You’d think Chris Eubank Jr. had it easy, right? Born into the spotlight with a legendary world champion dad, private schools, early support, the whole package. Sounds like a dream setup. But… not quite. Sure, Eubank Jr. had a solid head start in life, thanks to Eubank Sr. backing him in the early days. But that support didn’t last forever. And now? Things are looking complicated, especially with this upcoming fight. His own father, the same man who once stood proudly in his corner, has called the bout a “disgrace.” Even worse? He’s made it very clear he won’t be there ringside.

Now flip the script and take a look at Conor Benn. Also, a legacy fighter—his dad is none other than Nigel Benn, the man who went to war with Eubank Sr. twice in the 90s. A lot of people are seeing this matchup as the next chapter in that iconic rivalry. It feels like unfinished family business. But for Eubank Jr.? It’s different. He’s not fighting to settle a score for his dad—he’s walking into that ring solo, with a point to prove. And just when you think he might be able to focus and start fresh… boom! Someone’s already at the door, ready to slam it shut.

Why Chris Eubank Jr. is trying to be a boxer now?

Earlier today, Everything Boxing shared a post on X. In the clip, Conor Benn was seen sparring with Denzel Bentley, the middleweight fighter who was seen winning all three 3 fights he fought last year, with 2 of them coming from knockouts. After the training session, Denzel had dropped some honest, unfiltered thoughts ahead of the Conor Benn vs. Chris Eubank Jr. fight. First up, Bentley’s take on Chris Eubank Jr.? Brutal.

He basically said Chris Eubank Jr.’s best days were behind him. “His best days are when he was mad relentless. Now he’s trying to be a boxer,” the 21-3, 17 KO boxer stated. Chris Eubank Jr., now being 35, ‘2 Sharp’ thinks the way he used to fight like a madman, throwing shots like there was no tomorrow? That version of Chris Eubank Jr. is long gone. Now? Eubank’s trying to be slick, trying to box smart… and Bentley thinks that change backfired. His words? “He’s trying to be a boxer, he’s done himself.” He even said Chris Eubank Jr.’s slow now, indicating the 34-3, 25 KO boxer should just retire — but the worst part? “He thinks he’s quick.” Brutal!

After that, Bentley flipped the focus to Conor Benn — and this is where things get interesting. He called Benn “mad intense.” Not just that. “His aggression is crazy, he’s mad explosive,” the Briton admitted. But it’s not just hype. Bentley’s been in there sparring with him, feeling that power firsthand. And here’s the key: people are underestimating Benn because of his size. But Bentley said that’s actually an advantage. Why? Because “Where he’s so small, he’s making himself a smaller target.” 

And the respect Bentley showed for Benn’s body shots? Man. You can feel it! He straight-up said, “I know if I miss, he’s coming back straight to the body and he’s a fu–ing good body puncher.” So much so that Bentley admits he’s gotta hesitate sometimes. Think about that — a pro sparring partner saying “he’s gotta hesitate” with Benn because of how sharp and explosive he is. That’s serious! And finally, Denzel Bentley made it clear: he believed “He’s [Conor Benn’s] strong enough to handle Eubank at this stage of his career.”

Now, even though the 30-year-old appeared to appreciate the younger fighter’s skills, that doesn’t mean Chris Eubank Jr. lacks the mental toughness to rewrite history once again.

Chris Eubank Jr set to build his own legacy

A few days ago, Chris Eubank Jr. hopped on Instagram and dropped a message that hit deep: “The mission will be completed, April 26.” Along with it, he shared a video talking about just how brutal the sport of boxing really is. And honestly? He wasn’t sugarcoating anything. “It’s the loneliest, cruelest profession you could possibly imagine” he said. And you know what? He’s got a point.

He further explained that being a pro fighter is all about preparing for every possible outcome. That’s what training camp is for. “That is what living the life of a fighter is about.”  Now, with his fight against Conor Benn coming up, he’s making it crystal clear—this one’s personal. Which means? “This is a massive fight for me.”

On top of it, there’s real bad blood. Sure, their fathers had a legendary rivalry in the ’90s, but now it’s their turn. And in Eubank Jr.’s eyes, “Now me and Conor have our own story. Our own narrative. Which is now… maybe even bigger than what our fathers had.” But here’s the real kicker: he’s NOT doing this to live in his father’s shadow. He’s NOT trying to finish what Eubank Sr. started. He’s stepping into that ring to write his own chapter. Win or lose, he wants this to be about him—his career, his pride, his legacy.

With that said, do you think Chris Eubank Jr. still has what it takes to compete at the top level? Is Conor Benn being underestimated because of his size, or is he about to shock the world? Do share your thoughts with us below.