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Chris Eubank Jr Triumphs Over Conor Benn in Intense Grudge Match

Eubank Jr secured a unanimous decision victory in front of 65,000 fans, reconciling with his father in a dramatic family saga.

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Boxing - Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - April 26, 2025 Chris Eubank Jr in action with Conor Benn during their middleweight fight Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Boxing - Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - April 26, 2025 Chris Eubank Jr celebrates with his father former boxer Chris Eubank after winning his middleweight fight against Conor Benn Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Overview

  • Chris Eubank Jr defeated Conor Benn by unanimous decision (116-112) in a 12-round middleweight bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 26, 2025.
  • The fight reignited the storied rivalry between their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, who famously clashed in the 1990s.
  • Eubank Sr made a surprise appearance, walking his son to the ring and reconciling after a long public estrangement.
  • The sold-out event drew a crowd of approximately 65,000, marking one of the most anticipated boxing matches in recent years.
  • Conor Benn, who suffered his first professional defeat, expressed interest in a potential rematch, citing a 14-month layoff as a factor in his performance.