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Conor Benn suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Chris Eubank Jr., raising question marks over his next steps. Benn tasted the first defeat of his career as Eubank came out with a thrilling win.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / April 26

Eubank Jr. Vs. Benn Final Picks – ‘Wins By Knockout’

Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn face off in the biggest fight of their lives on April 26, as boxing insiders gave their predictions. Eubank arrives into the fight having to make the 160-pound limit, with a 10-pound rehydration clause.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 26

Nigel Benn’s foe came back for revenge and began the spiral that ended his career

Nigel Benn hopes to carry his family name forward with a victory for his son in tonight’s blockbuster domestic dust-up against Chris Eubank Jr. Nigel Benn retired with a record of 42-5-1, he was beaten first by Michael Watson, and then again by Chris Eubank in a fight watched and praised by the masses.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 26

Conor Benn won his professional debut in the first round thanks to bruising body shot

As the son of Nigel Benn, Conor Benn came into the sport of boxing with some pressure and expectation. Although Conor Benn has said that he doesn’t feel an obligation to match the achievements of his father, their names are often mentioned in tandem with one another.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 26

“It should be called off!”… Former world champion is outraged over Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn issue

Chris Eubank Jr. will face Conor Benn this evening in a legacy-defining domestic blockbuster, but certain events yesterday have made one world champ believe the fight should not go ahead.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 25

Chris Eubank Jr was dropped by the very first punch in a thrilling fight years before his rivalry with Conor Benn

Chris Eubank Jr hit the canvas in a moment of madness against a major underdog. While most remember ‘Next Gen’ tumbling toward the floor against Liam Smith, few are aware of the first time he was dropped.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 24

Who is Conor Benn? Meet the second-generation fighter carrying on his family’s legacy

Conor Benn has stepped out of his father’s shadow to forge a successful boxing career of his own. As the son of Nigel Benn, Conor Benn had the weight of the world on his shoulders when he began his boxing career.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / April 24

Eubank Jr. Reacts To Savage Trolls – ‘The Only Fool Is Benn, Ate Too Many Eggs’

Chris Eubank Jr. reacted to his haters by reading their X posts ahead of his fight with Conor Benn on April 26. Eubank is facing the biggest fight of his career as he seeks to live up to the rivalry set up by his father, Eubank Sr., against Nigel Benn.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / April 23

‘Conor Put It On Him’: Nigel Benn Reveals Brutal Sparring Story

On April 26, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Conor Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) and Chris Eubank Jr (34-3, 25 KOs) will finally collide in the main event of The Ring’s Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves fight card.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 23

Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn separated after exchanging shoves on heated reality TV show

Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn exchanged vicious shoves in a moment of television gold. The pair of British warriors delivered one of the greatest rivalries the sport of boxing has ever seen, with ‘Simply the Best’ and ‘The Dark Destroyer’ engaging in two epic fights.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / April 23

Eubank And Benn Make Their Grand Arrivals – ‘It’s Always Personal’

Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn made their grand arrivals ahead of their April 26 fight this weekend. It is arguably the biggest fight in British boxing, primarily based on their father’s name and the subsequent animosity that has been generated between them.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Nigel Benn Believes Son Connor Can Finish Eubank Junior Within Four Rounds

Coming from a suspension, Connor Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) took two months to prepare for the fight to trained at a training camp in Spain on the island of Majorca.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 22

Chris Eubank had a stunning 20-second knockout to set up Nigel Benn fight

Chris Eubank’s character outside of the ring often did not match his fighting style. The poetic speaker was often able to deliver devastating performances to top opponents.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 22

Nigel Benn knocked down opponent three times to become world champion for first time

‘The Dark Destroyer’ was a true force to be reckoned with throughout the 1990s. With an ability to finish fights, even top fighters could not survive Nigel Benn’s abilities.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 21

Conor Benn shared fiery exchange with Chris Eubank Sr. nine years before grudge match with rival

Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. have a deep rivalry that dates back before they stepped into the ring. Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn’s fight series and rivalry have led to their sons also having tensions between one another.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 17

Conor Benn’s sparring partners include Canelo’s next rival, a champion, and a boxer who caused the biggest upset of the year

Conor Benn is gearing up for the toughest test of his career as he locks horns with Chris Eubank Jr. on April 26th in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Conor Benn is 23-0 with 14 knockouts to his name.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 10

Conor Benn retired three opponents in a row ahead of his break from boxing, including two former world champions

Conor Benn will face Chris Eubank Jr. on April 26th in the biggest fight of his career to date. Conor Benn‘s record remains perfect with 23 wins and no losses.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 7

Conor Benn almost took his first loss after being knocked down twice in the opening round

Conor Benn is set to face Chris Eubank Jr. on April 26th in London. Conor Benn‘s record remains a perfect one and, despite his last two fights since returning from his PED ban going to decision in somewhat mediocre performances, Benn has always been the clear victor in all of his fights.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 2

Chris Eubank gives his honest opinion on his son’s rival Conor Benn

Chris Eubank is one of British boxing’s biggest characters. Even in his post-fighting days, he continues to be an influential figure in the sport. Few men in boxing are as well-spoken as ‘Simply the Best.’ The former world champion has accumulated plenty of fans, from his thrilling fight series with Nigel Benn to his unique personality.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 2

Nigel Benn describes main motivator after Chris Eubank loss – It wasn’t revenge

British boxing legend Nigel Benn had one of the most electrifying styles that the sport has ever seen. Best known for his fight series with Chris Eubank, Benn is a former world champion who reached the pinnacle of the sport.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 30

Nigel Benn and Thomas Hearns snubbed as former champion names most skilled opponent

Both Nigel Benn and Thomas Hearns were among the greatest fighters of the 1990s and 1980s. Benn is best known for his epic fight series with Chris Eubank, while Hearns had a thrilling bout with ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard, among other incredible performances.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Conor Benn Will Leave No Stone Unturned As He Wants It More Than Chris Eubank

Chris Eubank Jr alongside his archrival Conor Benn will face off in a highly-publicized, long-delayed boxing contest this April. The pair will go toe-to-toe more than three decades after their fathers Chris Sr as well as Nigel Benn squared it out in the ring to settle their perennial bitter grudge.