Benn Finally Breaks the Cycle and Claims His Redemption
What a moment it was — and honestly, one that had been building for 35 long years. The rematch between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr wasn’t just another boxing fight; it was the latest chapter in a saga handed down from father to son, a rivalry loaded with history, frustration, and unfinished business. And this time, Conor Benn made sure the ending belonged to him.
Earlier in the week, Benn insisted that things would be different. He said he’d keep his emotions in check, stay disciplined, stay calm. Given how fiery and intense he is by nature, it was hard to picture. But once the bell rang, it became clear that he meant every word. He dropped Eubank twice, controlled the pace, and delivered a calculated performance that silenced anyone who doubted whether he could regroup after past adversity.
And Benn has had plenty of adversity. As he said himself, he’s been through moments where getting up each day meant facing demons he didn’t even understand. Growing up as Nigel Benn’s son, pressured by expectations, scarred by a doping scandal, and stung by defeat in the first Eubank fight — he’s been pulled to the brink repeatedly. Yet he keeps clawing back.
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After the fight, he admitted he felt like he would cry — not out of sadness, but out of relief. A calm Conor, as he explained, is a better Conor. And that fear of losing? He said it fuels him more than the excitement of winning. He simply couldn’t allow himself to lose to Eubank twice.
Saturday’s fight lived up to the idea of “unfinished business,” even if the first bout had been crystal clear. Maybe it was the weight of the fathers’ rivalry — the controversial draw between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr in 1993 still lingers in British boxing memory. That old tension surfaced again when Nigel, emotional and direct as ever, made it clear he still carries resentment toward Eubank Sr. At one point, Conor even laughed, as if imagining himself speaking the same way about Eubank Jr decades from now.
But Nigel did find some closure. He revealed that this would be his last training camp with his son — he’s ready to return to his family in Australia, feeling like Conor has finally completed a chapter he couldn’t finish.
The sons were never really meant to fight, given the age and weight differences, yet the public wanted it — and they delivered. In the end, Benn didn’t just win; he dominated. The judges had it wide: 119-107, 118-108, 116-110. He even came close to stopping Eubank in the last round, dropping him twice as the crowd roared.
And now? Benn says he wants the WBC world title, the same belt his father once held. He keeps Nigel’s belt on the gym wall to remind him what he’s chasing. Even Eddie Hearn, who once thought Benn was too raw to win even a small title, is now ready to push for the big one.
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