Chris Eubank Jr won a thrilling fight with Conor Benn on Saturday night, outpointing his bitter rival 116-112 on all three scorecards in London.
At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, two-and-a-half years after they were first due to fight, Eubank Jr finished a see-saw contest in fine form to seal victory over Benn, handing the younger boxer his first professional loss.
There had been drama at the start – with Benn’s two adverse drug-test results thwarting their planned clash in 2022 – and there was drama at the end, as Eubank Sr arrived at the venue with his son, despite criticising the match-up for years.
Thirty-two years after Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, Conor’s father, rounded out their own rivalry with a draw, Jr did what his dad did in 1990: beat a Benn.
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Key Points
- Chris Eubank Jr outpoints Conor Benn in thrilling bout to settle grudge
- Eubank Jr wins 116-112 on all three scorecards after 12 rounds in Tottenham
- Victory follows late plot twist that saw Eubank Sr arrive with his son, despite criticising bout
- Benn beaten for first time, as he falls to defeat by a Eubank – just as his father Nigel did in 1990
- Eubank Jr in hospital as promoter denies he suffered broken jaw in victory
Steve Bunce on Eubank Jr v Benn
14:38
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Lawrence Ostlere
The long-time adversaries pushed each other to boxing’s harshest places, to places well outside the normal limits of sacrifice and pain, on a famous night in London.
Full report:
Eubank Jr's promoter denies broken jaw
13:44
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Lawrence Ostlere
Chris Eubank Jr did not suffer a broken jaw in his victory over Conor Benn, according to his promoter Ben Shalom.
"There is no truth to the rumours regarding a broken jaw," said Boxxer's Shalom.
"I'm pleased to confirm that Chris is doing well and currently resting."
Shalom added: "Chris and Conor gave absolutely everything in what was the biggest legacy fight of all time.
"With their fathers standing proudly behind them, it was a moment that will forever be stamped in sporting history."
Eubank Jr's crowning moment
08:00
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Will Castle
The crowning moment for @ChrisEubankJr #EubankBenn | Powered by @FATALFURY_PR City of Wolves | @SNKPofficial | @ringmagazine pic.twitter.com/lqeXcg4cmD
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 26, 2025
Eubank Jr survives Benn onslaught to emerge blood feud victorious
07:00
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Will Castle
How will Benn pick himself up?
06:00
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Will Castle
Another view of a famous 12th round
05:00
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Will Castle
‼️ Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn round 12 will go down in history ⚔️
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) April 26, 2025
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Reunited and it feels so good
04:00
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Will Castle
A lovely touch from Michael Buffer to honour both Chris Sr and Nigel before Eubank and Benn went hell for leather.
What next for Chris Eubank Jr?
03:30
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Will Castle
Chris Eubank Jr could be in line for a title shot against one of the superstars of the sport after the WBC backed the winner of Eubank Jr vs Benn to become the next challenger of super-middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez.
See what WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman had to say pre-fight:
Sheer drama in North London
03:00
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Will Castle
The Sky Sports Boxing commentary team react to that DRAMATIC final round! pic.twitter.com/BmzD1lskno
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) April 26, 2025
Eubank vs Benn, 32 years apart
02:30
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Will Castle
'Simply the best'
02:00
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Will Castle
A walkout for the ages before a legacy-defining performance from Chris Eubank Jr.
The Eubanks arrive in style #EubankBenn | Tonight | Live on Sky Sports Box Office Watch here: https://t.co/QPsLr60FPV pic.twitter.com/rrsWl1wkhn
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) April 26, 2025
The return of Chris Sr
01:40
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Will Castle
After everything that’s been done and everything that’s been said - who on earth would have seen this coming?
Nigel Benn gives verdict on son's defeat
01:20
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Will Castle
"I thought he did really well and he learnt a lot from this,” Nigel said. “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."
