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.