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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Generational
Saturday was all about Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn.
But the family feud started with these two men... Nigel Benn (L) and Chris Eubank Sr (R)
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Here is an update of both players' records after Saturday's mammoth fight.
Chris Eubank Jr: Wins 35, losses 3
Conor Benn: Wins 14, loss 1Final say
Conor Benn left fans baffled after they spotted the first person he spoke to outside of the ring after his fight with Chris Eubank Jr.
Benn, 28, suffered his first career defeat to Eubank Jr at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium yesterday.
And when the camera panned to Benn to see who he was conversing with, people were stunned to learn it was celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
Before the fight, Ramsay, 58, had predicted the son of Nigel Benn to come away with the victory.
Picked up on cameras he could be heard saying, "well done" to Benn for his effort in the thrilling clash.
Eubank Jr's hospital visit
Chris Eubank Jr needed an immediate hospital visit and a 24-hour stay after showing signs of chronic dehydration.
The post-fight claim that he was hospitalised with a broken jaw inflicted by Conor Benn were bogus.
And the gash he suffered from a Benn head clash could have been seen and stitched by the on-site doctors.
But Eubank was taken to the Royal London hospital so his kidneys, brain and heart could be monitored overnight, following a brutal 12-round fight and a dangerous 48-hour weight-cut dehydration.
Round by round
If you missed the action, SunSport has round-by-round analysis on the huge fight.
Enjoy!
Round by brutal round
CHRIS EUBANK JR secured the family bragging rights in his second generation grudge match against Conor Benn.
With three unanimous 116-112 verdicts, Eubank Jr prevailed in the family feud, with his dad making a return to his corner to watch it.
It lived up to the all hype - EVERY round was bloody, tasty and violent, before the more-experienced Eubank stood strong to come back into it and snatch victory.
Here, SunSport's Jack Figg gives you the ultimate breakdown of a gripping clash between the sons of two British boxing legends.
Denied rumours
Team Eubank were forced to deny rumours that Eubank Jr had suffered a broken jaw from the fight, with Benn saying: "I wish him well. I know he’s gone to the hospital.
"I have heard he’s got a broken jaw do I wish him a speedy recovery."
Eubank's promoter Ben Shalom said in a statement: "I'm pleased to confirm that Chris is doing well and currently resting. There is no truth to the rumours regarding a broken jaw.
"As part of his standard post-fight protocol, Chris went to hospital for precautionary checks to monitor his vitals and ensure everything is in order.
"They take these measures very seriously, given everything they have experienced in the past. This process is something they now prioritise after every fight.
"Chris and Conor gave absolutely everything in what was the biggest legacy fight of all-time.
"With their fathers standing proudly behind them, it was a moment that will forever be stamped in sporting history."
Debt collectors
Conor Benn lost in and out of the ring as his company suffered a racked up debts of £400,000.
Paperwork for The Destroyer Ltd show the sum owed by ex-world champ Nigel Benn’s son, 28, which includes bank loans and trade creditors.
But thankfully for him, he took home a share of the £18million purse against Chris Eubank Jr
His firm was set up in 2016 when Conor, who has a love of expensive cars, made his pro debut.
Punch stats
Just in case you missed it, here are the punch stats from last night's bloody brawl.
Back at it
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn look set for a rematch very soon after their blockbuster fight.
Eubank Jr, 35, defeated Benn, 28, via unanimous decision on Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after years of animosity between the two second-generation stars.
And now Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh suggested the highly-anticipated rematch could take place in just five months at the same venue.
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."
Fight talk
CHRIS EUBANK JR shared a one-word update after his stunning win over Conor Benn.
The fighter lived up to his father's legacy by beating rival Benn on points, with all three judges scoring the contest 116-112 in his favour.
Eubank was joined by his dad Eubank Sr during his ring walk and inside the squared circle after his win.
And after following in his father's footsteps, 35 years after Sr. beat Conor's dad Nigel Benn, Jr used only one word to express his emotions: "History".
He received congratulations from fans and others within boxing, including his cousin Harlem Eubank.
Harlem wrote: "Proud cuz👏🏽"
Scores on the door
Here is the official scorecard photo
Awkward reunion
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have been reunited in hospital hours after their brutal grudge match.
Eubank Jr triumphed in the ring over Benn via a unanimous decision after Saturday's gruelling fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Both fighters were taken to hospital for precautionary checks
Four what it's worth
The fourth judge’s scorecard for Chris Eubank Jr’s epic clash with Conor Benn has been revealed.
Eubank Jr ensured his famous family maintained bragging rights over the Benns with a unanimous decision victory in what was a closely-contested fight.
All three ringside judges scored the contest 116-112 in favour of the two-time IBO middleweight champion.
A fourth judge was also deployed on the night, although their scorecard didn’t count towards the result of the Tottenham tussle.
