Conor Benn avenges past defeat with dominant win over Chris Eubank Jr
Conor Benn secured comprehensive revenge against Chris Eubank Jr with a commanding unanimous decision victory at Tottenham’s stadium, reports BritPanorama.
The 29-year-old Ilford fighter dominated the scorecards with judges awarding him the bout 119-107, 116-110 and 118-108. The decisive moment arrived in the dying seconds when Benn floored his opponent twice, cementing his superiority.
This methodical performance marked a stark contrast to their explosive first meeting, with Benn adopting a more calculated approach throughout. The victory represents a significant moment for the Benn family legacy, evening the historical ledger after Eubank Sr’s triumph over Nigel Benn 35 years ago.
The atmosphere at the venue proved deeply disappointing, with spectators expressing their frustration through sustained jeering for much of the contest. This tepid affair bore no resemblance to their thrilling £20 million clash last April, which had captivated audiences with its intensity.
The evening began with mixed reactions as Eubank entered wearing a fur coat to Dr Dre’s music, drawing boos from the crowd. Enthusiasm briefly peaked when rapper Fifty Cent emerged to perform his greatest hits, accompanying both fighters to the ring. However, the subsequent action failed to maintain this energy, with the bout descending into a tedious spectacle that left fans visibly disengaged.
The contest unfolded as a largely uneventful affair, with Benn establishing early control through measured jabs and body shots. Eubank struggled to find his rhythm, appearing drained and lacking the power that characterised their previous encounter. Brief moments of action punctuated the monotony, including Eubank’s stumble in round six and another fall into the ropes during the eleventh.
The climax arrived when Benn overwhelmed his exhausted opponent with two knockdowns in the closing moments, sealing his dominant performance. Following his triumph, Benn addressed the audience on DAZN with definitive words about the family rivalry.
“It’s been some journey and I feel like this is the end of the Benn-Eubank saga. It’s done and finished. It’s over. This ends here,” he declared. The victor responded to critics who questioned his boxing abilities, stating: “Everyone was saying I can’t box, put that in your pipe and smoke it.” He acknowledged the historical significance of the contest, adding: “This wouldn’t have been what it was without Chris and without our dads. This is generational. This is history.”
Benn concluded with a wry observation: “Not bad for two silver spoon kids.”
