Conor Benn could have suffered the primary defeat of his skilled profession, however Chris Eubank Sr believes he’s a ‘superior fighter’ to his son.
The courageous Brit moved up two weight courses to field Eubank Jr at middleweight straight away traditional.
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Each boxers exchanged leather-based for 12 rounds in an ebb and circulate combat.
However ultimately, Eubank Jr bought his hand raised through unanimous resolution with scorecards of 116-112, 116-112, and 116-112.
Earlier than the opening bell, Eubank Sr shocked the packed-out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by making a shock look on the occasion after beforehand distancing himself from the home dust-up.
He walked out along with his son to his previous walk-out tune ‘Merely The Greatest’ and watched on with delight from ringside.
Within the instant aftermath, he caught up with talkSPORT’s Gareth A. Davies to provide his response on the epic battle.
And he was stuffed with reward for Benn in his post-fight reflections.
“I used to be at all times going to be right here for my son, no matter what you thought,” he mentioned.
“Suspense is a part of the sport. The efficiency, championship rounds, standing toe to toe.
“The credit score I’m going to provide to Conor.
“I instructed you he was a superior fighter, however he should not be preventing at 160lbs.
“He’s a 147lbs fighter. What could not he do all over the world?
“He has been destroyed by the people who find themselves dealing with him.
“They must be held to account. Do your job, do your job, do your job!”
As for Benn’s legendary father Nigel, he beamed with pleasure regardless of his son tasting defeat.
Benn, who misplaced to Eubank Sr in 1990, acknowledged: “I believed he’d accomplished rather well.
“He’ll be taught so much from this, he’ll come again stronger.
talkSPORT pundits react to epic Chris Eubank vs Conor Benn combat
“We will deal with defeat gracefully. Now we return to the drafting board.”
Eubank Jr and Benn are actually anticipated to rematch on the again finish of 2025, as per the clause inserted into their contracts.
Experiences recommend it’ll happen in October.