A firefight to the VERY end
01:00
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Will Castle
The DRAMATIC final minute between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn pic.twitter.com/RueNpYYc6e
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) April 26, 2025
Chris Eubank Jr holds off Conor Benn in boxing melodrama worthy of their fathers
Sunday 27 April 2025 00:52
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Alex Pattle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
It is difficult to know where to begin, but at the end, Chris Eubank Jr sank to his knees as his father stood proudly by his side, while Conor Benn embraced his own father and closed his eyes, perhaps wishing to drift into a dreamworld away from the very real nightmare around him.
Also around him were 67,000 souls, 67,000 witnesses to his demise after so many threats, so much snarling, so much aggression – an aggression which simply could not deliver the decisive blow he had craved for years.
Make no mistake, this was not an emphatic demise; in fact, the 28-year-old had fought valiantly in a boxing match that resembled a theatrical melodrama more than a sporting contest. Instead, his downfall played out over 12 rounds, with victory so often appearing within his twitchy grasp.
Eubank Jr emerges victorious with battle scars
Sunday 27 April 2025 00:40
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Will Castle
Conor Benn departs
Sunday 27 April 2025 00:32
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Will Castle
That’s your lot for the post-fight press conferences!
With Eubank Jr in the hospital, it’s only Benn we’ll be hearing from tonight.
Conor Benn press conference
Sunday 27 April 2025 00:31
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Alex Pattle
Conor is asked if he respects or likes Eubank Jr and ums and ahs before saying, “but he’s Chris, isn’t he? So I like him about as much as I can...”
Nigel jokingly pushes him for a proper answer, ha.
Conor Benn press conference
Sunday 27 April 2025 00:29
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Alex Pattle
Some playful banter between the Benns, over the fact that neither could quite get it done against a Eubank.
Conor Benn press conference
Sunday 27 April 2025 00:28
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Will Castle
Eddie Hearn says the terms for this fight were “perfect” and served up one of the greatest fights in British boxing.
Conor Benn press conference
Sunday 27 April 2025 00:25
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Alex Pattle
Conor: “I looked at Chris Sr, grabbed him by the neck and said: ‘I’m so happy you’re here.’
“Your relationship with your dad never goes. That’s longstanding, that never goes, [even] without boxing.
“I’d pick my relationship with my dad over boxing any day.
“If this has brought [Jr and Sr] together, that’s worth its weight in gold.”
Conor Benn press conference
Sunday 27 April 2025 00:22
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Will Castle
“In defeat, this kid has become a superstar - across the Atlantic as well,” Hearn said.
“We’ve got to think about what we’re going to do next because he showed tonight he’s a world class fighter and he can win world titles at 147lbs and 154lbs.
“He didn’t fight for money tonight, even though he made a lot of money. This kid has an unbelievable future in this sport.”
Conor Benn press conference
Sunday 27 April 2025 00:21
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Alex Pattle
Hearn hints that Benn has an arena date booked in Britain this December. Hearn also says he’d like Benn to return to welterweight next.
Conor Benn press conference
Sunday 27 April 2025 00:14
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Alex Pattle
Nigel Benn: “Win, lose or draw, I’m proud of my son. He’ll go back and try again, just like I did.”
Poignant. Nigel also pays tribute to Jr.
Conor Benn press conference: Eubank Jr in hospital with broken jaw?
Sunday 27 April 2025 00:13
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Alex Pattle
Benn: “It’s a hard one to swallow, man. Obviously I didn’t come into the fight thinking it’d be that close, I didn’t come into the fight to lose, I didn’t come for anything apart from winning.
“Obviously I weren’t good enough, so I need to do better.
“I don’t really think I lost the fight. I don’t wanna be delusional... I think it was a close fight, and that’s it.
“Fourteen months out the ring maybe played a factor, but I just wanna say: what an amazing turnout, it really did feel like my homecoming, and it’s a blessing to be fighting back on home soil.”
On Eubank Jr: “I wish him well, I know he’s gone to the hospital, I’ve heard he’s got a broken jaw, so I wish him a speedy recovery.
“Also I wanna thanks to Sr for turning up, because this really is a family affair, and it wouldn’t have been what it was without him there.”
Conor Benn press conference
Sunday 27 April 2025 00:05
Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn hails this as “one of the greatest fights in the history of British boxing”.
