Conor Benn knocks Chris Eubank Jr down twice as he takes rematch revenge at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Conor Benn defeated Chris Eubank Jr by unanimous decision to take revenge in their rematch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after losing an exciting first fight; Eubank Jr and Benn have reprised the rivalry of their famous fathers, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr

 

 

Conor Benn dominated Chris Eubank Jr to win their rematch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Benn added the final flourish to a controlled performance, sending Eubank down to the canvas twice in the 12th and final round.

He took a unanimous decision victory to conclude their rivalry, winning 119-107, 118-108 and 116-110.

Eubank Jr and Conor Benn built up a rivalry of their own as they followed in the footsteps of their famous fathers, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr, whose saga lit up British boxing in the 1990s.

Animosity has festered between Conor Benn and Eubank Jr themselves. After Benn returned an anti-doping violation their first fight was called off when it was originally due to take place in 2022.

Once Benn’s suspension in the UK was lifted, and they set the fight for April of this year, Eubank slapped him with an egg to goad him further.

 

Eubank’s relationship with his father had publicly fractured but after a private reconciliation, Senior made a surprise appearance at the first fight, joining his son for an iconic ringwalk.

Eubank went on to score a points victory in their first fight, that left Benn looking for his revenge and Eubank hoping to win even more convincingly second time around.

Eubank, who struggled with the weight and the rehydration clause ahead of the last fight, looked in fine condition for this rematch but his boxing became increasingly flat and tired as the rounds progressed.

He didn’t rush in the first round, trying jabs, dabbing a right cross out and moving from side to side.

Benn though worried him with a left-right combination in the second round and Eubank shoved him over, a push to repel him.

Benn cleaved at Eubank’s body with hooks, and then darted in a sharp left that caught Eubank’s chin.

The smaller man went upstairs with success, a one-two flying to the head. Looking the more comfortable, Benn launched attacks from the centre of the ring.

Benn’s work grew increasingly assured as he began to land with a regularity that must have alarmed Eubank.

But Eubank Jr couldn’t find the same intensity he’d had in the first fight. Benn bagged rounds and sustained a strong volume of attacks.

Although the Brighton man charged out to meet him on at the opening bell, Riakporhe smashed Welch down to the canvas three times in the second round to hand Welch a first professional defeat.

Ishmael Davis managed to overcome Sam Gilley to win a unanimous decision after 12 rounds, securing Davis the British and Commonwealth super-welterweight championships.

Joe Gallagher protégé Mikie Tallon opened the show, taking out Fezan Shahid in the sixth round with a tremendous uppercut.