Chris Eubank Jr beat Conor Benn in a thrilling 12-round battle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Saturday. The judges scored the fight 116-112 on all three cards, giving Eubank Jr the unanimous decision victory.
Former super-middleweight world champion Carl Froch watched the fight live and scored it for Eubank Jr. He later rewatched the bout to confirm his initial assessment. On his YouTube show 'Froch On Fighting', he shared his thoughts:
"What a great fight. A fight I really enjoyed, a fight I've watched back since. I've scored it back since, Chris Eubank Jr was the right winner. There can be no arguments."
The clash between Eubank Jr and Benn lived up to expectations, delivering non-stop action throughout all 12 rounds. Both fighters gave their all, making it a fantastic back-and-forth contest for the fans in attendance and those watching at home.
Froch also weighed in on the possibility of a rematch between the two rivals. He expressed doubt about Eubank Jr's ability to make the 160-pound weight limit again, saying:
"Can't see Chris doing 160 again. Not comfortably. He's getting older."
For Benn, Froch suggested a different path:
"I'd like to see Conor Benn stick around his weight at 147 and make a real good start in his career now."
Froch doesn't see much changing in a potential rematch. He believes the outcome would likely be the same, stating:
"We've seen it and we know who won and we probably think the same guy will win if there is a rematch. I don't know what Conor Benn can do different."
Looking ahead, Eubank Jr's name has been linked to a possible fight with Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican superstar reportedly shared his thoughts on Eubank Jr's performance against Benn, though the details of his comments weren't provided.
As the dust settles on this epic encounter, both Eubank Jr and Benn will now consider their next moves in their respective boxing journeys.
