Sat Apr 26 23:22:31 UTC 2025: **Eubank Jr. Wins Grueling Battle Against Benn in London Showdown**
LONDON — Chris Eubank Jr. defeated Conor Benn by unanimous decision in a highly anticipated middleweight clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, marking Benn’s first career loss. The 12-round fight, witnessed by a crowd of 65,000, lived up to its hype, with both fighters engaging in a relentless slugfest. All three judges scored the bout 116-112 in favor of Eubank Jr.
The bout pitted the sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn, whose own legendary rivalry spanned two intense fights in the 1990s. The event was particularly poignant, as both fathers were present, embracing in the ring before the opening bell, 32 years after their final encounter.
Eubank Jr., surprised by Benn’s resilience, acknowledged the unexpected challenge. “I knew I was capable of that, and I just needed someone to bring that out of me,” he said. “I didn’t expect him to be the guy to do that.”
Benn, who stepped up in weight for the fight, conceded defeat gracefully. “It was close,” he stated. “I thought I won. Maybe I stayed on the ropes for too long. I enjoyed it, and it was a massive homecoming.” He expressed confidence in his ability to return to his previous weight class and pursue a title.
Promoter Eddie Hearn described the fight as one of the most dramatic he’d ever seen, acknowledging the difficulty in scoring such a closely contested match. While suggesting Benn may have won earlier rounds, he ultimately praised both fighters’ efforts and the electrifying atmosphere. A rematch clause is included in the contract, and Hearn has made it clear he believes a second fight is necessary.
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