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THIRTY-FIVE YEARS of the Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr rivalry were settled with 36 minutes of violence.Yet with all the tremendous heart shown by both boxers, there wasn’t much technique, skill or finesse on display here.Chris Eubank Jr battled his way back to beat Conor Benn by unanimous decisionCredit: ReutersTheir dads Nigel and Eubank Sr came together in a mark of respect before the bell wentCredit: ReutersEubank Jr celebrates after his famous victory with his dadCredit: GettyThere has been tons of trash talking, egg throwing and mind games played out to the world over the last three years.But the 12-round slugfest that left both men exhausted should not be repeated and the rivalry should now be put to bed.There were lots of wild swings. But there wasn’t a lot of oxygen.Benn started every round frantically, full of energy, but that always seemed to wilt.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd Eubank, having made a terribly harsh weight cut and being forced to reduce his hydration, even on Saturday morning, looked like the shell of a boxer at times.Both men were shattered from the halfway point and were just swinging and slugging, never giving in.Totally unexpectedly, Eubank Sr arrived without warning at the Tottenham stadium alongside his son.And that seemed to give his eldest boy the extra lift when he needed it.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt still seemed that Eubank Jr got hurt more than Benn at times.Especially in the eighth round where he was buzzed and staggering and clinging on.Chris Eubank Sr arrives wih Jr for Conor Benn in huge show of support despite publicly criticising sonBut Jr stepped up to the plate and delivered a grandstand finish, with his legs unmovable at times. And it’s not all bad news for Benn, who showed a great chin, while going up to middleweight and 160lbs.But the good news is this fight cannot be sold on spite, venom and hatred anymore.It’s just not there.Benn looked devastated after letting the fight get away from himCredit: ReutersBoth families came together in the endCredit: AFPAll the brothers, all the sons and all the dads were sharing cuddles and hugs and talking to each other with great respect at the end. If they decide to do a rematch, it can’t be about that same supposed hatred.And it shouldn’t involve Eubank Jr having to boil down to this weight again.Read More on The SunLet them move on and get on with their careers.Both can enjoy their £8MILLION that they’ve pocketed, and stop pretending that they hate each other.Round by brutal roundCHRIS EUBANK JR secured the family bragging rights in his second generation grudge match against Conor Benn.With three unanimous 116-112 verdicts, Eubank Jr prevailed in the family feud, with his dad making a return to his corner to watch it.It lived up to the all hype – EVERY round was bloody, tasty and violent, before the more-experienced Eubank stood strong to come back into it and snatch victory.Here, SunSport’s Jack Figg gives you the ultimate breakdown of a gripping clash between the sons of two British boxing legends. Benn touchingly spoke to Eubank Sr after the bellCredit: ReutersCHRIS EUBANK JR VS CONOR BENN LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE GRUDGE MATCH More

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.Eubank Jr came through an epic battle to defeat Conor BennCredit: ReutersThe 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.Spurs’ £1billion stadium erupted when Eubank’s legendary dad returned to his side for the historic grudge bout.And Sr watched in awe as his eldest edged out a gruelling unanimous verdict.Eubank Jr said: “I knew I was capable of that. I just needed someone to bring that out of me. I’m not going to lie, I did not expect that he’d be the guy to do that. “But the fact that our fathers did what they did all those years ago, it brings out a different soul, a different spirit. That’s what we both showed here tonight.