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Conor Benn Drops Chris Eubank Jr Twice Late to Win Rematch by Unanimous Decision

Benn now targets a return to 147lb for a world-title push.

Overview

  • Official cards read 119-107, 118-108 and 116-110 after Benn sealed the result with two knockdowns in the 12th at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on DAZN pay-per-view.
  • The victory levels the rivalry at 1-1, with Benn declaring the Benn–Eubank saga over and saying he does not want a trilogy.
  • Promoter Eddie Hearn said Benn will drop back to welterweight to pursue a world title following the middleweight rematch.
  • Eubank Jr accepted the defeat, saying he had been through “hell and back,” and indicated he needs to address personal matters before determining his next move.
  • Analysts described Eubank Jr’s display as flat and tired compared with April as Benn controlled the tempo and outboxed the bigger man.