A thrilling trilogy between Anthony Yarde and Lyndon Arthur is settled.
Ahead of tonight’s bout, each fighter had a win to their name – but that all changed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Yarde earned the bragging rights after the judges scored the bout in favour of the Londoner.
The Beast From The East settles the trilogy with a narrow win and claims the WBA Intercontinental light-heavyweight strap in the process.
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EUBANK JR VS BENN – BETTING TIPS AND LATEST ODDS
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Conor Benn speaks after fight
“Maybe 14 months out the ring didn’t help.
“I’m not going to say I deserved to win it, I have to watch it back.
“Maybe I stayed on the ropes a bit too long.
“Chris is a good fighter.
“I’d love the rematch.”
Very humble in defeat by Benn.
Eubank Jr taken to hospital
Chris Eubank Jr was unable to celebrate his heroic win over Conor Benn in front of the British media having been taken to hospital.
Eubank won the second generation grudge match in front of 65,000 at Tottenham’s stadium with a clean sweep of 116-112 scorecards from the three judges.
The former middleweight world title challenger sported a huge cut above his right eye and had two huge swollen eyes.
As a result, Eubank was taken to hospital on the doctor’s orders and missed the post-fight press conference.
Eubank has his say
“I knew I was capable of that
“I just needed someone to bring that out of me and I didn’t expect Conor Benn to be that guy.
“I underestimated him (Benn).
“The fact our fathers fought years ago brought out a different spirit and I am happy to have my father here.
“He needed to be here, all this is because of him.”
Praise from Eubank Snr
“Legendary” says Chris Eubank Snr after the fight, “That is my son! I was always going to be here.”
“I am so proud of my son.”
Even after everything that’s happened between the son and father, it’s clear to see they’ve made up and back together for good.
Huge night for Eubank
Eubank’s reaction to winning showed you how much that meant to him – dropping to his knees.
The Eubanks still have the bragging rights after all these years.
CHRIS EUBANK JR WINS BY UNANIMOUS DECISION
The Judges scorecards all at 116-12
What a fight that was.
Both can hold their heads high after that one and Eubank Jr definitely enjoyed that one.
Commiserations for Conor Benn as he fought tremendously well.
This fight 100% lived up to the hype!
Credit: Reuters Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R12
It’s made it to the last round, are we in for a crazy finish? – I hope so.
Eubank backing Benn to the ropes and just letting his hands go!
Eubank is going out with a bang in this last round.
Benn caught by a left hand but takes it well again.
Both are completely exhausted but what a show they’re putting on definitely living up to their fathers rivalry!
And that’s it wow what a fight and we have to wait for the cards because that was close.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R11
Benn’s chin is impressive as he’s just eating whatever Eubank connects with.
Eubank letting fire off now unloading a flurry of shots and Benn now looks tired.
Both letting their hands go – crazy shots from both!
Tough to call as we head in to the last round.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R10
Eubank connects with a decent left hook.
Both looking tired now – fight becoming slower.
Great body work from Benn.
Benn in the drivers seat now when Eubanks looking tired.
These two are putting on a show.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R9
Benn getting another nice shot landed and then a lovely one two.
Benn definitely showing his energy with his lighter self.
When backed up on the ropes, these two just swing at each other – great entertainment.
Benn looking likely to land a big shot.
Big cut for Eubank on his left eye which is bothering him.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R8
Benn’s come flying out at the start of this round, unloading with both hands.
Benn lands a good shot and Eubank replies.
Just have the feeling someone’s going to land something big soon.
A load of shots hitting from both – they’re going at it! It’s a war in the ring.
Eubank clinching a lot and it looked like he was just trying to stand up right after looking wobbly.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R7
Good uppercut from Eubank as Benn swings and misses but Benn just eats that one up.
Another nice left hand by Eubank.
Eubank landing a lot more now.
Conor Benn trying to close the range but Eubank doing well to maintain the distance.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R6
Shots landing from the pair straight away in this round.
Good right hand landing from Benn over the counter of Eubanks Jab.
The taller and longer bigger man has settled in with his range now.
The pace has dipped a bit which has let Eubank come more into his groove.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R5
Benn goes down but no knockdown, more of a push from Eubank.
Nice one two from Eubank landing those stiff jabs and straight hands.
Eubank wanting to control this fight by taking the centre of the ring, not allowing to be backed off.
Eubank looks as if he’s getting more of the control now.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R4
Good work from Eubank to the body then following with a left hook.
Both trading very closely to one another.
Benn showing his speed but both connecting with some nice shots.
That was a better round for Eubank.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R3
Benn stuns and wobbles Eubank!
Eubank looked a bit wobbly after that shot from Benn.
You can see Benn just growing more and more with confidence.
Again Benn with a overhand right.
Both just tackle each other to the ground.
Another good few shots from Benn, one landing on the body.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R2
Good solid jab from Eubank as Benn closes the distance.
Shot connects from Benn but looks as if it hits the back of Eubanks head.
Benn lands a nice jab and is trying to land some hard shots.
Good explosiveness from Benn.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R1
And we’re off! Here we go! All on the line, the legacy, the rivalry, the bragging rights!
Benn comes out swinging with two rights and wants to be the aggressor.
You can hear the Eubank chants from the crowd.Sharp start from both fighters both in the centre of the ring.
Plenty has been thrown but not a lot landed.
Can feel the nervous energy from both.
Moments away!
Conor Benn first to walk out and he’s obviously along side his father Nigel Benn who looks as if he’s relishing this moment just as much as his son.
Conor Benn walking out to the same track that his father did all those years ago.
Chris Eubank Jr and Snr both walking out together – what a sight to see!
GUESS WHO’S BACK! Eubank Jr walking out to Still D.R.E and he’s looking focused.
Up Next: Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn
Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn last threw hands in the 1990s, now their sons will do battle in a bout every bit as feisty as their own TODAY!
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for the main event is next up!
Tottenham Hotspur stadium is bouncing as they know they’re going to witness something special – can it be as special as their fathers back in the 90s.Eubank Snr and Nigel Benn back in the ring together will be a sight to see but it’s not about them today as their sons have created their own rivalry and legacy.
The build up to this fight has been incredible, the press conferences, the face offs, the antics and now the dads both here!
Moments away from the ring walk.
ANTHONY YARDE WINS BY UNANIMOUS DECISION
The judges score it as 115-113, 116-112, 116-112.
The beast from the east does it!
A good hard and gritty fight.
Yarde will be pleased with that performance as he makes it 2-1 and ends the rivalry between the two.
Great effort from both.
Credit: Reuters
Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur R12
Here it is last round and it’s been a very close fight – not much in this one at all.
Yarde starts off with a left hook.
Arthur back on the ropes again.
The pair carry on their battle as one tries to come triumphant in their rivalry.
That’s it the bell sounds and both embrace each other.
Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur R11
Arthur lands an uppercut whilst being on the ropes.
The bell comes at a good time for Arthur as Yarde was applying pressure landing some good stuff.
Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur R10
Arthur being very patient but then still lands with good shots.
Keeps finding himself on the ropes but does well to take the pressure from Yarde and get away.
Yarde throws a right paired with an overhand right.
Very hard to call this one.
Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur R9
If Yarde wants to make an impact on this fight, he’s going to have to do it the hard way and bring the heat to Arthur.
Yarde staying on top right no backing Arthur to the ropes.
Even though Yarde is backing Arthur to the ropes, Arthur still replies with a good flurry of shots.
Both exchanging well.
Fitness and fatigued being tested from both.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk