Chris Eubank Jr. Defeats Conor Benn by Unanimous Decision in Controversial Match

Chris Eubank Jr. secured a unanimous decision victory over Conor Benn in a closely contested middleweight bout, with all judges scoring the fight 116-112. The lead-up was marked by weight drama: Benn weighed in well below the 160lbs limit while Eubank missed it by a fraction, incurring a $500,000 fine, and both had to comply with a 10lbs rehydration clause. Experts and former champions expressed concern over Eubank’s severe weight cut and Benn’s significant size disadvantage, with George Groves and Carl Froch highlighting the potential risks to both fighters’ health and performance. Despite these issues, both fighters made the secondary rehydration limit and the fight proceeded as scheduled, reigniting a historic family rivalry. Ultimately, Eubank’s experience and physicality proved decisive, though the pre-fight controversies sparked debate over weight management practices in boxing.