He credits Benn for his performance and says the fight perhaps could’ve gone either way.
"I don't see Chris Eubank winning that fight by four rounds at all but forget that - unbelievable respect for both men,” he said.
"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."
Chris Eubank Jr sent to hospital with 'broken jaw'
Sunday 27 April 2025 00:12
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Will Castle
Chris Eubank Jr's promoters Boxxer have confirmed the bruiser has gone to hospital after beating Conor Benn.
"On recommendation of the onsite doctor, Chris Eubank Jr has been taken to hospital by ambulance for precautionary checks," they said.
Benn has said at the press conference that he’s been told Eubank broke his jaw.
What it means for Eubank Jr
Sunday 27 April 2025 00:00
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Will Castle
The family name has been upheld.
We've never seen Chris Eubank Jr like this before
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) April 26, 2025
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Benn wants Eubank rematch or title shot next
Saturday 26 April 2025 23:41
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Will Castle
“We always knew Chris was a good fighter,” Benn said. “Fighting talk is fighting talk.
“I believe I can fight at 160lbs. If we don’t do the rematch, which I’d love to eventually and avenge that loss, then I’d love to go back to welterweight and win the WBC world title. Whichever happens next, I’m content with.”
Benn's stock rises immensely in defeat
Saturday 26 April 2025 23:32
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Will Castle
Conor Benn will be utterly crestfallen that the scorecards didn’t go his way. There was very little in that, and some - including his promoter Eddie Hearn - have questioned the size of the gap.
But take nothing away from that performance. Moving up two divisions, Benn looked incredibly dangerous for much of that contest and pushed Eubank Jr to his absolute limit.
A true battle for the ages and one that more than adds to the legacy first written by their legendary fathers.
Eubank Jr edges past bitter rival Benn on decision
Saturday 26 April 2025 23:27
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Will Castle
116-112
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) April 26, 2025
116-112
116-112
Chris Eubank Jr beats Conor Benn by unanimous decision! pic.twitter.com/e35tTvYfv7
Father and son bask in victory as Eubank supremacy continues
Saturday 26 April 2025 23:16
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Will Castle
"First of all, I thank the one above,” Eubank Jr said.
"I knew I could do that, I just needed someone to bring that out of me and I didn't think that he would be the guy to do that.
"The fact our fathers did it years ago brings out a different spirit into you and that's what we showed here tonight.
"I'm happy to have this man [Eubank Sr] back with me. We upheld the family name - onwards and upwards."
Eubank Sr added: “That is legendary behaviour in the ring. Conor Benn is an extraordinary fighter. I am so proud of my son.”
Chris Eubank Jr BEATS Conor Benn by decision!
Saturday 26 April 2025 23:10
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Will Castle
The scorecards are in...
Chris Eubank def. Conor Benn via unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 116-112)
EUBANK JR COMES OUT ON TOP! THE EUBANK SUPREMACY CONTINUES!
An absolute war.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE
Saturday 26 April 2025 23:08
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Will Castle
Round 12
Into the final frame. This is it.
Bell goes and these boys are GOING FOR BLOWS! It’s a stand-and-swing affair to kick things off, and Eubank appears to wobble Benn as he clips with a combo!
Eubank is leaning in but ROCKS Benn with a huge left! Benn is wobbled but manages to recover well enough. That’s until Eubank continues his barrage and suddenly, Benn looks OUT ON HIS FEET!
Benn is doing all he can to slip the onslaught and is trying to hit back. Swing and a miss from Eubank allows Benn to connect and stumble his rival! THIS IS INCREDIBLE!
Final 10 seconds and both keep throwing to the final bell, looking for that knockout punch - but it goes to decision!
What a final round. What a fight.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE
Saturday 26 April 2025 23:04
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Will Castle
Round 11
Two more to go, Benn goes in hot and heavy and stumbles a bit on the approach.
Swing and a miss from the younger man but he then connects with a big right on the inside. Both of Eubank’s cheeks are showing serious swelling.
Right and left to the body from Benn as he rolls under a right hand. Eubank responds by pushing Benn to the ropes, Benn then hits back with a right of his own.
