Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn Result: 116–112 Unanimous Decision on 26 April 2025
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London – 26 April 2025: In front of a roaring 65,000 fans, Chris Eubank Jr defeated Conor Benn by unanimous decision. All three judges returned identical scorecards of 116–112, handing Benn the first loss of his professional career and extending Eubank Jr’s record to 35-3 (25 KOs). The top 10 ranked middleweight fighters can be found here.
Fight at a Glance
- Result: Eubank Jr UD 12 (116-112)
• Weight: 157-lb catch-weight (Eubank 158.2 lb; Benn 156.4 lb)
• Attendance: 65,000 (sell-out)
• Purse fine: £375,000 deducted from Eubank Jr for late, overweight weigh-in
How the Rounds Unfolded
Rounds 1–4 – Benn’s Fast Start. Benn exploded out of the blocks, doubling the jab and ripping hooks to the body. His hand-speed and switch-hitting stance kept Eubank guessing, and he banked at least two of the opening four rounds.
Rounds 5–8 – Eubank Adjusts. Eubank Jr responded by staying in the pocket, shortening his shots and smothering Benn’s work. A crisp uppercut in the sixth drew blood from Benn’s nose and shifted momentum. The Brighton man’s trademark volume punching began to tell.
Rounds 9–12 – Experience Over Youth. With Benn’s gas-tank fading, Eubank walked him down behind a high guard and unleashed three- and four-punch bursts. Benn rallied in the final minute of the twelfth, but it wasn’t enough to sway the cards.
Legacy on the Line: Fathers Return to the Corner
Theatre reached fever pitch when Chris Eubank Sr emerged from a black Bentley wearing his iconic sheepskin coat, moments after Nigel Benn had climbed the opposite ring-stairs. The sight of both warriors from the ferocious 1990s rivalry back in opposing corners crystallised the generational stakes.
“Having Dad there kept me switched on. He believed in me when a lot of people didn’t.” — Chris Eubank Jr
Controversies & Talking Points
- Hand-wrap drama: Billy Joe Saunders tried to enter Eubank Jr’s changing room pre-fight to inspect wraps. Security intervened, causing a brief shouting match in the corridor.
• Hospital precaution: Post-fight, Eubank Jr was taken to a local hospital with a deep cut over his right eye and suspected jaw swelling. His team later confirmed scans were all clear.
Undercard Results
• Anthony Yarde def. Lyndon Arthur — UD 12 (Yarde wins trilogy 2-1)
• Aaron McKenna def. Liam Smith — UD 10 (career-best win for McKenna)
• Viddal Riley def. Cheavon Clarke — UD 12 (claims British cruiserweight title)
• Chris Billam-Smith def. Brandon Glanton — UD 10 (comeback victory after last-fight loss)
What’s Next?
Promoter Kalle Sauerland indicated that Eubank Jr is “one phone-call away from a WBA title eliminator at middleweight” later in 2025. Benn, who avoided disciplinary action, has a contractual rematch clause and insists he will “reset and run it back.”
Whether the pair meet again or chase separate world-title routes, the latest chapter in the Eubank-Benn family feud has reignited British boxing’s most compelling rivalry for a new era.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn?
Eubank Jr won by unanimous decision, 116-112 on all three scorecards.
Where and When did the fight take place?
April 26th 2025 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, United Kingdom.
Was there a rematch clause?
Yes. Benn can invoke an immediate rematch, though both camps may pursue title shots first.