Chris Eubank Jr prevails over Conor Benn in long‑awaited grudge match

Years of trash talk and an aborted 2022 showdown culminated on 26 April 2025 when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn finally shared a ring.  Their fathers fought twice in the early 1990s, and the sons’ rivalry became one of British boxing’s biggest non‑title events.  In front of 62,000 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Eubank gradually imposed his class and physicality.  After a see‑saw first half Benn’s aggression began to wane as Eubank’s jab and combinations found the mark.  All three judges scored the fight 116‑112 for Eubank, handing Benn his first professional defeat.

ESPN’s ringside report detailed how Eubank hurt Benn with uppercuts and right hooks in rounds 4 and 8 and nearly stopped him in the final round.  Despite cutting Eubank over the right eye and staggering him briefly in round 10, Benn faded as the older man finished strongly.  Eubank, who had to pay a substantial fine for exceeding the weight limit by 0.05 pounds, said he was motivated by his family name and pleased his estranged father attended.  The win kept him in the mix for a 2026 title shot against Canelo Álvarez.  Benn, returning after a lengthy doping saga, vowed to learn from the loss and hinted at staying at middleweight.