Conor Benn claimed victory in his rematch against Chris Eubank Jr. The 29-year-old scion of the Benn boxing dynasty defeated Chris Eubank Jr. by unanimous decision after 12 rounds of boxing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
The younger of the two boxers dominated every round, decisively winning the bout with scorecards of 119-107, 116-110, and 118-108. 'The Destroyer's' strongest round was the 12th, where Tony Sims' protégé sent his opponent to the canvas twice.
Here's how the fight unfolded:
Round 1:
Benn took the center of the ring. The two Englishmen exchanged jabs, with Benn landing the first significant body shot. However, the younger fighter's momentum was halted by a textbook combination of two jabs and a right cross. For the remainder of the round, Eubank relied on counter-attacks and a more defensive boxing style.
Round 2:
Benn cornered his opponent and landed a powerful right hook. To escape the difficult situation, the experienced Eubank pushed his opponent away. 'The Destroyer' fell to the canvas, leading to a warning from referee Kevin Parker. Benn began to target the body more frequently and was more active in this round as well.
Round 3:
Benn's pressure intensified. Despite this, the Essex fighter sought to box at mid-to-long range, and in the rare instances of close-range exchanges, we witnessed grappling techniques and clinches.
Round 4:
The fight became more fragmented with increased clinches and 'dirty' boxing, including shots to the back of the head. Eubank showed weak offense in this round but absorbed several powerful right crosses from Benn without showing signs of vulnerability.
Round 5:
The 36-year-old Eubank sought the perfect moment to land a strong counter-punch, but it never materialized in this round. Benn was also less active in this segment but maintained control.
Round 6:
Conor Benn was more active and decisive in his attacks in this round. Chris Eubank Jr. appeared far from his best form and landed almost no clean punches.
Round 7:
Exchanges were fiercer in this round. Chris Eubank Jr. had conserved energy for the second half of the fight and was slightly more active on offense, but the younger and more energetic Benn held the initiative. In the final 20 seconds, Benn landed a powerful straight right that snapped Eubank's head back, sealing the round on the scorecards.
Round 8:
Benn worked Eubank's body in this round. Tony Sims' protégé relied on straight punches to the body. In the final 20 seconds, Eubank showed some fight, landing two strong hooks, but he wasn't convincing enough in this segment either.
Round 9:
Benn opened this round with two straight punches, but this time to the head, not the body. These shots rattled Eubank, but he showed the heart of a champion and fought back. Benn displayed ring intelligence, avoiding reckless attacks. 'The Destroyer' controlled his aggression and landed accurate punches until the end of the round.
Round 10:
Benn stuck to his tactical plan in this round, quickly retreating after landing accurate shots to his opponent's body or head. The Essex fighter confidently marched towards his 24th career victory.
Round 11:
Eubank exerted his last efforts to turn the tide in his favor, but Benn showed no signs of fatigue and, with excellent ring movement, evaded his opponent's attacks. In the final 30 seconds, the elder heir of the Eubank fighting family looked discouraged and increasingly close to suffering a defeat.
Round 12:
Conor Benn demonstrated he deserved the victory with excellent defensive reactions and concentration until the final second. Chris Eubank Jr. inflicted no damage in this round either. The Brighton athlete landed a right uppercut to Benn's head midway through the round, but Benn took it well, then moved out of range with a slip and a step to the side. With his next attack, Conor Benn landed a powerful right cross, sending Eubank to the canvas. The experienced boxer got up, but in the next 20 seconds, he was knocked down again. Eubank rose and faced his opponent, but the victor turned his back and triumphantly climbed onto the ropes.