“I pushed through. There’s a lot of things that have been going on in my life that I’m not going to get into right now, but I’m happy to have (my father) back with me.”We upheld the family name like we said we were going to do. Onwards and upwards from here.”Most read in BoxingA rematch clause – already agreed before their individual £8million paydays  –  has already been agreed.But Benn, who left behind a welterweight title charge, said: “I believe I can fight at 160.”But if we don’t do the rematch, which I’d love to avenge that loss, go back down to welterweight and win the WBC world title. “Mario Barrios or the rematch with Eubank, whichever happens next I’ll be content with.” Following the fight, Eubank Jr was taken to hospital on doctors’ advice after picking up a nasty eye cut and being left with a swollen face.The super-middleweight, who only made the weight on the morning of this fight, looked like he was struggling to cling on as Benn’s power punches gained the upper hand in the latter stages of the fight.But Next Gen then dug deeper than he’d ever done before to deliver a brutal final round that will live long in the memory.No quarter was asked and none was given as Eubank Jr ran out the winner on points.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

CHRIS EUBANK JR secured the family bragging rights in his second generation grudge match against Conor Benn. With three unanimous 116-112 verdicts, Eubank Jr prevailed in the family feud with his dad making a return to his corner to watch it. Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr went to war in front of 64,000 fans in North LondonCredit: GettyBrave Eubank put in a stunning late surge to clinch victoryCredit: ReutersChris Eubank Sr made a shock appearance to back his eldest sonCHRIS EUBANK JR VS CONOR BENN LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE GRUDGE MATCHIt lived up to the all hype – EVERY round was bloody, tasty and violent, before the more-experienced Eubank stood strong to come back into it and snatch victory. Here, SunSport’s Jack Figg gives you the ultimate breakdown of a gripping clash between the sons of two British boxing legends. Round 1 The referee forces them to touch gloves before the bout starts after initially ignoring his request.Benn unsurprisingly flies out looking for the right, bobbing, weaving, jumping in with another right.ERAD MORE BOXING NEWSEubank triples up jab looking to assert his size, but Benn again flies in wildly.There’s a coming together after Benn throws a right and Eubank holds on.Double jab right just misses for Benn – the round ends having felt like it went on forever.Conor Benn came out like lightningCredit: ReutersCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRound 2Benn darts forward, ducking under a Eubank shot.Most read in BoxingBoth trade lefts then come together already  – being getting a warning by the ref.Jab from Eubank’s snaps Benn’s head back. He fires back. Right hook lands for Benn and the left just misses. Jab lands for Benn, then Eubank responds with his own and scores with a left hook. Round 3Benn just misses with a counter right as Eubank – who missed the weight by 0.05lb – looks a little lethargic. Right lands on the button for Benn and the follow left stuns Eubank in what is the first sign of danger. Eubank goads Benn and tries to rough him up and snaps his head back with a jab. There’s a coming together and both end up on the floor. Big right for Benn as Eubank looks to go to the body. Eubank fell into Benn as the pair fell into the floor in the third roundCredit: GettyRound 4Three punch combo out the gate for Eubank to the head and body, which pushes Benn back. Both swing out and miss but a huge uppercut off the jab lands for Eubank as the crowd chant his name. Benn slips and lands a left, follows up soon after with a counter right as Eubank misses with the reply.Ben was arguably 3-0 up by this stageCredit: ReutersRound 5Benn hit the floor – does a roll – but it’s ruled as a slip. Eubank looks to stop Benn’s attacks, as opposed to mounting his own. But he drives Benn back with a couple of one-twos and then sends him flying across the ring with a shrug – with his size advantage on full display. Eubank misses with a right and Benn says “what was that?”Down goes Benn, but it appears it was just a loss of balance caused by his own footwork more than anythingCredit: AFPRound 6Both trade on the inside before Benn drives Eubank back to the ropes and stick his gloves in his MOUTH. Sharp counter right lands for Benn, then Eubank replies and both twist around and lose each other. Counter right uppercut lands for Eubank as Benn flies forward. Benn lands right, Eubank responds with a jab and then evades three shots coming his way – the fight appears to be turning here. Round 7Ugly scenes as both boxers try to grab each other