Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn`s highly anticipated boxing match in London truly lived up to its intense pre-fight promotion. The two rivals engaged in twelve action-packed rounds, with Eubank ultimately having his hand raised in victory.
Eubank defeated Benn via unanimous decision, claiming a significant win against his heated adversary. All three ringside judges scored the contest 116-112 in favor of Eubank, a performance and outcome that became a major talking point across the boxing world.
The fight maintained a relentless pace from start to finish, with both competitors expending massive energy throughout. Despite suffering a cut above his right eye, Eubank managed to pull ahead in the later rounds, securing the crucial victory. The drama surrounding the event extended beyond the ring and into fight week when Eubank initially missed weight by a mere 0.05 pounds on Friday, leading to a substantial $500,000 fine.
Fortunately for Eubank, he faced no additional financial penalties after successfully weighing in below the 170-pound fight-day limit on Saturday morning.
The intense bout captivated audiences far and wide, attracting not only dedicated boxing fans but also drawing significant attention and reactions from professional mixed martial arts fighters.
Marcus Blakely