Summary

  1. Oh what a night!published at 00:21 British Summer Time 27 April

    Chris Eubank Jr next to Chris Eubank Sr in the ring after beating Conor BennImage source, Matchroom

    You don't always need a world title on the line to have fun.

    We've seen some incredible all-British bouts over the years - anyone remember that fight between two middleweights in Birmingham back in 1990...

    Take a bow Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn. A fine show in front of a packed and boisterous Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

    A hard fought win gives the Eubank family the edge in the family trilogy.

    Thanks for joining us and we'll see you next time.

    Media caption,

    Relationship with dad more important than boxing - Benn

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    Get Involvedpublished at 00:20 British Summer Time 27 April

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    Cracking fight but no need for a rematch. Everyone’s a winner. Nigel Benn showed immense dignity. His son showed he had the heart of a lion. Eubank junior and senior are back together. And no one got hurt! Brilliant stuff

    Anonymous

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    Get Involvedpublished at 00:17 British Summer Time 27 April

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    Jake Paul on X: "My 3 favorite fights since I started boxing: 1) Taylor Serrano 2

    2) Eubank Jr Benn

    3) Fury Wilder 3."

  4. 32 years apartpublished at 00:13 British Summer Time 27 April

    Eubank beats Benn by unanimous decision

    Nigel Benn throws a punch in the direction of Chris Eubank SrImage source, Getty Images
    Conor Benn throws a punch at the body of Chris Eubank JrImage source, Getty Images
  5. 'Benn became the people's champion'published at 00:11 British Summer Time 27 April

    Eubank beats Benn by unanimous decision

    Matchroom's Eddie Hearn: "I don't see Chris Eubank winning that fight by four rounds at all but forget that - unbelievable respect for both men.

    "I could not be prouder of Conor Benn for what he has been through and the heart he has showed. Nigel Benn was the people's champion, tonight Conor Benn became the people's champion. He won the hearts of everybody who tuned in."

  6. Read all about itpublished at 00:07 British Summer Time 27 April

    Eubank beats Benn by unanimous decision

    Our man Kal Sajad had the pleasure of being at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight to watch the fight unfold.

    You can read his full report here.

  7. What next for Eubank?published at 00:02 British Summer Time 27 April

    Eubank beats Benn by unanimous decision

    Hot off the heels of asking who Conor Benn should face next - an overwhelming majority of you opted for him to look for a world title shot back at welterweight rather than seek a rematch - it only feels right to question what next for Chris Eubank Jr.

    Tonight's win makes it three on the bounce for Eubank but how much have those three wins done for his career?

    Eubank avenged his defeat in a rematch with Liam Smith before beating Kamil Szeremeta and wrapping up his three-fight win streak against Benn.

    A world title tilt seems unlikely and aged 35 no other names really spring to mind, so is a rematch with Benn the only real option on the table?

    Thumbs up if Eubank should rematch Benn or thumbs down if he should be looking elsewhere.

    Chris Eubank Jr is lifted up by Chris Eubank Sr after beating Conor BennImage source, Matchroom
  8. Postpublished at 00:00 British Summer Time 27 April

    Eubank beats Benn by unanimous decision

    Three-weight undisputed world champion Claressa Shields on X: "All three [scorecards] 116-112 unanimously [for] CHRIS EUBANK JR. Wow what a fight!

    "Conor Benn got some Skills!!!! I think he didn’t get out skilled, he got out hustled if you ask me! But what a man to go up 2 weight classes and stand up like that! Wow! [I don't know] why my eyes are watery but what a fight! How special!"

  9. Eubank sent to hospitalpublished at 23:57 British Summer Time 26 April

    Chris Eubank Jr's promoters Boxxer have just said the fighter has gone to hospital.

    "On recommendation of the onsite doctor, Chris Eubank Jr has been taken to hospital by ambulance for precautionary checks," they said.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 23:54 British Summer Time 26 April

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    Had it as a draw. Never seen a final round of boxing as exciting as that.

