Benn's Redemption Complete in Dominant Display
Conor Benn achieved a stunning redemption on Saturday night, completely outclassing his rival Chris Eubank Jr over twelve one-sided rounds at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The victory marked a triumphant return for Benn after three difficult years that included positive drug tests and a previous defeat to Eubank.
Dramatic Final Round Nearly Ends in Knockout
The fight reached its dramatic climax in the final minute when Benn twice dropped Eubank Jr to the canvas. A devastating combination from Benn initially had a delayed effect, but a powerful right hand eventually sent Eubank Jr crashing to the floor. Though Eubank Jr managed to rise, he was immediately sent down again by Benn's relentless assault. The veteran somehow beat the count, but the final bell saved him from certain defeat.
One-Sided Scoring Reflects Benn's Dominance
The judges' scorecards told the story of the fight, with overwhelming margins of 119-107, 116-110 and 118-108 in Benn's favour. From the opening bell, Benn established control and never relinquished it, displaying the clinical discipline he had promised in the build-up to the rematch.
Eubank Jr, who usually fights two weight classes above Benn, appeared severely compromised by the weight cut and rehydration clauses that limited his ability to regain pounds after the weigh-in. The 36-year-old looked listless throughout, offering little resistance to Benn's superior work rate and accuracy.
The atmosphere turned electric as Benn made his ringwalk to a mashup of Fugees and Phil Collins, sharing a emotional moment with his father Nigel before entering the ring. In contrast, Eubank Jr arrived accompanied by rapper 50 Cent but failed to translate that theatrical energy into ring performance.
Benn immediately shut down talk of a trilogy fight, declaring the family rivalry "over" and "done." Eubank Jr acknowledged Benn's superiority on the night but left the door slightly ajar for future encounters, stating "It's one-one" while dealing with personal issues.
The victory sets up Benn for a return to welterweight, where he can pursue more meaningful challenges against fresher opposition, while Eubank Jr faces questions about his future in the sport after such a comprehensive defeat.
