‘This is a dog fight’: Dustin Poirier, other pros react to wild Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn fight

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Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn delivered a highly anticipated and action-packed fight over 12 rounds in London. Eubank Jr. secured the victory by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 116-112 in his favor.

The contest featured a relentless pace from start to finish, truly living up to the hype surrounding its dramatic build-up. Both fighters expended significant energy throughout the duration of the bout. Despite suffering a cut above his right eye, Eubank Jr. managed to take control and pull away in the later rounds to claim the significant win.

The lead-up to the fight itself was filled with drama, including Eubank Jr.`s widely discussed weight miss on Friday and the subsequent half-million dollar fine. He successfully made the fight-day threshold.

This exciting boxing match wasn`t just confined to the world of boxing fans; it also intensely captured the attention of many in the mixed martial arts community, sparking numerous reactions from various professional fighters.

Nathan Kirkwood
Nathan Kirkwood

Nathan Kirkwood, based in Leeds, has established himself as a respected voice in British sports media over the past decade. Initially covering amateur MMA events, he's evolved into a versatile analyst focusing on combat sports and NBA basketball.

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