Conor Benn delivered a dominant performance against Chris Eubank Jr on Saturday night, winning a one-sided 12-round unanimous decision in their rematch. Benn dropped Eubank twice in the final minute, coming close to a knockout, but the bell saved the veteran. The judges scored it 119-107, 116-110, and 118-108 in Benn's favour.
Benn, who had tested positive for clomifene in 2022 and lost the first fight to Eubank seven months ago, was more clinical and disciplined this time. Eubank, fighting at a catchweight two divisions below his usual, looked worn out and debilitated by the weight cut and a rehydration clause that limited him to adding only 10 pounds after the weigh-in.
The fight was largely one-sided from the start, with Benn controlling the early rounds and Eubank looking listless. Benn's superior boxing and power wore down Eubank, who had rare success with jabs but could not mount a sustained threat. The crowd grew bored, whistling and chatting as the contest lacked drama.
After the fight, Benn declared the Benn-Eubank family saga over, ruling out a trilogy. Eubank, at 36, appeared diminished and may have fought one time too many. The defeat leaves him with nothing left to prove in this rivalry.
