Chris Eubank Jr. outboxed Conor Benn in a grueling 12-round battle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, winning by unanimous decision. The fight continued the rivalry started by their fathers in the 1990s.
Liam Smith, who last defeated Eubank Jr., watched the action closely. He praised both fighters for their guts and determination.
"The two of them showed a lot of balls. They were f***ed but still slugged it out and it ended up a good fight."
Smith noticed that Eubank Jr. looked hurt a few times and his balance seemed off. However, he pointed out that Eubank's size advantage over Benn was significant. As for Benn, Smith observed he got hurt a couple of times too, but showed impressive grit and competitiveness.
Both fighters pushed themselves to the limit. They were exhausted at various points, making it a tough fight for both men. Smith admitted the bout turned out better than he expected.
Looking ahead to a potential rematch, Smith wants to see it happen. He believes Eubank Jr. will win again due to his size advantage. However, he thinks Benn's chances will improve in the second fight.
Smith also noted that Eubank Jr. might be nearing the end of his career. He observed that Eubank's balance has gotten worse, suggesting he might only have one or two fights left.
The rematch will likely happen later this year, possibly in September. Benn is keen to even the score. Some folks have said there's not much interest in a second fight, but the boxers seem determined to make it happen.
