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Chris Eubank Jr Discharged from Hospital After Victory Over Conor Benn

Eubank Jr secured a unanimous decision win in a heated 12-round bout, reigniting a family rivalry and paving the way for rematch discussions.

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Eubank, who was cheered on by his father, was taken straight to The Royal London Hospital after the fight
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Overview

  • Chris Eubank Jr defeated Conor Benn in a unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 116-112 after a grueling 12-round battle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
  • Eubank Jr and his father, Chris Eubank Sr, reconciled publicly as they made a surprise emotional ring walk together, ending a period of estrangement.
  • The fight marked the culmination of a long-delayed rivalry, originally set for 2022 but canceled due to Benn's failed drug tests and subsequent suspension, later lifted in 2023.
  • Both fighters underwent precautionary medical checks post-fight, with Eubank Jr now discharged from the hospital and Benn already returning to training.
  • Promoters are exploring a potential rematch, with Benn expressing his desire for revenge and the possibility of a second fight as early as September.