    Mike in Verwood

  11. 'He was working too much on the ropes'published at 23:52 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank beats Benn by unanimous decision

    Nigel Benn gave his verdict on his son's defeat to Chris Eubank: "I thought he did really well and he learnt a lot from this. He was working too much on the ropes, but that is taking nothing away from Chris - it was his night.

    "We can handle defeat gracefully and now we go back to the drawing board."

  12. Who are the welterweight world champions?published at 23:49 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank beats Benn by unanimous decision

    I'll save you having to Google who the reigning welterweight world champions are.

    Jaron Ennis holds the WBA and IBF belts.

    Mario Barrios is the WBC champion.

    Brian Norman Jr holds the WBO belt.

  13. What next for Benn?published at 23:46 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank beats Benn by unanimous decision

    Those comments from Conor Been do raise a good question.

    Eddie Hearn confirmed earlier in the week that there is a rematch clause, so we could see Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet again later this year.

    I'm sure on the basis of what we've just seen that there is a appetite for that.

    But the prospect of moving back down to welterweight to compete for a world title has got to be hugely tempting.

    Which would you prefer to see next for Benn?

    Thumbs up for Eubank rematch or thumbs down if he should face a welterweight world title holder?

    Conor Benn looks dejected with his father behind himImage source, Getty Images
  14. 'It's either Barrios or Eubank rematch'published at 23:44 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank beats Benn by unanimous decision

    More from Conor Benn on what is next in his career: "I believe I can fight at 160 [pounds]. If we don't do the rematch, which I'd love to do to avenge the loss, I'll go down to welterweight and win the WBC world title.

    "It's either [WBC welterweight champion] Mario Barrios or the rematch with Eubank, whichever happens next I'll be content with."

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    Get Involvedpublished at 23:42 British Summer Time 26 April

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    That is a complete joke of a decision. You can argue Eubank Jr deserved to win the fight, but 116-112 is ridiculous. A superb scrap though.

    Jar

    Listened to the Eubank jr v Benn fight on radio, and what fantastic commentary!!! Boxing works so well on radio! Expected Eubank to win on paper and love Connor Benn's attrition and perseverance! Connor Benn has done himself so much credit by battling to the enth degree!!! Brilliant to listen to.

    Anonymous

  16. 'It was some homecoming'published at 23:40 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank beats Benn by unanimous decision

    Conor Benn on what went wrong against Chris Eubank Jr: "Fourteen months out of the ring played a factor, that would be the only thing - inactivity.

    "I felt like it was a close fight. I'm not going to say 'yeah I should have won that', I've got to watch it back. It was close. I stayed on the ropes maybe a bit too long and he worked harder towards the end.

    "A massive thank you to all my supporters who came out, it was some homecoming."

  17. Stat attackpublished at 23:36 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank beats Benn by unanimous decision

    Comparing punch stats for Eubank v Benn  Punches landed 267 Eubank, 215 Benn Power punches landed 227 Eubank, 180 Benn % punches thrown landed 40% Eubank, 36% Benn

    I've seen a fair few texts suggesting Chris Eubank Jr was handed this victory but I think that is an unfair characterisation of what we have just witnessed.

    Sure, Conor Benn started strongly and there were some close rounds, but the statistics don't lie.

    Eubank landed more punches, landed more power punches and a higher percentage of his punches thrown landed.

    It's difficult to argue with that, right?

  18. Postpublished at 23:30 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank beats Benn by unanimous decision

    The seal of approval from Dustin Poirier. A man who has competed for the ceremonial BMF title.

    It doesn't come much bigger than that!

  19. 'Dog fight'published at 23:29 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank beats Benn by unanimous decision

    UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier on X: "This is a dog fight!!"

  20. 'Legendary behaviour in the ring'published at 23:28 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank v Benn

    Chris Eubank Sr on his son's victory against Conor Benn: "He couldn't move around the ring, he had to stand toe-to-toe and that is legendary behaviour in the ring. I am so proud of him.

    "Conor Benn is an extraordinary fighter and you saw that tonight. I thought he would go out in four or five rounds but he was strong throughout the fight."