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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2: Preview & Betting Tips
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The long-running family feud between the Eubanks and the Benns continues, as Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn prepare to square off once again in one of British boxing’s most heated modern rivalries.

Eubank Jr (35-3, 25 KO’s) looked rejuvenated in their first meeting, showing improved patience and sharper defence. His jab controlled the tempo, and his power punches in the later rounds forced Benn into retreat.

Benn (23-1, 14 KO’s) remains relentless and fearless, and many believe he’ll start faster this time, looking to break Eubank’s rhythm early before the size disparity becomes a factor.

Tale of the Tape

Chris Eubank Jr – Odds 1.57 

Record: 35-3, 25 KO’s

Age: 35

Height: 5ft11

Reach: 72”

Weight: Middleweight 

Stance: Orthodox 

Conor Benn – Odds 2.4 

Record: 23-1, 14 KO’s

Age: 28

Height: 5ft8

Reach: 68”

Weight: Middleweight 

Stance: Orthodox

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Analysis

In their first meeting, Eubank Jr’s experience, composure, and size advantage proved decisive. After a competitive start, he gradually took control of the fight, weathered Benn’s early aggression, and ultimately won more rounds. The victory not only extended Eubank’s resurgence under trainer Brian “BoMac” McIntyre, but also handed him bragging rights in a rivalry that mirrors the famous clashes between their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, in the 1990s.

Eubank remains the naturally bigger man, having spent much of his career between middleweight and super-middleweight, while Benn continues to move up in pursuit of revenge. The size and physicality difference played a major role in their first encounter, and Benn will need to adjust his tactics if he hopes to even the score.

The question is: does Benn have enough technical boxing skills about him to actually make these changes of fighting in a more measured manner? If not, Jr will implement the same sort of gameplan again and likely end up in a repeat of the first bout.

Eubank Jr vs Benn: Prediction & Betting Tips

I expect another high-intensity start from Benn, looking to avenge his only career defeat. But once the initial storm passes, Eubank’s timing, jab, and ring IQ should start to take over again. 

If Benn can’t hurt Eubank early, the fight could begin to resemble their first meeting, with the bigger man controlling the tempo and dictating the exchanges. Eubank Jr to win and close the book on one of British boxing’s fiercest modern rivalries.

Take Chris Eubank Jr moneyline at odds of 1.57 . I’m also willing to take the risk of round group betting: Chris Eubank Jr to win in rounds 5-8 at odds of 7.50 .

This article first appeared on BoxingNews.com and was syndicated with permission.

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