Eubank takes a look at the clock, with both knowing the importance of finishing the round strong. Both let their hands go but it’s Benn who staggers Eubank, who is leaning in as the bell goes.
Jr survives but looks SHATTERED.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE
Saturday 26 April 2025 23:00
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Will Castle
Round 10
These two have put in a phenomenal effort - surely they’re beginning to tire, because how can they keep up this pace?
Eubank forces Benn against the ropes by Benn gets away well. Benn then gets in range of a big right but Eubank evades well.
Eubank then gets a bit reckless with the left and it opens up the opportunity for Benn to attack. Eubank is looking exhausted, Benn is in the driving seat.
However, Eubank ends the 10th with a flurry and fires in a shower of body shots up against the ropes.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE
Saturday 26 April 2025 22:56
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Will Castle
Round nine
Benn wants a finish. The younger man looks to have the more energy and is flying into battle with Eubank.
A nice one-two connects before Eubank forces Benn to the ropes, trying to chip away from the inside. Benn is still swinging, even when under pressure.
Left lands from Benn but Eubank is not simply taking a beating. He’s fighting back but is being left vulnerable and is staggered by a right from Benn.
Eubank also has a cut on his right eye - caused by a clash of heads. This is unrelenting chaos. Surely something has to give.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE
Saturday 26 April 2025 22:52
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Will Castle
Round eight
Benn comes FLYING out of the blocks for the eighth and is going for the heavy shots.
A big hook connects on Eubank’s chin just as he was preparing to throw a left of his own. This is turning into more of a firefight.
Eubank responds with a close right but Benn is remaining the aggressor, slipping a combo of shots before coming back with an overhand right.
Benn is putting Eubank under serious pressure here! Another right hook as Benn punches from the ropes. Eubank wants to finish strong, with the pair final 10 seconds consisting of three words: stand and swing.
It’s bedlam inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE
Saturday 26 April 2025 22:47
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Will Castle
Round seven
Eubank plants his feet in the ground and wraps a powerful hook into the cheek of Benn, who just gobbled it up.
Short one-two then lands from Eubank but Benn responds with a straight. Another combo from Eubank is met by Benn letting his hands go, but nothing serious connecting.
Eubank’s jabs are stopping Benn on his way in, with the more experienced man beginning to really find his range.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE
Saturday 26 April 2025 22:44
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Will Castle
Round six
The Eubank corner enjoyed that fifth round, but it’s Benn who starts the sixth as the aggressor as he gets a stiff left hook through.
Benn then forces Eubank into the ropes and tries pushing his head down, but the ref isn’t having any of that.
They trade heavy body shots back in the centre of the ring before Eubank eats another left.
He responds with two straight jabs late in the round and ends the sixth with Benn in a headlock.
This fight was not tipped to make the second half - and if it did, it was predicted Eubank Jr would take full control. We are yet to see that.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE
Saturday 26 April 2025 22:39
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Will Castle
Round five
Eubank takes every second on the stool he can. Benn goes down early on as Eubank clatters into him with his shoulder rather than his fist, no knockdown and Benn gets to his feet acrobatically.
Benn then eats a right before unleashing an overhand of his own, but it’s Eubank who is growing into this more, with a stiff one-two landing.
Benn gets forced into the ropes but bounces back and resumes taking punishment from Eubank, who enjoys his best round so far.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE
Saturday 26 April 2025 22:35
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Will Castle
Round four
Eubank starts the round leading with the left-hook, as he has done for much of these early rounds, before the pair trade shots from inside.
A lovely uppercut then gets through for Eubank which snaps the head of Benn back.
But Benn is able to respond, with Eubank dipping into a left hand from his rival which looked to rock him just a bit - however, he quickly recovers.
Another hard shot lands from Benn in the round’s closing stages, eaten up once more by Eubank.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE
Saturday 26 April 2025 22:31
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Will Castle
Round three
Better jabbing start from Eubank but then BANG! The first major breakthrough of the fight!
Benn connects with a great one-two that knocks Eubank back. You could see it register on the 35-year-old’s face, that hurt.