And the AI judge scored the contest in favour of Eubank Jr, turning in a wider scorecard of 117-111.
Eubank Sr - Benn is being 'destroyed'
Chris Eubank Sr warned Conor Benn that he is being "destroyed" by his team.
Eubank watched his son beat Benn - who moved up two weight divisions - in a unanimous decision last night in North London.
He said: "He has been destroyed by the people who are handling him.
"They need to be held to account. Do your job, do your job, do your job!"
Round 2
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn could be headed for a rematch - and sooner than you may think.
Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh suggest Round 2 could take place in just five months - and be held in North London again.
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."
Billy verdict
Billy Joe Saunders was involved in a wild altercation after trying to get into Eubank Jr's dressing room before the bout to check his gloves.
But Next Gen's former opponent believes the result was fair.
He told IPL TV: "At the end of it, I felt that Eubank won it.
"But if they would’ve said split decision or a draw, no-one could’ve really went out in a huff and a puff."
Credit: Getty All hands on Dec
Arsenal's Declan Rice was lauded for his bravery for going behind enemy lines to watch Chris Eubank Jr's epic clash with Conor Benn.
The Gunners midfielder was just one of several stars in attendance for the Brit classic at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
World champ in the making
Eddie Hearn believes Conor Benn will be a world champion in the future.
He said: "We have to think about what we’re going to do next because he showed tonight he’s a world class fighter, and he can win world titles at 147 or 154.
"We have a rematch up at 160, but this kid can become a superstar of the sport in this country.
“He could be filling arenas, filling stadiums.
"It’s not about just throwing him back in a war, trying to avenge a defeat in a weight class he probably shouldn’t be in.
"I think he can win a rematch, and I think it’s the biggest fight in Britain and one of the biggest in the world.
"We have to think carefully what we do because he’s been through an unbelievable amount."
Chris it better
Chris Eubank Jr's team have provided a health update after he was rushed to hospital last night.
After the fight, his doctor ordered him to hospital and Jr could not attend his post-fight press conference.
And his team have confirmed this morning rumours of a broken jaw were not true.
Eubank's promoter Ben Shalom said: "I'm pleased to confirm that Chris is doing well and currently resting.
"There is no truth to the rumours regarding a broken jaw."
'People's champion'
Conor Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn said: "Unbelievable! I couldn’t split them at the end. I thought Conor Benn was winning the fight, but I thought he lost the last two round.
"I didn't see Chris Eubank winning that fight by four rounds at all but forget that - unbelievable respect for both men.
"I could not be prouder of Conor Benn for what he has been through and the heart he has showed.
"Nigel Benn was the people's champion, tonight Conor Benn became the people's champion. He won the hearts of everybody who tuned in."
Fighters react
A proud Anthony Joshua took to social media to say: "Watching this fight makes me proud to be British."
Oscar De La Hoya tweeted: "Beautiful fight. Both winners."
Devin Haney wrote: "I'm smiling ear to ear watching Eubank walk in with his pops."
Ryan Garcia added: "Man that was a sight to see man! Fire fight! Loved every minute of it. Shootout to both of them that was great from both."
Pack a punch
All three judges gave Eubank Jr a 116-112 win on the scorecards. Here are the punch stats.
Eubank-Benn rivalry OVER
35 years of the Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr rivalry were settled with 36 minutes of violence.
All the brothers, all the sons and all the dads were sharing cuddles and hugs and talking to each other with great respect at the end.
If they decide to do a rematch, it can't be about that same supposed hatred and it shouldn't involve Eubank Jr having to boil down to this weight again.
Let them move on and get on with their careers.
Read the thoughts of SunSport's boxing expert Wally Downes Jr...
Proud Eubank
Chris Eubank Jr did not attend his press conference as he was rushed to hospital with injury.
But giving his immediate reaction in the ring, he said: "I knew I was capable of that. I just needed someone to bring that out of me. I’m not going to lie, I did not expect that he’d be the guy to do that.
"But the fact that our fathers did what they did all those years ago, it brings out a different soul, a different spirit. That’s what we both showed here tonight.
“I pushed through. There’s a lot of things that have been going on in my life that I’m not going to get into right now, but I’m happy to have (my father) back with me.
"We upheld the family name like we said we were going to do. Onwards and upwards from here.”
Credit: Reuters 'I love my son'
Chris Eubank Sr slammed his eldest ahead of the bout, blasting him as a "disgrace", claiming he did "not understand boxing" and even going as far as adding that his licence should be revoked.
Sr was unhappy over his son's egg slap and had major concerns over him dropping so much weight to make the limit.
But after his arrival at the stadium last night, Eubank Sr said: "Conor, that's not fair to say that I don't even like my son, I love my son.
"I may not like some of his ways, as I don't like some of your ways, but I love him."
