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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.Live stream: DAZN PPVTV channel: Sky Sports Box OfficeEUBANK JR VS BENN – BETTING TIPS AND LATEST ODDSFollow ALL the action from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with our live blog below…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.Copy linkCopiedEubank Jr taken to hospitalChris 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.Copy linkCopiedEubank 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.”Copy linkCopiedPraise 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. Copy linkCopiedHuge night for EubankEubank’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. Copy linkCopiedCHRIS EUBANK JR WINS BY UNANIMOUS DECISIONThe Judges scorecards all at 116-12What 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: ReutersCopy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R12It’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.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R11Benn’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.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R10Eubank 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.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R9Benn 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.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R8Benn’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.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R7Good 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.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R6Shots 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.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R5Benn 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.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R4Good 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.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R3Benn 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.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R2Good 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.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn R1And 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.Copy linkCopiedMoments 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.Copy linkCopiedUp Next: Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennChris 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.Copy linkCopiedANTHONY YARDE WINS BY UNANIMOUS DECISIONThe 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: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAnthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur R12Here 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.Copy linkCopiedAnthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur R11Arthur 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.Copy linkCopiedAnthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur R10Arthur 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.Copy linkCopiedAnthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur R9If 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.Copy linkCopied More

CHRIS EUBANK JR and Conor Benn’s generational grudge match has concluded in stunning scenes.What started hesitantly soon kicked into an all-out bloody war as Eubank Jr won by a unanimous decision.Despite suffering a huge cut above his right eye, Eubank Jr upped the pressure in the final stages of what was an absolute classic and a rematch has already been eyed for later this year.Eubank Jr walked down into the ring with his father, Chris Eubank Sr, who had made a shock appearance for the big main event.Follow our live blog below…More on Eubank JrA little bit more info on Eubank Jr’s hospital trip… he has been taken to North Middlesex Hospital in Edmonton.It’s not clear if Chris Eubank Sr went with him.Copy linkCopiedFull resultsHere’s how a scintillating night of action unfolded:Copy linkCopiedPrecautionaryFurther update on Eubank – his trip to hospital is precautionary rather than anything serious at this point.The post-fight press conference has also been cancelled so we are not going to hear any more from the fighters tonight.Copy linkCopiedEubank Jr taken to hospitalWe’re just hearing that Chris Eubank Jr has been taken to hospital.It’s not clear if that is precautionary, to deal with his cut eye, or something else.We will provide updates as soon as possible.Copy linkCopiedEddie Hearn’s verdictConor Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn has called his fighter the “people’s champion” after that defeat.Alongside a picture of Nigel and Conor Benn hugging, he wrote: “Not even going to talk about the scorecards.”The people’s champion right there [crying emoji.”Copy linkCopiedThe punch stats are inThe CompuBox stats have dropped and they show that Eubank Jr threw more, landed more and was more accurate with his punching.Copy linkCopiedWill there be a rematch?Let’s hope so!Although nothing was confirmed tonight, most of you will be very pleased to know that there IS a rematch clause in the contract. Copy linkCopiedSunSport’s Wally Downes Jr offers his verdictCHRIS EUBANK JR ended his three-year war of words with Conor Benn with 36 minutes of frantic violence.In a 12-round slugfest that left both men exhausted and swinging for the Spurs rafters, the bitter rivalry was brought to a close by a brutal battle.Benn was shattered by carrying around an extra 20lbs after moving up from welterweight and Eubank was wrecked after melting off a similar amount in the build-up.All the skill, technique, game plans and mind games went out of the window and the pair attacked each other as much as they possibly could, from the opening bell until the final second…Read the rest here:Copy linkCopiedCopy linkCopiedBenn wants the rematch”We knew he was a good fighter. All that talk is fighting talk.”I feel like I can compete at 160lbs.”I want the rematch, I’d love to avenge that loss.”But it’s either the rematch or go and face [WBC and WBA super-lightweight champion] Mario Barrios.”Copy linkCopiedMore from Benn”I stayed on the ropes a bit too long, he worked harder towards the end.”I’m going to have to watch it back.”Copy linkCopiedConor Benn speaks”14 months out of the ring. Inactivity must have been a factor.”I felt it was a close fight. I’m not going to go ‘Yea, I think I won it and all that.'”It was close, I’ve got to watch it back.”Copy