Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025

[keithmoonhangover]

People still banging on about this not being a big fight, they're not world level, it's because of the dads etc etc, it's still a huge fight regardless, I can't wait tbh, I couldn't care less about size difference, sure it might have a bearing on the fight but both know what they signed up for and they're getting paid serious bread

I've always leaned towards Benn being too young and aggressive, just pressing Eubank and clocking him like Smith did first half but I've had a change of heart, think Eubank knocks Benn out , maybe early, Eubank starts fast himself sometimes but tends to coast, Benn hasn't looked the same since the test, but has got some good rounds in, I can genuinely see both guys knocking the other out and it won't be nothing to do with weight, it'll be about getting caught clean but you know if Eubank wins he's too big, if he loses he's drained meh

I think it's going to play out just like the Eubank-Liam Smith fight, I just can't decide which one.

Can you have another look in your crystal ball , and get me the lotto numbers , I think you may of just nailed it

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[a force]

It’s a weird fight because no one thinks Benn is the better fighter.

The fight is all about Eubank rehydrating. If he can do it well he wins the fight with ease. If he can’t then he’s potentially in trouble.

And that’s why I don’t like the fight added to the fact that it just feels wrong that a drug cheat is pretty much walking straight into a huge undeserved pay day after his time out of the ring but that’s been done to death.

I hope it’s a dreadful fight & Eubank looks levels above him & we never see Benn again.

[stujones]

Eubank has the habit of looking better than he is. He can look a million dollars against British / Euoprean level fighters, but when he steps up….for some reason it doesn’t hold up.

Eubank really hasn’t shown hes levels above Benn at all….which is why I think people are talking about the weight (both ways) so much.

[Gran Hermano]

Went with Eubank originally when first made 3 years ago, was never truly confident on it but have now changed it to Benn stopping him. Think he swarms him, Eubank gets into a firefight and gets clipped within 4 rounds

[coneye]

Most will vote with there heart , analize it and Benn really is'nt coming up that much , same has Eubank is'nt coming down that much , Smith stopped Eubank but he's a lot better than Benn , but Chris stopped him back,

Benn has only been devastatng against older well past it fighters with the advantage of egg protein, take that away and he's not shown much .

100 DOLLAR QUESTION HERE IS quite simply has Benn, been eating a lot of eggs in spain , Look at him make your own minds up , would he be so stupid , well the answer to that is, why not, does he care , after all he's been caught twice , and still looked the world in the face and said ,,, GO DO ONE ,,,

[MasterG]

Is Eubanks chin harder that Benns punch?

[MightyWarrior]

Do we know if he was getting tested out in Spain?

I remember there were rumours that’s why his dad trained out there

[keithmoonhangover]

It’s a weird fight because no one thinks Benn is the better fighter.

I don't disagree, but I do think Eubank is on the slide and his shot selection can be awful at times. Lead uppercuts can get a boxer into big trouble and he throws more than his fair share of them. Eubank is definitely a better fighter, but the difference isn't that big IMO.

[stujones]

Most will vote with there heart , analize it and Benn really is'nt coming up that much , same has Eubank is'nt coming down that much , Smith stopped Eubank but he's a lot better than Benn , but Chris stopped him back,

Benn has only been devastatng against older well past it fighters with the advantage of egg protein, take that away and he's not shown much .

100 DOLLAR QUESTION HERE IS quite simply has Benn, been eating a lot of eggs in spain , Look at him make your own minds up , would he be so stupid , well the answer to that is, why not, does he care , after all he's been caught twice , and still looked the world in the face and said ,,, GO DO ONE ,,,

To be fair to Connor - dodgy scoring early career fight aside (can't remember the fella's name, but the guy many thought beat Connor but lost heavily in the rematch) - Connor has hardly lost a round in his entire career. Yes, his career is full of pretty poor names (or past it fighters) so he hasn't been tested, but he has hardly looked like losing as side from that one fight.

He has basically fought arguably sub british title level young opponents (maybe even just English / Area level fighters) or past it ex world belt holders (but hardly outstanding champions). However, he has looked pretty dominant in all fights, yes I can see what you are saying about the Power - but he has hardly looked like he's been found out or even remotely tested.

