Chris Eubank Jr’s fight with Anotali Muratov scheduled for tonight at the SSE arena has sensationally been cancelled due to concerns raised over the latter’s pre-fight medical. 

The British Board of Boxing Control (BBBoC) have taken the decision to prevent the fight from happening. 

Eubank’s proposed bout with Muratov was expected to headline a packed card. 

David Avanesyan’s European Welterweight Championship fight with Liam Taylor has now been elevated to the top of the card.

The English Super-Middleweight title eliminator between Germaine Brown and Jamal Le Doux will also feature. 

A Sky Sports statement read:” With the health and safety of our boxers being of paramount concern and the remaining time frame allowing no possibility of finding a replacement opponent of suitable quality, the bout has been cancelled and Eubank will not be appearing on tonight’s card.

“Obviously we are all disappointed that Chris Eubank Jr can no longer compete on tonight’s card, but it is important to make the right decision in the interests of fighters’ health and safety. We’re grateful to the British Board of Boxing Control for the standards they employ to protect that,” said BOXXER’s Ben Shalom.

“My thoughts go out to Chris, who has had a very difficult time lately. He will come back stronger and remains a key figure in Sky Sports plans. Chris will be returning with a big fight in the next few weeks.

“Tonight’s card remains stacked with great fights from top to bottom, including the European Welterweight Championship bout in the main event, the English Super-Middleweight Title Eliminator bout between Germaine Brown and Jamal Ledoux and the return of top cruiserweight prospect Richard Riakporhe.”

“David Avanesyan now tops tonight’s action-packed bill with his European title fight and we’ll bring you some of the most exciting talent in British boxing, with Richard Riakporhe, Ebonie Jones, and Germaine Brown all receiving their chance to shine on Sky Sports.”

Kalle Sauerland, Head of Global Boxing at Wasserman, added: “It is an extremely unfortunate situation for Chris. However, the health and safety of boxers is always our number one concern and at this late stage it wasn’t possible to find a suitable replacement.

“I know Chris was looking forward to fighting tonight at The SSE Arena, Wembley and starring as the new face of Sky Sports Boxing. We are already in discussions regarding a new date for Chris and fans can expect to see him back in the ring very soon.”