Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE RESULTS: Eubank Jr discharged from hospital as massive rematch mooted
CHRIS EUBANK JR has now been discharged from hospital after his generational grudge match with Conor Benn concluded in stunning scenes in one of the fights of the century.
What started hesitantly soon kicked into an all-out bloody war as Eubank Jr won by a unanimous decision - before the winner was taken to hospital.
Despite suffering a huge cut above his right eye, Eubank Jr upped the pressure on Benn in the final stages of what was an absolute classic and a rematch has already been eyed for later this year.
Eubank Jr walked down into the ring with his father, Chris Eubank Sr, who had made a shock appearance for the big main event.
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On the box
If Saturday whetted your appetite for more boxing, you're in luck.
There's a host of fights coming up this week, including 'King Ry' Garcia taking on Rolando Romero and Canelo Alvarez's first fight since last September.
- Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero
- Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr
- Devin Haney vs Jose Carlos Ramirez
- Saul Alvarez vs William Scull
Credit: Getty Round 2
Ready to do it all again?
A rematch is already being touted after Chris Eubank Jr beat Conor Benn by unanimous decision.
And it could happen sooner than you think...
Eubank Sr - I'm proud of Junior
After a brutal war of 12 rounds, Chris Eubank Jr emerged victorious in North London.
His dad Chris Sr. was ringside to watch the drama unfold, saying: "He couldn't move around the ring and so he had to stand toe to toe.
"That is legendary behaviour in the ring. Legendary.
"Conor Benn is an extraordinary fighter. He's gone pear-shaped somewhere, but an extraordinary fighter.
"I thought he would blow out in four of five rounds he was going strong right the way through the fight.
"I am so proud. That's my son. I was always going to be here."
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Johnny on the spot
Johnny Nelson has lifted the lid on his role in Chris Eubank Sr attending his son's huge fight with Conor Benn.
The former world champion knew all about Senior's surprise arrival at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
Eu beauty
Chris Eubank Jr broke his silence after being released from hospital earlier this morning.
Next Gen wrote on social media: "Well it took nearly 3 years but we finally got the job done.
"Big shout out to everyone that supported the fight on Saturday & made it the once in a lifetime event that it was.
"Without the fans none of this is possible, thank you."
Benn back in the gym
Conor Benn returned to training today - less than 48 hours after taking more than 350 punches against Chris Eubank Jr.
Benn shared a video of himself jogging on the treadmill on his Instagram and X pages on Monday morning, in which he reflected on his first professional loss.
He said: "Yes, people. Attack the week, make the days count.
"School's never out. Working, learning and staying in shape. The same, really."
AJ OK
Anthony Joshua summed up Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn's thrilling fight in just nine words.
The born rivals gave fans an instant classic over 12 gruelling rounds with Eubank Jr awarded a unanimous decision victory.
Settling the score
Conor Benn reckons he beat Chris Eubank Jr by a round after watching the megafight back.
Benn said: "I watched the fight back.
"I, personally, have me up [by] a point. I wouldn't mind a, you know, one point either way.
"Four points is a bit wide, in my opinion. But you keep it moving. I ain't gonna cry over spilt milk. I've got to do better than I do."
Credit: Getty Behind the scenes
Chris Eubank Sr's unexpected arrival in North London on Saturday sent the decibel level through the roof.
Unseen footage has now emerged of Eubank demanding Next Gen's walkout is changed.
The resulting tune would bring the house down at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Health before wealth
SunSport's Wally Downes Jr was ringside for Saturday's epic showdown in North London.
And despite a boxing spectacle for the ages, our man doesn't believe a rematch is right - for either fighter.
Packs a punch
All three judges scored the bout 116-112 in Chris Eubank Jr's favour on Saturday.
Despite the close nature on the cards, the punch stats show that Eubank was the better fighter throughout the contest.
Next Gen unloaded over 900 shots in the 36-minute fight, landing with 367.
