Conor Benn completed his long road to redemption with a commanding and emotional victory over Chris Eubank Jr in their highly anticipated rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. After years marked by controversy, frustration, and a painful defeat in their first meeting, Benn delivered a masterclass performance, overwhelming an out-of-sorts Eubank Jr over 12 highly one-sided rounds.
From the opening bell, Benn demonstrated the sharpness, discipline, and composure he had promised in the build-up. He controlled the tempo, dictated the exchanges, and repeatedly disrupted Eubank Jr’s rhythm. The older and naturally larger fighter, typically competing two weight classes above Benn, looked drained and lifeless—paying the price for a harsh weight cut and a strict rehydration clause that stripped him of his usual physical advantages.
Benn’s dominance culminated in a dramatic final round, where he twice sent Eubank Jr crashing heavily to the canvas. A thudding right hand caused the first knockdown, landing with a delayed but devastating effect. Moments later, sustained pressure forced Eubank Jr down again as Benn chased the stoppage he desperately wanted. Only the final bell saved Eubank Jr from a knockout defeat, but the result on the scorecards was never in doubt.
The judges confirmed the inevitable, returning wide scores of 119-107, 116-110 and 118-108 in Benn’s favour. The scenes of celebration from Benn and his father, Nigel, reflected the significance of the night—an emphatic victory that helped bury the ghosts of his past three difficult years.
Eubank Jr, making his ring walk with characteristic flamboyance, offered little of the bravado or resilience that once defined him. He struggled to impose himself from the outset, landing only occasional jabs while absorbing clean power shots from a sharper, more polished Benn. At 36, and visibly diminished, he looked like a fighter approaching the end of a long and often turbulent career.
After the final bell, Benn dismissed any talk of a trilogy, insisting the family rivalry had reached its conclusion. He now plans a return to his natural welterweight division, seeking bigger global challenges beyond this domestic storyline. Eubank Jr, meanwhile, acknowledged the difficulties he has been facing outside the ring, hinting that he may soon step away from the sport entirely.
The rematch, although lacking competitiveness, closed the chapter on one of British boxing’s most talked-about rivalries and marked a night of vindication for Conor Benn.
