Boxing
Chris Eubank Jr. defeats Conor Benn at points in an stimulating fight
Published
12 months agoon
London – three years after the cancellation of their fight in a miniature time and 32 years after the rematch of their fathers, Chris Eubank Jr. He won a unanimous decision over Conor Bennem on Saturday on Saturday in medium weight.
Eubank (35-3, 25 KO) won the results of 116-112 on all three pages of results to defeat Benna (23-1, 14 KO) and resolve the match between two English boxers, the largest boxing event in Great Britain since Carl Froch compared to George Groves.
Eubank was in trouble in the last round, but there were no knocks in the fight that met the expectations before 62,000 at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
Eubank did not seem to be affected by an attempt to obtain a weight limit weighing 160 pounds, which he did not do 0.05 pounds on Friday and caused a penalty of $ 500,000 (375,000 GBP). In fact, he did well in the last two rounds.
“I knew I was able to,” said Eubank, who was taken to the hospital after the fight as a precaution. “The fact that our fathers did what they did all these years ago brings out a ghost in you and we showed it tonight.
“I pushed. There are many things that took place in my life and I’m glad that I have this man [his dad] Return with me. We maintained the surname – support and top.
“I didn’t know that Conor had what he had in him.”
No critical title was on the line, but it was an extremely satisfying win for Eubank, whose father stopped Conor’s dad, Nigel, in 1990, before their points attracted in 1993, respectively for the global medium weight and super medium weight, respectively. Despite the fact that he was apparently appointed from Chris Jr., Chris Sr. He went his son to the ring and sat with Nigel.
“I wasn’t sure if it would be here. It gave me an elevator. It was unique. He had to be here, it was because what he did,” said Chris Jr.
The victory is kept in the competition for a shot at Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, WBC, WBA and WBO World Super Middle Wweight, in 2026.
Eubank did not have the full version of the four main world titles, but it was an impressive show in which he showed the character during hard rounds and triumphed. For Benn, a return to a welterweight or younger medium weight is probably after the first defeat of his professional career in his greatest fight.
Benn is teenage enough to revive his career, but this failure, after the cause of three years gathering, which included eubank’s breakdown of the egg at the face at a press conference. He later suggested that he could continue in medium weight.
“Maybe inactivity was a factor, I was 14 months after the ring. It was a close fight, I will have to watch it. I liked it,” said Benn. “Maybe I stayed on the ropes for too long. We knew that Chris is a good warrior, and the conversation fighting is a conversation. I believe that I could fight for 160”.
Since the fight is expected to return high salary revenues to the view of the Great Britain’s audience and reportedly divided a 18 million pounds bag, there is also a good chance that we will see the fourth episode of Eubank-Qualine’s family competition.
28 -year -old Benn did not fight in Great Britain for three years due to the ban on a positive drug test, which caused the cancellation of the planned fight compared to Eubank two days before the fight in October 2022.
But it was not a balmy welcome from fans who booed their entrance to the ring, while Eubank was cheered when he was flanked by his father. Benn, who grew up in Spain and Australia, before he moved to Essex in England to start his professional career at the age of 19, was wildly from some of his blows in the opening round, but probably joined with enough to win the 1st round.
Benn began more aggressively, and his speedy hands seemed to surprise Eubank. Benn landed the right hooks, and even a lead left hook in round 2. Benna’s movement was also a problem for Eubank early, but in round 4 he caught up Benna and landed with a combination, and then the brilliant upper right upper miner, who broke Benn’s head.
35 -year -old Eubank from Brighton began to find Benna regularly in round 5, doubled and whipping straightforward hooks. Both of them landed in the 6th round of the thrilling fight, but Jab Eubank was better. Benna’s right hooks had a lot of venom all night, but Eubank’s strikes flowed better, and the boxer from Brighton had a good round 7.
In the round 8 they both stood with their fingers and exchanged blows. It was hard to separate them because they both landed with crushing shots.
Benn was full of vigor at the beginning of the 9th round, but Eubank later answered in a round with powerful right hands. Eubank was chopped near the right eye in ninth place and looked tired when Benn him roiła. Benn briefly stuck Eubank with a miniature left in round 10 and later in the round, connected with his right hand.
Eubank recovered after the penniless round 10 to work out Benna on an exhaustive 11th place before a furious exchange in the final round. Eubank corrected in round 12 and almost knocked Benn with his left hook. Somehow Benn stayed on his feet after he was bombed with hooks in the last minute.
There was no knocking out, but it was great entertainment.