Benn goes again with the overhand right, wayward this time. But it’s Eubank who finishes the stronger, landing a stiff right to the body in response to a round that was surely Benn’s, who is growing in confidence.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE
Saturday 26 April 2025 22:27
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Will Castle
Round two
Benn’s corner emphasising the fact the first round is out the way. Feels he’s going to grow in confidence from here on in.
Referee calls a brief pause to make it absolutely clear that he wants no punches when the pair are called to break.
Eubank lands with a left-hand low but it opens him up to a right from Benn, which knocks him back a bit. Jr keeps going for the jab but isn’t having much luck with it so far.
Right hook from Benn who is continuing to dive in with big shots, evoking a big reaction from the crowd. Benn then gets into good range and tries to left hand go, but can’t connect.
Bell rings and Eubank says something to Benn on the way to his corner. We are two down.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE
Saturday 26 April 2025 22:22
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Will Castle
Round one
BELL RINGS, WE ARE UNDERWAY!
The referee insists Eubank comes back to the centre and touches gloves. But here we go.
Eubank looks for the right hand early on but it’s Benn who’s aggressing. Wild left flies over as Eubank tries to whip in a long uppercut.
Benn once again shoots with a massive left but doesn’t connect. Sharp start from both guys as they try and find their range. They’re fighting in the middle of the ring, we’re getting the tear-up we were promised.
Final minute of the first, lots of upper body movement from Benn but Eubank connects with a left hook to the head. Benn is going for some huge overhands but isn’t getting close enough.
Plenty thrown, not much landed.
Michael Buffer makes sure Nigel and Chris Sr get their flowers
Saturday 26 April 2025 22:17
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Will Castle
Michael Buffer honours Nigel Benn and and Chris Eubank Sr, who get a rousing ovation from the 65,000 in attendance.
Time for the introductions. This is electric.
“LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLEEEEEEEE!”
Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn share a moment
Saturday 26 April 2025 22:13
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Will Castle
This is a great scene.
Chris Eubank Sr is in the ring with Nigel Benn and greets Conor with a big hug before the two bruisers are unleashed. Conor doesn’t reciprocate the gesture as much, he’s clearly locked in.
In fact, he’s standing dead middle of the ring and staring down Eubank Jr - he has to be pulled back to his corner by his team.
Here comes Chris Eubank Jr
Saturday 26 April 2025 22:09
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Will Castle
Still in awe that Chris Sr is a part of this. He ties up his son’s fur robe and follows him into the cauldron.
“Simply The Best” is the song that plays over the speaker - the same his dad used to use.
However, his welcome is not exactly a positive one. Not even the presence of Sr has stopped the boos from raining in.
Eubank Jr, nevertheless, is relishing his role as villain. And either way, this is a walkout for the ages.
Conor Benn comes out to the same song his dad did, over three decades ago
Saturday 26 April 2025 22:05
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Will Castle
There’s big-fight feel.
Conor Benn is being sung out by a choir to the tune of “Ready Or Not”.
And it’s the same track his father walked to the ring with, over three decades ago, that he comes out to. So much history.
Legacy is on the line. Can he do what his Nigel couldn’t and beat a Eubank?
Michael Buffer steps into the spotlight
Saturday 26 April 2025 22:01
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Will Castle
“Let’s get this party started.”
The legendary Michael Buffer is upon us. The national anthem has been belted out, time for ringwalks.
First up, Conor Benn.
Raucous atmosphere as main-event ring walks loom
Saturday 26 April 2025 21:54
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Alex Pattle
It’s cold in the stadium, but the crowd is warming up now. An impassioned rendition of “Sweet Caroline” rings out, meaning the ring walks for the main event are imminent. Don’t go anywhere.
Chris Eubank Sr speaks on shock arrival: 'I love my son'
Saturday 26 April 2025 21:52
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Will Castle
Who would’ve expected this a few hours ago?!
Chris Eubank Sr has a message for Conor Benn ️#EubankBenn | Tonight | Live on Sky Sports Box Office Watch here: https://t.co/QPsLr60FPV pic.twitter.com