and punch. Eubank gets a warning – maybe his last before a point comes off. He them whips in an uppercut, which Benn takes well as the crowd gasps. An Uppercut left shakes Benn, but he fires back. Benn tries to slip but walks into some shots – clearly not defending as well as he was earlier. Eubank still lets the verbals jabs fly too and a big one-two shakes Benn. Eubank took more control by Round 7Round 8Benn comes out strong, swinging from the hip after sensing Eubank’s recent success.Both sit in the pocket and Benn holds his feet as a right hand whiskers past him. It’s like in the movies where two boxers go blow-for-blow – just this time nothing actually lands. Again both trade hooks, bobbing, weaving and throwing with each other. Eubank chases Benn across the ring desperately looking for a big shot and both land on the inside. They sit on the ropes, chest to chest, and throw what they physically can muster but it’s out of pure exhaustion. Eubank Sr was spotted giving his son’s corner adviceRound 9Benn wildy misses with a left hook. They tangle in the centre of the ring as Benn fires back with a right hand. Benn’s backs to the ropes and they left off shots, nothing finds home. He then misses with a looping hook but Eubank is CUT from a head clash. Both land shots and look staggered as Eubank takes the fight to close quarters.Eubank Jr was cut by a clash of heads in the ninth roundRound 10Both quite literally run into each other and let their hands go, turning into a brawl. Eubank forces Benn into the ropes, goes back into the centre and it’s a fight in the phonebox again. Both swing from the hip and land on the button. Benn connects on the chin and Eubank’s legs dip but he just about evades a follow up shot. Eubank somehow comes forward but walks right into a Benn right hand. Round 11Eubank lands a jab and right hook to the body, follows up with a counter uppercut, his legs are going but his upper body stays strong.The 35-year-old unleashes a barrage of shots as Benn backs up to the ropes, bullying the smaller man.Round 12They touch gloves – first glimpse of respect between them.There’s a tussle on the ropes with Eubank getting the better of it, using his size, big right hand rockets off Benn’s dome.Read More on The SunBenn is shaken back with a short shot on the inside and he looks to be in trouble but somehow he battles on.Now Benn responds with a huge right, but Eubank fires back with a left and both trade until the bell goes. The final round was the battle of the centuryCredit: Getty More

CHRIS 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.Chris Eubank Jr celebrates after his famous victoryCredit: ReutersEubank won via unanimous decisionCredit: PAAll three judges scored 116-112 in Eubank’s favourCredit: ReutersBenn looked devastated after the lossCredit: GettyEubank suffered a nasty cut above his right eye in the ninth roundCredit: GettyA gash opened up following a clash of headsCredit: GettyThe pair met after two-and-a-half years of waitingCredit: ReutersThe fight became a slugfest from the eighth round onCredit: ReutersBenn 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.Eubank was buzzed and hurt a handful of times but – willed on by the shock last-minute arrival of his dad – he showed incredible grit, heart and chin to stay upright and get his hand raised.The Eubank vs Benn family rivalry – started by fathers Nigel and Chris Sr, who were both at ringside, is now settled at 2-0 with one draw and does not need a greedy rematch.READ MORE IN BOXINGBenn and his dad made their ring walk together at 10pm to a muted welcome that seemed to fall flat but when he reached the ring he got boos and whistles.Eubank emerged to his dad’s trademark Tina Turner ‘Simply the Best’ anthem and it seemed to win the crowd over, after they also jeered his initial intro.And when he leapt over the top rope – like a chip off the old block – the north London crowd boomed for him.Before the bell, Benn practised vicious combinations from the crouched orthodox stance his dad was famous for, while Eubank Jr stood in his corner barely moving.