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Gervonta Davis called out by world champion for mega fight: “I need it”
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April 26, 2026
Gervonta Davis’ future is currently in doubt, but that’s not stopping one of the reigning world champions from calling out ‘Tank’ for a showdown.
It was over a year since Davis last saw action in March 2025 against Lamont Roach Jr. This fight ended in a controversial majority draw, but “Tank” still defended his WBA lightweight title.
Since then, however, the Baltimore man’s life has been extremely hard. A first-time exhibition with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, scheduled for November, was canceled after Davis found himself at the center of domestic violence allegations.
Further allegations led to “Tank” losing his WBA belt and being declared champion during his hiatus, but earlier this year reports surfaced that he could return against former foe and current WBC interim super lightweight champion Isaac Cruz.
After Ryan Garcia posted, it’s yet another former foe of Davis who is now calling for a rematch social media his intention to secure a second fight.
“I pray I get a tank rematch one day. I need it back on equal footing. I need it!!!”
Garcia suffered a seventh-round loss to Davis when they met in April 2023, but “King Ry” has repeatedly said since the fight that he was far from his best as it was a 136-pound catchweight fight with a 10-pound rehydration clause.
in February Garcia defeated Mario Barrios to win the WBC welterweight titleand if Davis decides to campaign at 147 pounds, the prospect of winning world titles in another weight class could tempt him into a rematch with “King Ry.”
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Eddie Hearn warns that Zuffa athletes could lose their world title eligibility
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3 hours agoon
April 26, 2026
“I think there will be a large split in boxing now,” promoter Matchroom Hearn told the media. “If you go with Zuffa, you’re out of the governing bodies. I think that’s really what it’s going to have to be like.”
Hearn’s comments come at a time when Zuffa Boxing is gaining momentum and gaining attention from fighters and promoters across the sport. The long-term question was whether the events would interact with the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO systems, or go in a different direction.
Hearn explained his position.
“If you sign with Zuffa, you can’t win the world championship,” he said. “You can’t have it both ways.”
He pointed to the recent movement to include titleholders and challengers, arguing that fighters who leave the customary route are giving up some of what boxing has historically valued most.
“Legacy will always be the answer,” Hearn said.
This line leads to a real fight under the headlines. Zuffa can offer money, platform power and stern promotion via TKO. Time-honored boxing still offers belts, rankings and the story behind becoming a champion.
Many competitors will try to secure both if possible. Hearn is doubtful whether the balance can be maintained.
Hearn also criticized recent arguments against the Ali Act and said income transparency remains one of the strongest protections for combatants in the current US system.
Whether fans agree with Hearn or not, he touched on something real. Boxing may be heading down two separate paths, and fighters will soon have to decide which is more vital.
Dan Ambrose is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24, respected for his direct analysis and extensive coverage of the global fighting landscape. His reports focus on the most vital fights, division development and the most discussed stories in sports.
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Moses Itauma is open to fighting the “legend” KO artist who wants to test his beard
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5 hours agoon
April 26, 2026
Moses Itauma is willing to face the uncompromising heavyweight veteran after his last fight, a methodical fifth-round stoppage victory over Jermaine Franklin.
The 21-year-old showed his world-class potential last month, scoring a third-round knockout before stopping the typically tough Franklin with a powerful uppercut.
Itauma has since been named mandatory challenger for the WBO title, putting him in pole position to face the winner of the Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois fight at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on May 9.
However, this highly developed talent is ranked No. 1 in the WBA and No. 2 in the WBC, which gives him several options to consider before his next assignment.
WITH Itauma is reportedly expected to return in JulySeveral candidates are already being considered as potential opponents, including the likes of Murat Gassiev and Filip Hrgovic.
As for a potential fight with Deontay Wilder, Itauma said DAZN in preparations for the American’s fight with Derek Chisora, that he would be open to fighting him.
“If he wins, yes. You have to weigh the risk against the reward. What do you get [from fighting] his?
“He is a legend in the sport and I really respect him, but you have to weigh the pros and cons.”
After suffering two knockdowns and beating Chisora by split decision earlier this month, former world champion Wilder is looking for another chance.
I’m talking to ESPNThe 40-year-old said he was not in the mood to avoid potential opponents, including Itauma, who made a huge impression on him against Franklin.
“I’m a heavyweight. All the other characters are heavyweights. Why not? I’m not [dodging] anyone.
“I didn’t know who Moses was, but I saw his last fight with Franklin… What a damn KO. He seems like a potential champion. Why not test him?”
Since their confused encounter, Chisora has demanded an immediate rematch with Wilder, who will likely face an alternate opponent in his next fight.
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