Conor Benn proved his doubters wrong by delivering a masterclass performance to beat Chris Eubank Jr in their highly anticipated rematch. The 35-year wait for revenge was finally over, and it seemed that Benn had put the past behind him.
In an interview after the fight, Benn reflected on how far he has come since his debut in 2016. He admitted that he was terrible then but has worked tirelessly to improve, eventually becoming a top contender in the sport. Benn stated that fear of losing has driven him and praised his team for their unwavering support during difficult times.
Benn's victory marked a significant milestone for the young boxer, who is now targeting the WBC world title. The 30-year-old expressed how much it means to him to follow in his father's footsteps by winning the belt that Nigel Benn won many years ago. Benn has already started planning his next move, aiming to make history and put an end to the Eubank-Benn rivalry.
The post-fight press conference saw a more subdued side of Chris Eubank Jr, who was visibly upset after his second consecutive loss to Conor Benn. In stark contrast, Nigel Benn reflected on how much closure he has found in the feud with Eubank Sr during their fathers' fight, which ended in controversy back in 1993.
As for the future, fans can expect more thrilling matchups between top boxers, and a potential all-British affair could be brewing. Jamie Conlan has expressed interest in facing Benn, and promoter Eddie Hearn is working to secure a world title fight for his fighter soon.
With Conor Benn having achieved what many thought was impossible by beating Chris Eubank Jr, the sky's the limit for this talented young boxer.
In an interview after the fight, Benn reflected on how far he has come since his debut in 2016. He admitted that he was terrible then but has worked tirelessly to improve, eventually becoming a top contender in the sport. Benn stated that fear of losing has driven him and praised his team for their unwavering support during difficult times.
Benn's victory marked a significant milestone for the young boxer, who is now targeting the WBC world title. The 30-year-old expressed how much it means to him to follow in his father's footsteps by winning the belt that Nigel Benn won many years ago. Benn has already started planning his next move, aiming to make history and put an end to the Eubank-Benn rivalry.
The post-fight press conference saw a more subdued side of Chris Eubank Jr, who was visibly upset after his second consecutive loss to Conor Benn. In stark contrast, Nigel Benn reflected on how much closure he has found in the feud with Eubank Sr during their fathers' fight, which ended in controversy back in 1993.
As for the future, fans can expect more thrilling matchups between top boxers, and a potential all-British affair could be brewing. Jamie Conlan has expressed interest in facing Benn, and promoter Eddie Hearn is working to secure a world title fight for his fighter soon.
With Conor Benn having achieved what many thought was impossible by beating Chris Eubank Jr, the sky's the limit for this talented young boxer.