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPunch stats    EUBANK – BENNTOTAL PUNCHES: 912 – 593PUNCHES LANDED: 367 – 215% PUNCHES LANDED: 40% – 36%EUBANK BENNPunches – Landed – % LandedRd 1 48 14 29% – 25 7 28%Rd 2 59 16 27% – 32 10 31%Rd 3 43 18 42% – 33 10 30%Rd 4 49 21 43% – 33 13 39%Rd 5 53 19 36% – 32 13 41%Rd 6 62 25 40% – 44 12 27%Rd 7 77 33 43% – 51 17 33%Rd 8 99 37 37% – 59 24 41%Rd 9 87 32 37% – 55 24 44%Rd 10 104 43 41% – 65 26 40%Rd 11 109 52 48% – 86 30 35%Rd 12 122 57 47% – 78 29 37%TOTAL 912 367 40% – 593 215 36%Source: CompuBoxRight up until the opening bell, Jr was guzzling water after a brutal weight cut the 48 hours before.Both men missed with wild early shots and then Benn scored with a left hook and right hand.Chris Eubank Sr arrives wih Jr for Conor Benn in huge show of support despite publicly criticising sonThen a double-jab-right-hand combo landed from the Ilford slugger.Eubank needed to suck down more water throughout his first break as trainer Johnathon Banks tried to give him instructions.Eubank’s first eye-catching shot was a second-round jab that was crisp and flush, a left hook also connected but Benn countered with a right hand in another tense early round.Both Brits were jabbing well by the third and Benn’s right hands were landing. Eubank had to tie up after one stinging effort and tried to trash talk the younger and fresher man.Both men collapsed on the floor with 30 seconds left but Benn had enough time to bounce up and land another right hand that was proving to be his honey punch.Eubank started the fourth with a couple of good hooks to head and body and then a textbook uppercut from the Brighton man snapped Benn’s shaved skull back and got the crowd cheering.But Benn never took a backward step and kept headhunting with rasping combinations, even when they continued swapping insults as well as punches.Referee Victor Loughlin ordered them to cut out the conversations before the fifth started.Benn hit the deck and did a backward roll but it was another slip on the heavily advertised canvas.Eubank Jr tried a one-two and Benn growled back “what’s that?” as the aggro intensified.Benn’s frenetic early pace slowed in the sixth and Eubank Jr scored with a bollo uppercut to the body before being warned for rabbit punching to the back of the head.As soon as the seventh started, the ref dived in to stop a wrestle and Eubank was able to score with a left hook. And he landed a jab-right-hook combo before holding and whispering in Benn’s ear.Benn started every round explosively and the eighth was no different but it always tapered off. And the volume of punches he missed must have sapped at his energy levels.Eubank was hurt with a chopping right hand with 30 seconds of the round left.Benn clipped him and his legs stiffened and he boxed like a drunk, stumbling forward and missing. Benn had forced an opening.Benn landed another vicious one-two in the ninth and another thudding little right and Eubank was cut around the right eye, following a clash of heads, and trying to blink the blood away.Eubank’s early finesse and poise were gone and he was hanging on by a thread of pride and freakish genetic fitness.Eubank started the 10th like a man who knew he was on a cliff edge in his career.But Benn buzzed and wobbled him again as he took control of the back end of the bout.Jr was almost finished with a minute left, he was scythed and slashed and thudded by his nemesis and there was no oxygen for trash talk any more.Eubank was a shadow of a fighter by the 11th, powerless and surviving on fumes and dangerously vulnerable.Benn kept slashing away and Eubank and his bruised cheekbone would use clinches to check the clock and see how long he had to last.Both men were exhausted by the final round and Eubank started with a ridiculously wild left hook that missed by a mile.Then they slugged it out for a moment but the quality went out the open roof along with their oxygen.Read More on The SunEubank went to the well one last time, pinned Benn on the ropes and bashed him up but both men showed their inherited hearts and chins to last it out.And when the bell went they both walked away in shattered celebrations and all the fathers and sons mixed and mingled and made amends.The pair tumbled after a coming togetherCredit: GettyNigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr embraced before the fightCredit: Getty More

