Eubank Outpoints Bitter Rival Benn In Classic Fight

Chris Eubank Jr narrowly hit bitter foe Conor Benn arsenic 1 of Britain's astir rancorous and long-running boxing rivalries lived up to nan hype astatine London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Both fighters showed chaotic aggression, taking nan centre of nan ringing and letting their hands spell successful a 12-round edge-of-your-seat firefight.

Neither boxer could onshore nan telling rustle but it was nan acquisition of Eubank, 35, which prevailed arsenic each 3 judges scored it 116-112.

He claims bragging authorities successful a family feud which began 35 years agone erstwhile their legendary fathers first fought.

In a sensational crippled twist, Eubank arrived astatine nan venue alongside his father, Chris Eubank Sr. The brace had supposedly been estranged for years and Eubank Sr had criticised nan match-up.

The heartwarming reconciliation seemingly gave Eubank a boost arsenic he extended his grounds to 35 wins successful 38 fights.

In a consequence which could person easy gone either way, Benn loses for nan first clip successful 24 master fights.