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Conor Benn Floors Chris Eubank Jr Twice to Win Dominant Rematch by Unanimous Decision

Benn sets sights on a welterweight title next, leaving Eubank Jr to reassess after a difficult camp.

Overview

  • Two knockdowns in the final minute sealed Benn’s control across 12 rounds, with scorecards of 119-107, 118-108 and 116-110 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
  • Benn outboxed a subdued Eubank Jr with steady jabs, body work and sharp counters before the late surge that nearly produced a stoppage.
  • Declaring the rivalry over, Benn said he will return to welterweight and pursue a world-title shot after levelling the series at 1-1.
  • Eubank Jr acknowledged a poor showing and referenced personal difficulties in the build-up, saying he must address issues before deciding his next step.
  • DAZN carried the event on pay-per-view (reported at £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US), with undercard stoppages for Jack Catterall, Adam Azim and Richard Riakporhe.