Chris Eubank Jr. finally did it. In front of a packed crowd of 67,000, the 35-year-old secured his place in history, building on the legacy his father established three decades ago. Fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, along with viewers around the world, witnessed a thrilling bout that ended with Eubank Jr. clinching a decisive unanimous victory over Conor Benn.

The bitter rivalry between the two had already been a major part of the narrative leading up to the fight. As the fight drew near, the tension only intensified, reaching a fever pitch. This growing anticipation is likely why not just fans, but also a host of celebrities from both within and outside the boxing world, took notice. Marking a dramatic conclusion to a bitter feud that had been simmering for years, Chris Eubank Jr., with his father standing nearby, channeled years of anger, frustration, and hope that had built up throughout his rivalry with Benn during the post-fight interview. Originally scheduled for October 2022, the fight was called off due to Benn’s drug controversy. The matchup came later than expected. But it still delivered on its promise for the fans.

The genuine recognition from the winner

“I didn’t know he (Benn) had what he had in him,” Chris Eubank Jr. admitted in the post-fight interview. He continued, “I really didn’t. I thought I would break him early. I underestimated him. I didn’t train for a fight like that. I didn’t know he had that in him. He’s never shown that. But then again, he’s never had to show it. He had to show it tonight. So did I.”

Those were words of respect for a foe who moved up weight classes to face him, kept him on his toes, and gave him a tough fight until the final bell. He knew he had the talent. But it needed a specific challenge to truly bring that out of him. And he didn’t expect Conor Benn to be the one to bring out that level of performance in him.

“First of all, you thank the one above. Um, I knew I was capable of that; I just needed someone to bring someone to bring me out, bring that out of me, and I’m not going to lie, I didn’t expect that he’d be the guy to do that,” Eubank Jr. said. Even Eubank Sr. couldn’t help but show respect for Conor Benn. “Conor Benn is an extraordinary fighter,” said the boxing legend.

In the end, all three judges felt Chris Eubank Jr. had done enough to secure the win, awarding him a 116-112 decision. Given their rivalry, the fight was already anticipated to be exciting. But the fact that it became a potential ‘Fight of the Year’ contender surprised many.

Let’s check out what some well-known figures from the boxing world had to say.

Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn: A battle that lived up to the hype!

For ‘The Problem Child,’ Eubank Jr. vs. Benn has earned a special place. He shared, “My 3 favorite fights since I started boxing: 1) Taylor Serrano 2 2) Eubank Jr. Benn 3) Fury Wilder 3.” Don’t be surprised if others echo similar sentiments. That’s how special this fight was.

Ryan Garcia had nothing but admiration for both fighters. “Honestly, there really isn’t a loser this fight! Head high, Conor,” he said. Fans may recall his previous squabble with Benn when he visited London for the Ring Awards in January, so his words reflect the level of effort both Eubank Jr. and Benn put into their bout.

It seems the fight left Claressa Shields speechless. She simply said, “Wow!!!! What a F**ING FIGHT!!!!! Quality fight!!!” Those words come from a two-time Olympic gold medalist. As boxing’s first three-division undisputed champion, her praise holds significant weight. Given her praise for their performance, fans can grasp the true greatness of what unfolded in the ring.

Even outside the ring, the fight had its admirers. Dillon Danis said, “What a storyline! What a f**king fight! That was one for the ages! Congrats to both Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr.” Remember, Danis’ own boxing venture, when he fought Logan Paul two years ago, was a flop. So, for a fight to impress even a casual follower like him is a big deal.

Piers Morgan also shared his thoughts, saying, “One of the best fights I’ve seen in years,” and went on to congratulate everyone involved. “Congrats @ConorNigel and @ChrisEubankJr on a thrilling contest. And congrats @Turki_alalshikh on staging an amazing event. 👏.” True that. Both Eubank Jr. and Benn deserve all the applause. None of the spectators or viewers were left disappointed.

In many ways, both Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn continued the rivalry their fathers started in the 1990s.

In the end, both did their fathers proud. If the story inside the ring thrilled everyone, then the one outside the ring should bring them contentment. The event saw both Eubank Jr. and his father put aside their differences and enter the stadium together.

Did you manage to watch Eubank Jr. vs. Benn? What’s your opinion about the fight?