Conor Benn secured a convincing unanimous decision over Chris Eubank Jr at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, prompting widespread reaction and speculation about Eubank’s future. The 36-year-old, who had won their first meeting seven months earlier, was unable to mount a sustained challenge as all three judges scored the rematch clearly in Benn’s favor.
Former world champions Carl Frampton and Barry Jones suggested the result could mark the end of Eubank’s career. Speaking to DAZN, Frampton praised Benn’s performance but said this might be the right moment for Eubank to consider stepping away. Jones pointed to Eubank’s flatness and lack of urgency from the opening bell, attributing it more to accumulated wear and tear than any single factor.
Lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson commented that Eubank appeared “weight drained,” a view tied to the fight’s rehydration clause that limited Eubank to adding no more than 10 pounds after the weigh-in. Oscar De La Hoya pushed back, posting on X that the weight restriction severely disadvantaged Eubank and left him with little chance.
Coach and ex-fighter Paul Smith felt the match represented a step too far for Eubank at this stage but paid tribute to his career and the way many fans who had been critical eventually warmed to him, much like they did his father. WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew acknowledged Benn’s dominance while stopping short of calling for an immediate retirement; he noted that Benn used speed and size to control the fight, outjabbing and outworking Eubank, who never quite found his timing.
Frampton also highlighted Benn’s improved composure compared with their first encounter, saying the challenger managed his energy more efficiently and didn’t waste shots. Amid the debate over Eubank’s future, rapper 50 Cent—who had accompanied Eubank to the ring—called for a trilogy, urging the pair to settle matters with another fight.