What would have been nice would have to see him against a Nick Blackwell (at the time of the Eubank fight) level opponent - good level, ambitious, short from world class, but competitive at European level. Perhaps a prime Bradley Skeete would have been perfect - just to gage if he is truly above domestic class - but I have not ever thought "oh that performance against ....... has shown Connor to be only at that level" - cos he has won every fight (bar that early one) comfortably. I'd like to see him in a 115-112 type points win before categorically saying where he belongs. He has not proven that he belongs at British title level yet, let alone European or world level.

Eubank himself is an odd won - he looks a million dollars against fighters around European Level (Blackwell, O Sullivan,) and even against just slightly over the hill world champions (Abraham, DeGale) - but falls quite short in world title fights. I would like to see Eubank in a 115-112 type points win to gage his level - it seems to be literally between European and World class, but it is odd to see someone at that level fall so short at the world level (he got outclassed really by Groves).

[golden_labrador]

It’s a weird fight because no one thinks Benn is the better fighter.

The fight is all about Eubank rehydrating. If he can do it well he wins the fight with ease. If he can’t then he’s potentially in trouble.

And that’s why I don’t like the fight added to the fact that it just feels wrong that a drug cheat is pretty much walking straight into a huge undeserved pay day after his time out of the ring but that’s been done to death.

I hope it’s a dreadful fight & Eubank looks levels above him & we never see Benn again.

amen

[Ruthless-RKO]

[Ruthless-RKO]

Chris Eubank Jr will wear a custom-made jacket featuring blood from his former rival Liam Smith for tonight's face-off with Conor Benn.

The front of the jacket has a Union Jack patch, with the date of their rematch '02.09.2023' printed on the other side. Eubank Jr's surname is printed in block capitals across the jacket - along with a bold vertical text 'CHAMPION' running down one sleeve. The back features oversized initials 'NG' - standing for 'Next Gen' - the Brit's nickname.



Myles Jordan, the creative director of the jacket, added: "This jacket is the essence of what we're trying to do. Luxury streetwear rooted in boxing. The materials we use are just as important as the design itself - and this piece tells a story, in every thread, in every stain."

[Oiky]

War Eubank

[Deserter]

I think Eubank Jr was head and shoulders above the level Conor is or will ever be but unlike most I wouldn't be at all surprised if Conor writes this version of Chris off. If that happens, it won't be a shock, or a great victory or any of the rhetoric we will hear, it will be an aging fighter who is fighting, and has been fighting, at a weight that is too low for him to be strong and virile - this will be the worst ever version of Chris Eubank Jr in terms of his raw physicality. Anybody who thinks Conor will not be the fittest, strongest, fastest, most powerful version of himself ever for this fight is deluded - he will be far, far more explosive than he was in those two fights in the USA.

Final Prediction: This should be easy work for Chris, I understand why almost everybody is picking him, but I'm going with a tide and time prediction. Conor Benn will stop Chris Eubank. Chris will be weak, off the pace and get his clock cleaned. Hope I am well wrong.

I agree with your analysis and fear your prediction could be bang on the money.

For me there are shades of Haye Bellew here. A physically compromised guy earning the last big payday available to him by choosing to fight a manufactured rival who he’d have dealt with easily in his prime

Yep, you've both nailed in from my perspective as well, but I'm hoping that Eubank has enough in the tank to deal with the inevitable early onslaught from Benn and can 'old man' him out of it to secure a late stoppage.

[damage]

He won't be fitter than when he was juiced up that's for sure.

[Jimmy2025]

He won't be fitter than when he was juiced up that's for sure.

What makes you think he won't be "juiced up" now?

[Deserter]

I've avoided all the pantomime to date, but the reference to the size difference intrigued me.
However, having watched it for a few seconds, the one takeaway from this is that it reinforces my suspicions that Benn is going to have a very challenging life chapter post-boxing.
He basically looks like he's cosplaying, with his shades, tattoos and chains, especially given what we know about the circumstances he grew up in.
It must be difficult being in the shadow of such a famous father, regardless of the material circumstances, but it's just painful to watch what's playing out at the moment. He's a 28-year-old man now, but just doesn't seem to have any authenticity or sense of self.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Eddie Hearn expects both Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn to get booed in London

Conor Benn may have to put up with something that he is yet to encounter on his walk to the ring this Saturday at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It is expected by many that Benn will be booed during his ring walk to face his bitter rival Chris Eubank Jnr. Benn was once loved by the British public, selling out arenas up and down the country, and had the support of a nation heading into his original slated contest with Eubank Jnr.