AJ's response
Anthony Joshua summed up Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn's thrilling fight in just nine words.
The born rivals gave fans an instant classic over 12 gruelling rounds with Eubank Jr awarded a unanimous decision victory.
And former world heavyweight champion AJ summed up the feelings of the entire nation with his post-fight reaction.
Joshua, 35, said: "Watching this fight makes me proud to be British."
Incredible footage
Lennox Lewis released some amazing footage of a young Chris Eubank Jr on Sunday.
The heavyweight icon shared a video of Jr from 2003, when he was aged just 13.
In it, Lewis is chatting to Sr when the youngster asks if he can become a boxer.
Eubank Sr never wanted his son to be a pro.
'Great news'
Conor Benn reacted to a post that mentioned Chris Eubank Jr had been discharged from hospital.
Benn wrote: "Great news" about his rival with the hand-clapping emoji.
The reason for Eubank Jr's hospital stay has not yet been confirmed, although it was all precautionary.
Eubank's statement
Benn returns to training
Conor Benn is already back in the gym - just days after his agonising defeat to Chris Eubank Jr.
Eubank breaks silence
Chris Eubank Jr took to social media this morning for the first time since fight night.
He wrote: "Well it took nearly 3 years but we finally got the job done. Big shout out to everyone that supported the fight on Saturday & made it the once in a lifetime event that it was… without the fans none of this is possible, thank you."
More on Eubank
Eubank out of hospital
Chris Eubank Jr was discharged from hospital this morning.
The 35-year-old was admitted to hospital for checks straight after his win over Conor Benn on Saturday night.
Credit: Reuters Fighters settled 35-year family feud
Thirty-five years of the Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr rivalry were settled with 36 minutes of violence.
Eubank and Benn make subtle nod to dads
Chris Eubank Jn and Conor Benn paid a touching but subtle tribute to their dads during their second generation grudge match.
Eubank Sr shares Britain's greatest rivalry with Benn's father Nigel, who he beat in 1990 and drew with three years later.
And he emotionally reunited with his son on the night of the fight - following their public falling out.
Benn stepped out with Nigel to his dad's old ring walk song Dangerous by Conroy Smith.
And Eubank Jr was flanked by his old man - to the elation of Tottenham's stadium - with Simply The Best blaring out.
Eubank Sr of course having famously walked out to his fights to the Tina Turner classic.
But the tributes did not stop there as Benn wore all black shorts while Eubank Jr donned white and red.
Last-minute ring walk change
Chris Eubank Jr made an incredible ring walk at the weekend with his dad - who demanded some last-minute changes.
More boxing this week
The boxing doesn't stop with Eubank vs Benn.
There's a massive weekend coming up - with SunSport set to live blog it all.
There are two big shows coming from the US and Saudi Arabia.
On Friday night, American stars Ryan Garcia, Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney all fight on the same card.
Then on Saturday, Canelo returns against William Scull in Riyadh.
- Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero
- Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr
- Devin Haney vs Jose Carlos Ramirez
- Saul Alvarez vs William Scull
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Credit: Getty Rematch ready
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn was a fight of the year contender - and lucky us will get to watch it all happen again very soon.
With a rematch clause inserted in the contract, Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh has suggested the second fight will be in just five months' time.
It's far from confirmed - especially with Eubank Jr still in hospital - but we shouldn't have too long to wait.
Alalshikh said: "If they’re not injured and ready, we want the rematch in late September at Tottenham.
"The British fans were amazing, and I thank them."
Big Benn
The Destroyer wants "revenge" and knows he can "finish" him next time they meet.
Benn said: "I want the revenge, I want my revenge. I think inactivity played a big part, I think it took me back.
"I had Eubank hurt multiple times but I couldn’t get the finish and I’ll make sure for next time that the finish is there."
Benn added: "It’s a hard one to swallow.
“I didn’t come into the fight thinking it would be that close, I didn’t come into it to lose.
"I came in to win and I was not good enough and I need to do better.”
