In a stunning reversal of fortunes, Conor Benn comprehensively defeated Chris Eubank Jr in their highly anticipated rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night. The victory avenged Benn's unanimous decision loss from their first encounter in April and potentially brings closure to a family feud that has spanned three decades.
Dominant Performance Seals Victory
Benn controlled the fight from the opening bell, demonstrating superior technique and strategy throughout all twelve rounds. The contest reached its dramatic climax in the final round when Benn floored his opponent twice, cementing his dominance before celebrating wildly at the final bell.
The bout represents the latest chapter in a bitter rivalry that began 35 years ago between their fathers, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank, whose own fierce contests defined British boxing in the 1990s. This generational clash attracted significant attention, with Benn acknowledging the historical significance during his post-fight comments.
Benn Closes the Chapter on Family Feud
Immediately following his victory, Benn firmly ruled out the possibility of a third bout with Eubank Jr, declaring an end to their saga. "It's been some journey and I feel like this is the end of the Benn-Eubank saga," the victorious fighter told sports broadcaster DAZN. "It's done and finished. It's over. This ends here."
Benn responded to his critics with a triumphant "everyone was saying 'I can't box' - put that in your pipe and smoke it," before paying respect to his opponent and their shared history. "This wouldn't have been what it was without Chris and without our dads," he added. "This is generational. This is history. Credit to Chris."
World Championship Ambitions
Nigel Benn joined his son in the ring, expressing immense pride in his performance. "He stuck to his game plan, worked the body," the former champion said. "I can't fault what he's done, unanimous decision." He immediately looked to the future, suggesting his son should "drop back down to 147 pounds and win the WBC, get rid of the intercontinental stuff and grab the real belt."
Promoter Eddie Hearn echoed these sentiments, confirming that the victory positions the 29-year-old Benn for a welterweight title shot against WBC champion Mario Barrios. Hearn highlighted Benn's remarkable journey, noting "he left Australia to pursue his boxing career" and "had no money" before mounting his comeback.
Eubank Jr graciously acknowledged defeat, telling DAZN: "The kid fought hard and tough. He hits hard. He was bigger than me on the scales. We put on a show and Conor Benn was the best man tonight. It's 1-1." The fighter indicated he would "go away and deal with some of the things I've been dealing with" before considering his next move.