CHRIS EUBANK Jr and Conor Benn have taken fans down memory lane ahead of their epic grudge match.The pair went to war at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a middleweight showdown years in the making. Chris Eubank Jr was unexpectedly joined by his dad for his walk-on against Conor BennCredit: ReutersEubank Sr linked up with Nigel Benn, his former rival in the 1990s, embracing in the ring to cheersCredit: GettyEubank Sr had called out his son for being a “disgrace” in the run-up to the fightCredit: GettyBoth Benn (pictured) and Eubank used music originally played for their dadsCredit: GettyEubank Sr. and Conor’s dad Nigel were huge rivals in the ring during the 1990s.And their sons made sure to include that boxing legacy as they walked on in front of a capacity crowd in North London.Eubank, 35, came out to his dad’s song Simply the Best by Tina Turner, before fading into Still Dre by Dr Dre.Benn also linked up with the Tottenham DJ and emerged to his dad’s walk-on song from over 30 years ago. READ MORE ON BOXINGThe 28-year-old strode out to Dangerous by Conroy Smith, facing jeers from the crowd head-on. Benn hugged his father in the ring ahead of the eagerly-awaited dust-up.Eubank Sr had earlier stunned fans after arriving at the arena unannounced.The 58-year-old had branded his son a “disgrace” in a bad-tempered build-up to the fight.Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBut he was beside Next Gen as the 35-year-old stepped out into the cool Tottenham night air. Eubank Sr even shared an embrace with Nigel, prompting huge roars from the punters. Huge row erupts before Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn as Billy Joe Saunders is BLOCKED from checking old rival’s glovesBenn Sr and Eubank Sr came to blows twice in the early 1990s, igniting one of British boxing’s biggest rivalries.Their two sons had been due to fight back in 2022.But it was KOd with just days to go after Benn tested positive for clomiphene – a banned substance known to boost testosterone.The UK Anti-Doping dropped the case against him, allowing Benn to fight on British soil again.That didn’t stop Eubank from referencing the ban during an ill-tempered build-up to the fight.CHRIS EUBANK JR VS CONOR BENN LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE GRUDGE MATCHHe smashed an egg around Benn’s face at a press conference in February. Eubank Sr branded his son a “disgrace” for his antics before the Battle of Britain bout.Read More on The SunBut speaking to Sky Sports after his arrival on Saturday, he said: “Conor, that is not fair to say I don’t like my son. “I love my son. I may not like some of his ways – as I don’t like some of your ways – but I love him. More

ANTHONY YARDE settled his Lyndon Arthur rivalry with a stinker of a fight.Yarde, 33, lost the original 2020 bout on points, contested in a silent and empty room during the Covid-19 lockdown, when Arthur, 33, put on a jab-and-move masterclass.Anthony Yarde saw off Lyndon Arthur on the Eubank vs Benn undercardCredit: GettyThe 33-year-old (left) overpowered Arthur in their trilogy showdownCredit: GettyThe Beast from the East took a unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: ReutersBut, a year later, Yarde leveled the scores when he blitzed the Manchester man inside four one-sided rounds.Nobody was demanding a rematch and nobody will be watching the replay, after three judges scored the trilogy decider: 115-113, 116-112 and 116-112.Pink-gloved Arthur stuck to his tried and tested playbook, pinging out an orthodox jab from a safe distance.Yarde ate a few of them, as he tried to get within range to land a lead left hook or massive right hand.READ MORE ON BOXINGIt was a cagey and even opener that promised to catch fire further down the line.Arthur landed a stiff jab to the Yarde gut in the second round.But the Beast from the East beat his chest in a bold act of defiance.The third round slipped by with minimal action or interest as another undercard bout threatened to go the distance with little eye-catching action.Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKYarde became more dominant in the fourth, with Arthur struggling to hold his ground and land initial jabs or quick counters.The sixth round was another sleeper, until the final moments when they met in a neutral corner and exchanged a few meaty shots.Huge row erupts before Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn as Billy Joe Saunders is BLOCKED from checking old rival’s glovesAfter a couple more dull rounds slipped by and the crowd entertained themselves, Yarde landed a couple of uppercuts in the ninth.But the tenth reverted to turgid type.Yarde slung a string of left hooks in Arthur’s direction in the dire last few moments and final bell was a gift from the boxing gods. More