Chris Eubank Jr. Confirms His Father Will Return Ringside for Conor Benn Rematch

A Relationship Rekindled at the Perfect Time

Chris Eubank Sr., the 59-year-old two-weight world champion. Had publicly opposed the first fight, pleading for his son to avoid the Benn bout altogether. The pair had reportedly not spoken for years after being inseparable during Eubank Jr.’s early career.

But on the eve of that first clash, Eubank Sr. unexpectedly broke his silence disguising himself to visit his son privately before appearing beside him the next day. The emotional arrival of the Eubanks at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sent the crowd into a frenzy, culminating in the elder Eubank escorting his son to the ring and taking his seat at ringside.

Eubank Jr. went on to win a unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 116-112). In a grueling 12-round affair that saw him hospitalized afterward for severe dehydration.

“My dad gave me those extra few percentages in the first fight. When I needed to push through those last few rounds,” Eubank Jr. said. “Knowing that my old man is there and he’s showing up, that gives you that little bit of extra pump, that little bit of extra oomph to stay in there and get the job done.”

Training Camp Continues in Dubai

Despite his father’s return to ringside. Eubank Jr. confirmed that his training camp remains in Dubai, and that Eubank Sr. will not play any official role in his preparation.

“My camp is in Dubai so he will not be there,” Eubank explained. “He’s taken a step back from that role in my life, as my trainer and mentor in terms of my boxing. He hasn’t been doing that for a long time, so that’s not going to all of a sudden change. I have my team, I have my foundation, I have my training methods and I’m going to stick to that.”

The 36-year-old middleweight (35-3, 25 KOs) has appeared rejuvenated under his current setup. But still draws spiritual strength from his father’s presence — even if their working relationship remains distant.

The Emotional Edge

The Eubank-Benn rivalry, steeped in family history dating back to their fathers’ iconic clashes in the 1990s. Has taken on new emotional layers with the reconciliation between Eubank Jr. and his father.

Now, heading into the rematch. The dynamic between father and son may once again prove pivotal as Eubank Jr. looks to cement his dominance over Benn. To move one step closer to a world title shot.

“My old man will be there on the night,” Eubank reiterated. “And that’s enough for me.”