Chris Eubank Jr. Claims Unanimous Decision Win Over Conor Benn

Round 1: Eubank quickly established his jab, making use of his clear size advantage. Benn tried to clinch but was caught by a short right during the break. Eubank`s jab proved effective, although Benn landed one himself, needing more offensive variety. Eubank comfortably scored from the outside. Benn connected with a good step-in left and a right hook. After a reset, Eubank`s jab continued to land consistently. Benn scored with a lunging left, countered by Eubank`s quick left hook. Benn also landed a solid right. A competitive start, with Eubank slightly ahead.

Round 2: Benn came out aggressively with his jab. Benn absorbed a jab but got inside with a right hand. The referee had to intervene to break up excessive clinching and headlocks. They exchanged jabs. Eubank doubled and tripled his jab to assert control, tapping Benn`s chin. Benn varied his footwork and movement to disrupt Eubank`s rhythm. Benn landed a left hook. Eubank targeted the body with a jab before returning high. His jabs kept Benn at bay. Benn threw powerful punches, but they were often wide. A close round.

Round 3: Eubank continued to rely on his effective jab. Benn became more adventurous, initiating exchanges, though still finding it difficult to land clean shots. Benn landed a left hook directly on target, which appeared to momentarily trouble Eubank, although he recovered. This was arguably the best punch of the fight thus far. Eubank attempted to bully Benn against the ropes, but Benn pushed him back. They traded jabs. Benn landed a glancing right to the side of Eubank`s head. A clinch led to an awkward fall to the canvas. Benn set up and landed another good right hand.

Round 4: Eubank displayed good defense early in the round. Benn continued to dart in and out, seeking opportunities. Eubank landed a significant three-punch combination. Benn connected with a left hook. Eubank landed a loud body shot. Eubank followed a jab with a left hook, starting to gain momentum. Both fighters landed jabs. Benn landed a body shot. Eubank walked into a clean right hand. Eubank landed a left hook, with Benn seemingly inviting him to trade.

Round 5: Eubank landed a jab and ducked, bumping Benn and causing him to stumble, but it was not a knockdown. Eubank landed a right hand, and Benn countered with a left. Quick clinches prevented either fighter from taking complete control. Eubank began landing shots to the body. A good jab from Eubank kept Benn wary of counters. Eubank landed a 1-2 combination. Benn launched and landed a left hook. Eubank responded with a right. Benn mixed in a body shot. Eubank closed the round with a jab combination.

Round 6: Benn threw caution aside, landing his left hand a couple of times before Eubank landed a short right as they tied up. Benn pushed Eubank`s face, drawing a warning from the referee. Eubank landed sharp punches while making Benn miss. Eubank landed a short left as Benn`s punches found air, highlighting the size difference. Eubank landed a good left hook; though less active, his accuracy was apparent. A stiff jab from Eubank slowed Benn, who continued to absorb jabs. The referee warned Eubank about punches to the back of the head as the round concluded.

Round 7: As the second half began, Benn predictably sought to increase the pace. Eubank tied him up while throwing punches, receiving another warning for shots to the back of the head. After they reset, Eubank landed a hard uppercut, but Benn`s chin held firm. A subsequent left landed cleanly, snapping Benn`s head back. It seemed difficult for Benn to withstand such shots consistently. Eubank landed a hard jab. Eubank kept punches in Benn`s face, limiting offense from the previously undefeated fighter in this round. Eubank blasted him with a right. Benn responded with a flurry, showing he wasn`t out of the fight. He put Eubank on the defensive, though not with technical precision. Eubank returned to his jab.

Round 8: Benn began throwing 1-2 combinations with abandon, while Eubank remained composed, sticking to his jab. Few of Benn`s power shots seemed to land cleanly. Benn landed a sharp right hand. Eubank uncharacteristically pursued Benn, allowing Benn to land counters. They traded punches. Eubank hunted, perhaps sensing a potential finish, mixing shots to the head and body. Benn showed little head movement, allowing Eubank to land freely. Benn became somewhat desperate with his power shots but managed to get a right hand through. Benn landed a right uppercut and another right at close range. The fight devolved into a brutal exchange.

Round 9: Eubank had to be cautious, as Benn landed two clean punches as Eubank advanced. Another 1-2 from Benn landed. Eubank landed a left hook. Benn landed a strong shot to the body. Eubank leaned on Benn, turning the fight into a dirty boxing contest. The referee allowed them to work closely before separating them. Benn targeted the body. Eubank landed a right hand. Benn responded with a left. Eubank unleashed his hands in the phone booth-like distance. They traded, and Eubank got the better of the exchange with a right hand to the midsection. Jabs landed for both fighters.

Round 10: Much of Eubank`s corner time was spent addressing a cut over his right eye. They immediately resumed action with Eubank pressing Benn with punches at close range. Benn aimed body shots to push Eubank back, but Eubank effectively smothered him. Benn landed a body shot attempting to create space. Eubank clipped him with a looping right and landed another body shot. Benn landed more body shots, followed by a hard right to Eubank`s chin. Eubank mixed in short body punches while pressuring Benn. Eubank missed a combination and was countered. He attempted to finish the round strongly with a flurry against the ropes, but Benn maintained tight defense.

Round 11: A good 1-2 landed for Eubank to start the penultimate round. Benn targeted the body as Eubank advanced. Both men landed big punches, but their diminishing gas tanks made follow-ups difficult. Eubank landed a beautiful counter right and two jabs backing Benn up. Eubank landed another right hand. They exchanged body shots in close. A flurry from Eubank suggested he was running away with the round. Eubank wasn`t throwing with maximum power but overwhelmed Benn against the ropes. They traded combinations in a near “my turn, your turn” sequence, making for exciting action.

Round 12: Eubank immediately returned to pressure, denying Benn any opportunity for a comeback. He threw punches in bunches as Benn attempted head movement. Eubank stalled slightly by hooking Benn`s arm in the clinch. With ninety seconds left, Benn wanted to throw, but Eubank swarmed him. A left hand cracked Benn, who appeared exhausted. Eubank also slowed but continued throwing punches. Both fighters left everything in the ring. Eubank landed a right hand. With thirty seconds remaining, neither fighter seemed to have much left. Benn landed a good body shot, Eubank lunged with a left; neither wanted the fight to end! But the final bell mercifully sounded.