Conor Benn has emphatically declared the conclusion of his family's legendary boxing rivalry with the Eubanks after securing a commanding unanimous decision victory over Chris Eubank Jr at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
A Legacy Settled in the Ring
The highly anticipated bout saw Benn deliver a masterclass performance, with judges scoring the fight 119-107, 116-110, and 118-108 in his favour. This decisive win levels their personal head-to-head record at one fight each, successfully avenging Benn's loss from their previous encounter back in April.
This victory marks a historic moment for the Benn family, representing their first win in the 35-year saga that began when their fathers, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr, fought twice during the 1990s. Those legendary encounters saw Eubank Sr claim one victory, while their other meeting ended in a dramatic draw.
Closing the Chapter
Speaking immediately after the fight to DAZN, Conor Benn made his intentions crystal clear, shutting down any speculation about a potential trilogy fight between the two British boxing stars. 'This is the end of the Benn Eubank saga, over,' Benn stated definitively.
He continued with a message that blended personal reflection with competitive fire: 'Chris has twins coming and I have my boy, but this ends here. Everyone says I can't box, put that in your pipe and smoke it.' Benn also paid tribute to their shared history, acknowledging 'Our dads most of all, this is generational, never been done before in history.'
Looking to the Future
With the family rivalry now behind him, Benn confirmed his plans to move back down to welterweight where he intends to pursue a world title. He didn't hesitate to call out several potential American opponents, specifically mentioning Barrios for the WBC world title, Ryan Garcia, Rolly Romero, and Devin Haney.
In a characteristically confident declaration, Benn stated: 'All of them Yanks can get it. Any day of the week, and twice on Sundays.' This sets the stage for an exciting new chapter in the 29-year-old's career as he looks to establish his own legacy beyond the shadow of his family's historic rivalry.