linkCopied’Underestimated him’Eubank Jr adds: “Everything surprised me. I didn’t know he had what he had in him.”I underestimated him. I didn’t train for a fight like that.”He’s never shown it, but then again never have I.”Copy linkCopiedMore from Eubank Jr”I pushed through. There’s a lot of things that have been going on.”I’m happy to have this man [Eubank Sr] back with me.””Neither was I [sure he’s be in the corner.]”He needed to be here. It was special.”Copy linkCopiedEubank Jr speaks”I knew I was capable of that, I just needed someone to bring it out of me.”I didn’t expect him to be the guy to do that.”I guess the fact our fathers did it years ago.”Copy linkCopiedThe moment he wonChris Eubank Jr drops to his knees and screams!Copy linkCopiedEubank Jr roars, Benn is stunnedWow!Wow! Wow!That is incredible, Conor Benn looks absolutely gutted, he looks close to tears!Both Sr and Jr roar as the result comes through. That is a sensational result.Copy linkCopiedJudges scorecards – Eubank Jr wins!The scorecards are in and all three score it 116-112 to Chris Eubank Jr!Copy linkCopiedWe go to the judges!I am not brave enough to give my scorecard on that one, no way I can second guess how the judges might score that fight.It ebbed and flowed with both fighters having success and struggling at times.That was absolutely sensational.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – R12Here we go – the final round of what has been a brilliant fight!Huge roar goes out from the crowd and the whole stadium looks to be on their feet.Oh wow here we go, this is no longer a boxing match, this is a pub brawl!The pair of them just throw wild shots!Eubank Jr lands a great shot that wobbles Benn but he manages to evade any further damage, brilliant stuff.They continue to stand face to face and unlaod on each other.Ninety seconds of the round to go and dozens of punches are going in from both of them.Then in the middle of an exchange Eubank Jr throws in a massive left hook that has Benn stumbling!He SOMEHOW stays on his feet but Eubank Jr smells blood!Eubank Jr continues to throw but Benn lands another great right to the body before his jaw is spent spinning back the other way from another great Eubank Jr left!There goes the bell – both corners celebrate – but what a fight!Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – R11Two rounds to go! The two resume the position up close and personal and continue to just unload punches on each other.Eubank Jr lands with a lovely right to the body and then a sharp jab reigns in.Up close he unloads a nice combo with an uppercut landing but not causing much damage, while a couple of others only catch air.Both men continue to work off the other’s shoulder and smash each other.Eubank Jr on top in this round as he shoves Benn into the ropes and refuses to let Benn out – this is great stuff from him, he’s found a bit of energy from somewhere.It’s then Benn’s turn to unload some good shots to the body and a big right from Benn just has Eubank Jr momentarily stunned.It’s right at the end of the round though and he can’t follow it up.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – R10The ref confirms that the cut comes from a clash of heads rather than a punch – but the damage is still there.Into the championship rounds and they both again come out throwing bombs.Benn starts the round with another nice right but Eubank Jr then unloads a nice combo with his rival on the ropes.Another lovely left hook lands from Eubank Jr but Benn continues to throw big shots.Eubank Jr is caught and just emerges gingerly from that exchange.He does respond with another nice left hook but Benn the starts working the body and Eubank Jr is gasping in air – these are painful shots!Eubank Jr looking really tired again and Benn seems to have found a second wins.All props to the older man though, he continues to throw shots with venom despite his fuel light clearly starting to flash red.He finishes the round well but that was Benn’s round for me.This is so tight – and so good.Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – R9 Oh wow! Benn lands two huge punches to start the round and Eubank Jr looks in a bit of trouble!Another shot then comes in and Eubank Jr looks in real pain.But he digs deep to push Benn back onto the ropes and fires in half a dozen punches on the inside.The pace increases yet again as both fighters are putting everything on the line in this one!Massive punches coming in from both – the momentum is throwing from one fighter to the other.But you feel this type of war favours only one man, Conor Benn who is the younger and faster fighter.Eubank Jr emerges from a clinch with a big cut of his right eye, not clear if that was a punch or a headbutt.Superb stuff from both though as they continue to throw with supreme violence.Incredible stuff – that cut is likely to play a big part here!Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – R8Benn comes out like a rocket and just unloads with massive shots and combos.Not everything lands but there was a couple of decent shots in there.Eubank Jr then unloads and is countered, but then the opposite happens as the pair continue to throw and throw.Eubank Jr continues to have decent success with the long uppercut.Both fighters have spent a lot of energy in this one as the second half of the round sees the pace really slow down.They continue to throw and throw – this has very quickly become a WAR now!Twenty seconds left in the round as both men just throw everything they’ve got at each other.They are locked on the ropes and look absolutely gassed as the bell goes.What a brilliant round that was!Copy linkCopiedChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – R7Scrappy start to the round as the pair are grabbing each other in the clinch and fail to separate when asked.Victor Loughlin looks like he might have taken a punch there as well and he has a stern word with Eubank Jr.Eubank Jr then gets a huge cheer for a peach of a straight left he lands on the chin of Benn and then about 20 seconds later he plants his feet and learns another massive combo.Benn isn’t rocked but they are really good shots that will have impressed the judges.Benn continues to walk forward though but he’s not really landing too much.Another decent shot from Eubank Jr lands and Benn is no longer the bouncy, elusive fighter he was at the start of the contest.He’s still throwing, though, but the better work came from Eubank Jr.Copy linkCopied More