The roar of the crowd echoed through the corridors. There, with the doors of his car open and his image on the big screen inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the crowd couldn’t control themselves when they caught a glimpse of Chris Eubank Sr. Smiling, he waited for someone. And then the camera showed his son, Chris Eubank Jr., approaching him. The father-son duo hugged warmly before walking together toward the entrance.

For a long time, many fans believed, especially after his recent comments, that Eubank Sr. would not appear to watch his son fight Conor Benn, the son of his former rival, Nigel Benn. To Eubank Sr., the fight was nothing short of a ‘disgrace’ and a ‘circus.’ Headlining the DAZN-streamed Riyadh Season’s ‘Fatal Fury’ card, Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn are set to face off in a non-title catchweight bout. Needless to say, the fans’ joy and excitement were boundless. Many took to their keypads to share their thoughts.

Chris Eubank Sr. and Chris Eubank Jr.: And just like that, they’re side by side!

“WOW! EUBANK SNR IS HERE! 😵,” read Matchroom Boxing’s tweet. “He’s here! And the crowd is going wild,” said the commentator, before adding, “Father and son reunited,” as Eubank Jr. walked towards his father.

Calling Chris Eubank Sr. by his nickname, ‘Simply The Best,’ the commentator added, “And that is the picture of the year so far,” as the duo slowly walked in. The crowd was simply ecstatic. After all, nothing moves people more than seeing family members come back together after a split.

The tension between Eubank Sr. and Jr. was already well known. Things escalated further when, during an interview, largely due to the significant weight difference between Junior and Conor Benn, the former super middleweight champion expressed utter disappointment over the fight.

Later, in an interview of his own, Eubank Jr. admitted that, as much as he wanted his father there to watch him fight, it would ultimately be his father’s loss and regret if he chose to stay away. Let’s take a look at what some fans had to say about this unexpected and emotional reunion.

People are pumped, but there’s a little hesitation

One fan, clearly thrilled by the footage, posted, “L F G 🤯 Absolute legend, this makes the night perfect.” And why shouldn’t they feel that way? It was a touching sight. A father and son, once divided, now standing together. As Junior steps into the biggest fight of his career, the man who inspired him will be right there in his corner.

Another fan echoed the excitement: “This hits like a surprise Royal Rumble entrance.” So true. Wrestlers often enter the match one-by-one at timed intervals. Surprise entrances are a big, exciting part of it.

However, not everyone was convinced it was spontaneous. “Eubank Jr. played them like a fiddle,” said this user. Perhaps the drama was intentional. All part of the build-up and hype. Was Eubank Sr.’s harsh criticism just for show? If so, what was the purpose?

Surprisingly, another fan agreed: “I had a feeling it was all a lie. They’ve had you all fooled.” As seasoned fans know, sometimes appearances can be deceiving. It takes a keen eye to recognize the difference between reality and performance.

For most, though, it felt nothing short of a miracle. “Absolutely incredible… please ring walk to simply the best now … 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥,” pleaded another user. Indeed, given how publicly displeased Eubank Sr. seemed, few could have imagined he would show up at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight.

But he did. His very presence alone should lift Eubank Jr.’s morale sky-high.

There might have been differences in the past, but there’s a time and place to set those aside. Tonight’s headliner provided the perfect opportunity for the Eubanks to look forward. Together, as one family.

What’s your take on the Eubank Sr. and Jr. reunion?