Chris Eubank Jr Rushed to Hospital After Nail-Biting Win Over Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Chris Eubank Jr was taken to hospital as a precaution after a gruelling 12-round showdown with Conor Benn, which he won by unanimous decision last night in front of a roaring North London crowd.
Close Fight Sees Eubank Jr Triumph
All three judges scored the fight 116-112 for Eubank Jr, handing the 35-year-old an important victory over the previously undefeated Benn. Promoters Boxxer revealed that despite finishing the bout, the ringside doctor recommended hospital checks as a safety measure.
“I didn’t expect Conor to be the guy to bring it out of me. I thought I’d break him early. I underestimated him,” said Eubank Jr after the fight, admitting the fight was tougher than anticipated.
Battle Highlights: Benn’s Early Barrage vs Eubank’s Experience
Benn, 28, set the early pace with aggressive power punches, putting Eubank Jr on the back foot. The younger fighter looked shaky in the opening rounds but clawed back as the contest wore on, landing cleaner, sharper shots.
A clash of heads in the ninth round left Eubank Jr with a cut above his right eye, yet he kept his focus and composure until the final bell.
“Maybe I stayed on the ropes too long,” Benn reflected. “Chris is a good fighter. The talk’s over now—I’d love a rematch.”
Legendary Family Feud Adds Extra Spice
The fight reignited an iconic family rivalry. Benn’s father, Nigel Benn, and Eubank Sr famously battled twice in the 1990s, thrilling British boxing fans and making this bout a high-stakes affair with history on the line.
Before the fight, Eubank Jr stirred controversy by weighing in just over the 160lb limit, coming in at 160.05lbs and receiving a fine. Despite some boos from the crowd at the final bell, his grit and skill earned him a key win and laid the groundwork for a potentially blockbuster rematch.
Boxing Legend Proud Dad Chris Eubank Sr Weighs In
Ringside to witness the drama was none other than Eubank Jr’s father and boxing icon, Chris Eubank Sr. He praised his son’s “outstanding” performance and hailed Benn as an “extraordinary” fighter.
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will surely be buzzing again if these two lock horns for round two.