That all changed for Benn after two failed drugs tests for the banned substance clomiphene during the build up, and the fight with Eubank Jnr was axed. Benn has always maintained his innocence, but his attitude towards those who think differently has left a sour taste around the once loved Benn.

At the launch press conference to their contest this Saturday, Eubank Jnr made a comment that there would be two villains entering the ring on fight night. The British fight fans have never taken to Eubank Jnr, much like his father Chris Eubank Snr.

Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn is not expecting a positive reception for either man during their walk to the ring this Saturday.

“I think that they'll both get booed, I think that's how mad we all are,” Hearn told BS. “I think that after everything Conor's been through, I really don't think… previously I would have said that might affect him, not now.

“He's super focused for this fight, I've never seen him train like this before, he's in the most unbelievable physical condition for this fight, and when you do that you can just go into the fight and enjoy yourself. It's a dangerous fight against a much bigger man, but it's a fight that he can win and it's a fight we believe he will win.”

“People tuned in to watch Chris Eubank Snr lose for years right, and Nas [Hamed],” he continued. “So yeah I think… and people have tuned in to watch [Eubank] Jnr lose for years, and maybe they'll tune in to watch [Conor] Benn lose. I have no idea but at least as long as they fornicating tune in I don't care.”

Hearn was then asked for his prediction for the highly anticipated bout on Saturday night.

“I think Conor Benn knocks Chris Eubank Jnr out inside six rounds, and I truly believe that,” said Hearn.

[JamesPhilips]

Eddie Hearn expects both Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn to get booed in London

Conor Benn may have to put up with something that he is yet to encounter on his walk to the ring this Saturday at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It is expected by many that Benn will be booed during his ring walk to face his bitter rival Chris Eubank Jnr. Benn was once loved by the British public, selling out arenas up and down the country, and had the support of a nation heading into his original slated contest with Eubank Jnr.

That all changed for Benn after two failed drugs tests for the banned substance clomiphene during the build up, and the fight with Eubank Jnr was axed. Benn has always maintained his innocence, but his attitude towards those who think differently has left a sour taste around the once loved Benn.

At the launch press conference to their contest this Saturday, Eubank Jnr made a comment that there would be two villains entering the ring on fight night. The British fight fans have never taken to Eubank Jnr, much like his father Chris Eubank Snr.

Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn is not expecting a positive reception for either man during their walk to the ring this Saturday.

“I think that they'll both get booed, I think that's how mad we all are,” Hearn told BS. “I think that after everything Conor's been through, I really don't think… previously I would have said that might affect him, not now.

“He's super focused for this fight, I've never seen him train like this before, he's in the most unbelievable physical condition for this fight, and when you do that you can just go into the fight and enjoy yourself. It's a dangerous fight against a much bigger man, but it's a fight that he can win and it's a fight we believe he will win.”

“People tuned in to watch Chris Eubank Snr lose for years right, and Nas [Hamed],” he continued. “So yeah I think… and people have tuned in to watch [Eubank] Jnr lose for years, and maybe they'll tune in to watch [Conor] Benn lose. I have no idea but at least as long as they fornicating tune in I don't care.”

Hearn was then asked for his prediction for the highly anticipated bout on Saturday night.

“I think Conor Benn knocks Chris Eubank Jnr out inside six rounds, and I truly believe that,” said Hearn.

Really????? I don’t remember this timeline…..

[maverick23]

eubank been at 160 for 6 of his last 7 fights (he was 164 in the fight he wasnt), and for most of his career. smw was just a brief spell for him. what's this all about fighting at mw now being some big detrimental factor? is it because of the rehydration clause?

people talk like he's moving down weights or something

It’s just Eubank playing it very well. Getting sympathy for it somehow.

[NazNaci1]

Me neither. Its Eddie just being 'Eddie'. Benn was never 'loved'. His Dad was. Most people can't stand him.

Hoping Eubank wins and wins big. That said, you never really know.

[Glass Joe]

Anyone think Snr will get last minute fomo

[Ruthless-RKO]

[Glass Joe]

Ah that interview was a old one before 2nd Smith fight, typical talksport

[CaptainSpacerod]

Me neither. Its Eddie just being 'Eddie'. Benn was never 'loved'. His Dad was. Most people can't stand him.

Hoping Eubank wins and wins big. That said, you never really know.

Worse than that, I think most people don’t have the first clue who Conor is