Chris Eubank Jr. defeated Conor Benn by unanimous decision in a thrilling 12-round fight in London, despite missing weight initially, with the match capturing the attention of both boxing and MMA communities.
Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn clashed in a fight that lived up to its wild hype. Twelve intense rounds in London, and Eubank emerged victorious.
Eubank won by unanimous decision, defeating his fierce rival Benn. The judges scored it 116-112 across the board, sparking chatter in the boxing world.
The fight’s pace? Absolutely frenetic. Both fighters gave it their all. Despite a cut over his right eye, Eubank pulled ahead in the later rounds for a huge win.
Drama surrounded the event. Eubank missed weight by a mere 0.05 pounds on Friday, resulting in a $500,000 fine. Thankfully, he avoided further penalties by meeting the 170-pound limit on fight day.
The excitement wasn’t limited to boxing fans. MMA fighters were glued to the action too. Check out their reactions!
Jake ‘White Kong’ Hadley tweeted, “Wow amazing fight.”
Nathaniel Wood chimed in with, “What a fight! Eubank vs Benn.”
Claressa Shields praised Benn’s skills, noting he was “out hustled” rather than out skilled. She marveled at Benn’s courage in moving up two weight classes.
Shields also exclaimed, “Wow!!!! What a Fk’ING FIGHT!!!!! Quality fight!!!”
Jake Paul shared his top fights, listing Eubank Jr. vs. Benn alongside Taylor Serrano 2 and Fury Wilder 3.
Quite a night, wasn’t it?