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Benn Dominates Eubank Jr. in Highly Anticipated Rematch
16 Nov
Summary
- Conor Benn defeats Chris Eubank Jr. in unanimous decision
- Benn avenges his lone loss to Eubank from earlier this year
- Benn knocks down Eubank twice in the 12th round to seal the victory
On November 12, 2022, British boxing stars Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. faced off in a highly anticipated rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The two rivals had previously met in April 2022, with Eubank emerging victorious in a unanimous decision. However, this time around, it was Benn who dominated the action.
From the opening bell, Benn looked a step ahead of Eubank, consistently beating him to the punch and landing the more effective strikes. Benn's jab was the key to his success, as he used it to pick Eubank apart and control the pace of the fight. Despite Eubank's size advantage, Benn's superior speed and timing allowed him to land the cleaner, more impactful blows.
The one-sided nature of the fight was evident on the scorecards, with Benn winning a decisive unanimous decision by scores of 119-107, 116-110, and 118-108. The victory was especially sweet for Benn, as it allowed him to avenge his lone professional loss, which had come at the hands of Eubank earlier this year.
