Conor Benn walked into the ring looking like a man with a point to prove — and walked out having put on the best performance of his career. From the opening bell, he bossed every exchange, every rhythm, every moment. Chris Eubank Jr, meanwhile, looked like a fighter whose body simply wouldn’t respond. Off-balance, hesitant, and flat… it was hard to watch at times.
And now that the dust has settled, the big question remains: did this rematch redeem the rivalry — or did it ruin it?
(If you missed the build-up, here’s the full CMBoxing preview: Eubank–Benn 2: Storylines That Mattered. And if you want the wider context, read: The Nightmare Scenario: What If Conor Benn Wins?.)
Benn Was Levels Above — Simple as That
Let’s not dance around it: Conor Benn put on a boxing masterclass. This wasn’t reckless pressure or wild flurries. This was disciplined, controlled, clinical work across all 12 rounds.
He out-jabbed Eubank.
He out-manoeuvred him.
He out-fought him.
He out-thought him.
The judges somehow handed in a bizarre 116–112 card, but the reality? Benn won every round on any sane scorecard. He looked sharper than he has since his breakout war at York Hall years ago — the night he got off the canvas and proved he had grit to match the hype.
This was a complete, serious performance. No drama. No chaos. No excuses.
Eubank Jr Looked… Done
This is where it gets uncomfortable.
At 36, with twins on the way and a successful career outside the ring, Chris Eubank Jr looked like a man fighting out of obligation, not ambition. His legs were unstable. His reactions were delayed. His engine — normally his biggest weapon — wasn’t there.
It didn’t feel tactical.
It didn’t feel mental.
It felt physical.
Father time waits for nobody, and Eubank looked like it had finally caught him.
He refused to commit to retirement afterwards, but let’s be brutally honest: any return might do more harm than good. And yes, it wouldn’t shock me if he tries to come back for “one last win” so he doesn’t end his career on a loss — but that might be a mistake he doesn’t need to make.
Where Does Eubank Go Now?
Honestly? Probably home.
And there’s no shame in that.
He’s had a long, successful career. He’s headlined arenas, he’s made millions, he’s carved out a unique legacy on his own terms. Walking away after a lopsided loss is never ideal — but staying too long is worse.
This felt like the end.
And maybe it should be.
Final Thoughts
The rematch didn’t redeem the rivalry — but it didn’t ruin it either. It simply ended it.
Benn closed the chapter with clarity.
Eubank reached the final page of his career.
British boxing, meanwhile, needs to stop digging up old storylines and start building new ones.
And maybe, just maybe, this result forces promoters to look forward instead of backward.
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