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Conor Benn Dominates Eubank Jr and Sets Sights on March WBC Welterweight Title Shot

Eubank Jr’s next move is uncertain after he said he had gone through “hell and back.”

Overview

  • Judges scored the November 15 rematch 119-107, 118-108 and 116-110 for Benn, who dropped Eubank Jr twice in the final round.
  • Despite planning a return to 147 pounds, Benn entered The Ring’s middleweight rankings at No. 4 following the win.
  • Benn’s camp says he is ready to challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios as early as March, with future stadium fights at 147 also under discussion.
  • Eubank Jr acknowledged he was not himself, citing personal issues, as pundits pointed to weight cutting and dehydration as factors and calls for him to reassess or even retire grew.
  • On the undercard, Adam Azim stopped Kurt Scoby and his trainer Shane McGuigan said many credible contenders are unwilling to face the rising 23-year-old.