In a stunningly one-sided affair, Chris Eubank Jr was comprehensively outboxed by his bitter rival Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night, with punch statistics revealing the brutal extent of his decline.
Eubank Jr, a shadow of the fighter he was seven months prior, lost nearly every minute of every round before being knocked down twice in the final round for good measure. All three judges scored the fight widely in Benn's favour, confirming a dominant performance.
Punch Stats Paint a Damning Picture
The official punch stats expose a dramatic and alarming drop in Eubank Jr's output compared to the first fight in April. He landed a meagre 69 punches in total, a staggering 300 fewer than the 367 he connected with in the initial bout.
His work rate plummeted equally drastically, with Eubank Jr throwing 600 fewer punches overall. The breakdown shows a fighter unable to implement his game plan: he landed only 36 jabs compared to 140 previously, and a paltry 32 power punches against the 227 he managed in April.
Benn's Calculated Dominance
In stark contrast, Conor Benn delivered a controlled and effective performance. While his total output was similar—173 landed punches versus 215 in the first fight—his strategy was smarter. Benn more than doubled his jab count, landing 81 jabs compared to just 35 last time, while halving his power punches to 92, showing a more disciplined and tactical approach that completely neutralised his opponent.
Eubank Jr's Cryptic Excuses
Following the final bell, a defeated Eubank Jr alluded to significant problems in his training camp. "I've been through hell and back to make it here," he stated. "I genuinely thought that regardless of the issues that I have been dealing with, I would be able to go in there and win... From that first round, I realised that I was mistaken."
He declined multiple invitations to specify the nature of these issues, instead praising Benn's performance. When asked about potential retirement, Eubank Jr deferred, saying, "This is not about me. This night is about Conor. He did what he needed to do to win and he fought a great fight." His comments, while gracious, leave unanswered questions about his future in the sport after such a decisive defeat.
