For more than three decades, the Benn and Eubank families have been entwined in one of British boxing’s most storied rivalries. On November 16, 2025, at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Conor Benn finally delivered the long-awaited family victory, dominating Chris Eubank Jr. in a rematch that was as one-sided as it was historic. In front of a roaring crowd of approximately 65,000, Benn not only avenged his own defeat from April but also secured the first Benn victory in the saga that began with their fathers’ epic clashes in the 1990s.
The stakes could hardly have been higher. Seven months earlier, Eubank Jr. had edged out Benn in a ferocious Fight of the Year contender, extending the Eubank family’s lead to 2-0-1 in this generational feud. That night, Benn admitted he was too wild with his punches, lamenting a missed opportunity to bring glory to his family. But on this chilly November evening, the script flipped dramatically. Benn, now 24-1 (14 KOs), entered the ring with a steely focus and a refined game plan, determined to rewrite history.
From the opening bell, Benn set the tone with a sharp jab and blistering one-two combinations that kept Eubank Jr. on the back foot. Eubank, whose record now stands at 35-4 (25 KOs), looked a shell of the fighter who had triumphed just months before. As the rounds ticked by, it became clear that this was a different Conor Benn—one who had learned from past mistakes and was unwilling to let the moment slip away.
“Everyone saying I can’t box, put that in your pipe and smoke it,” Benn declared in the ring, his voice brimming with vindication. “It’s been some journey and this is the end of the Benn-Eubank saga. Done, finished, it’s over. I know Chris has twins coming and I’ve got my boy, but this ends here. This wouldn’t have been what it was without Chris and our dads most of all. This is generational, this has never been done before in history. Credit to Chris, man. That’s all I’ve got to say. Thank you for sharing the ring with me.”
Benn’s performance was clinical and composed—his best yet. He controlled the tempo, darting in and out of range, landing heavy blows while evading Eubank’s counters. By the seventh round, sensing his rival’s fatigue, Benn ramped up the pressure, launching a barrage of body shots that further sapped Eubank’s energy. The Brighton-based fighter, once again forced to cut down to the 160 lbs middleweight limit, appeared drained and listless—a fact not lost on the boxing world. Three-weight world champion Shakur Stevenson remarked on social media, “He’s a zombie in there right now,” while legend Oscar De La Hoya bluntly stated, “Eubank never had a chance due [to] weight drain.”
Despite his struggles, Eubank Jr. showed grit, surviving until the final round. But Benn was relentless, dropping Eubank twice in the twelfth with a huge left hand followed by a slick combination, and then again with a right hand in the closing seconds. The crowd erupted as Eubank hit the canvas, and Benn leapt onto the ropes, soaking in the moment that had eluded his family for 35 years.
The judges’ scorecards reflected the dominance: 119-107, 118-108, and 116-110, all in favor of Benn. Even the most generous card for Eubank, by John Latham, had the fight level after eight rounds, but the final stretch belonged entirely to Benn. The victory was not only comprehensive but cathartic—a long overdue answer to the heartbreaks of the past.
After the fight, Eubank Jr. was candid about his struggles. “I’ve been through hell and back to make it here today,” he admitted at the post-fight press conference. “I genuinely thought that regardless of the issues that I’ve been dealing with, I would be able to go in there and win, use my boxing skills, use what you guys saw in that first fight to beat Conor Benn. From that first round, I realised that I was mistaken, but it’s okay, I’m a fighter, this is what I do. I tried my best. Conor Benn put on a hell of a fight. He had a great performance. He did everything that was asked of him, and I congratulate him for his performance.”
Pressed on what he meant by ‘going through hell and back,’ Eubank chose not to elaborate, instead redirecting praise to his rival. “No, this is not about me. This night’s about Conor. He did what he needed to do to win. He fought a great fight, and I’m not here to talk about me. He is a tough man. He’s a great fighter, and I respect him.”
The emotional weight of the occasion was not lost on the fathers, either. Nigel Benn, who watched his son finally deliver redemption, didn’t hold back his feelings toward Chris Eubank Sr., reigniting the old tensions in a fiery post-fight rant. “He is dancing because he loves the limelight. He doesn’t care about his son, he just loves the limelight,” Nigel fumed, making it clear that, for him, the feud was as personal as ever. But for Conor, the chapter is closed.
As for what comes next, Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn and trainer Tony Sims have ruled out a trilogy with Eubank Jr., with both signaling a move back to welterweight for ‘The Destroyer.’ Sims stated, “We want to see him back at 147lbs and challenging for a world title. Obviously the Barrios fight is appealing. He has the WBC title and wants to emulate his father Nigel by winning it, that is the one we want to win.”
The undercard on this blockbuster night featured knockout wins for Jack Catterall, Adam Azim, and Richard Riakporhe, adding to the electric atmosphere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. But it was the main event that captured the imagination of fans, closing a generational saga in unforgettable fashion.
With the Benn-Eubank rivalry finally settled in the ring, Conor Benn stands as the man who brought closure—and glory—to his family name. Where he goes from here is a tantalizing prospect, but for now, the spotlight is his alone.
