to happen.
Not confirmed: signed contracts, a date, a venue, the weight limit and a broadcaster.

POP MMA will update this story when the fight is officially announced.