The highly anticipated boxing match between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn in London lived up to its hype, delivering 12 action-packed rounds. Ultimately, Chris Eubank Jr. emerged victorious with his hand raised.
Eubank secured a unanimous decision win against his heated rival, with all three judges scoring the contest 116-112 in his favor. This outcome and the performance itself became a major talking point throughout the world of boxing.
The fight featured a relentless pace from start to finish, with both competitors seemingly emptying their tanks as the rounds progressed. Despite suffering a cut above his right eye, Eubank managed to pull away in the later rounds to clinch the significant victory. Leading up to the bout, fight week saw drama when Eubank initially missed weight by just 0.05 pounds on Friday, resulting in a $500,000 fine.
He avoided further penalties by successfully making the required 170-pound limit on the morning of the fight.
The event captured the attention of not just boxing enthusiasts but also mixed martial arts fighters, many of whom shared their reactions to the dramatic showdown.
