Chris Eubank Jr receives bespoke Rolex ahead of rematch with Conor Benn
Chris Eubank Jr has been gifted a bespoke Rolex Daytona worth £23,000 by Watch Guys before his boxing rematch with Conor Benn this Saturday, reports BritPanorama.
The two-tone timepiece features silver and gold elements with a white face, and bears a unique inscription reading “Eubank vs Benn” on the interior. Jeweller Robertino Altieri suggested the custom piece would “be worth a lot of money,” prompting an enthusiastic response from the 36-year-old middleweight.
Upon receiving the gift, Eubank said: “I think it will. I think it will. I think we’re going to have to try this puppy on.” His watch collection includes a silver 5711 Patek Philippe valued at £95,000, which he considers his most treasured piece. “I love Pateks with diamonds. Hard to beat. I’m a diamond guy. I like diamonds,” Eubank explained while displaying his timepieces.
His everyday choice is an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Black worth £31,000. The collection spans various luxury brands and price points, from a £750 vintage Omega Seamaster Chrono-Quartz “Albatros” received from a relative to high-end diamond-encrusted pieces he particularly favors. Notably, one acquisition came through a poker game, where Eubank exchanged his winnings for a £7,500 Franck Muller Conquistador after the host failed to provide cash.
Among his earliest significant purchases was a Breitling Chrono-Matic A41360, acquired with boxing earnings. Eubank recalled, “I had a diamond AP for a long, long time. I always wanted the baguettes. I always wanted baguettes on a watch.” The former world title challenger secured victory over Benn, 28, in their previous encounter this past April at Tottenham’s stadium, following twelve intense rounds. The historical backdrop of their fathers competing three decades ago adds further significance to their rivalry.
As they prepare for Saturday’s North London encounter, broadcast on DAZN pay-per-view, Eubank expressed determination to secure an early finish. He stated, “My goal is to go out there and stop this guy, take him out,” acknowledging the challenge of surpassing their previous bout while emphasizing both fighters’ aggressive styles. “We are two fighters that don’t take a step backwards. We don’t retreat.”
In sport, the transition from celebration to challenge can feel instantaneous, reminding all involved just how rapidly fortunes can shift. As Eubank gears up for this high-profile rematch, the stakes feel as personal as they are professional, a narrative played out many times over in the ring.
