US EditionConor Benn dominates Chris Eubank Jr to win rematch
Conor Benn avenged his April loss by dominating Chris Eubank Jr., winning with scores of 119-107, 116-110, and 118-108 after dropping him twice in the final round.
- On Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Conor Benn dominated Chris Eubank Jr to claim a unanimous decision after 12 rounds, with judges scoring 119-107, 116-110 and 118-108.
- The rematch stemmed from a seven-month-old defeat Benn sought to avenge and continued a bitter, two-generation Benn–Eubank rivalry dating back to their fathers in the 1990s.
- Landing right crosses and targeted body shots, Benn wore Eubank Jr down and twice floored him in the 12th round with a straight left then a right amid a fierce barrage.
- Benn immediately shut down talk of a trilogy, saying `This is the end of the Benn-Eubank saga, over. and I have my boy, but this ends here`, and will consider world titles at junior middleweight or welterweight.
- Weighed down by a strict rehydration clause, Chris Eubank Jr appeared depleted and his defeat damages hopes for fights like Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, while 50 Cent and more than 60,000 crowd amplified the spectacle.
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Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr suspended from boxing after blockbuster rematch
Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr have both been temporarily suspended from boxing following their bruising rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the British Boxing Board of Control enforcing mandatory medical recovery periods after the pair’s punishing 12-round battle.Benn, 29, dominated the contest from the opening bell, outclassing a flat and sluggish Eubank Jr despite a chorus of boos that grew throughout the bout. The Destroyer put a deci…
Conor Benn, after three years filled with controversy, setbacks and a heavy defeat, finally found the release he was looking for. On Saturday night, he completely dominated and “destroyed” longtime rival Chris Eubank Jr. in a 12-round duel that had no dilemma for the winner. Benn came very close to a spectacular knockout in the last minute of the fight, when he knocked Eubank Jr. down twice with hard punches. Initially, a powerful combination le…
Boxing-Benn puts on middleweight masterclass in rematch win over Eubank Jr
LONDON - Conor Benn dominated Chris Eubank Jr for 12 rounds in their middleweight clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday to claim a unanimous decision victory, exacting revenge for his defeat in the pair's first meeting in April. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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