Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn fought a thrilling 12-round battle on Saturday night. The two boxers put on a show that lived up to the hype surrounding their generational showdown.
Eubank Jr came out on top with a unanimous decision victory. The fight had been in the works for two and a half years, and it didn't disappoint.
Former world champion Tony Bellew shared his thoughts on the match. Speaking on the DAZN commentary, Bellew said he scored the fight for Eubank Jr by two rounds.
"Chris Eubank Jr has done what not many people thought he could do and go 12 rounds at an unbelievable pace and actually finish the stronger of the two, we didn't think that was possible from the older man but he done it and you've just got to tip your hat to him and say well done."
Benn started strong, dominating the early rounds. But Eubank Jr imposed himself as the fight went on. He finished stronger and had a higher work rate in the final rounds.
Before the fight, many wondered how Eubank Jr would handle the weight cut. He struggled to make weight, failing two attempts before coming in under the check weight on fight morning.
Benn faced his own challenge, moving up from welterweight to face a natural middleweight. Despite the size difference, he put up a fierce fight.
After the bout, both fighters went to the hospital for precautionary checks. They were both discharged soon after.
Benn didn't agree with the judges' decision. He declared he should have won the fight on the cards.
With such a close and action-packed fight, a rematch seems inevitable. Fans will surely want to see these two warriors go at it again.
