Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn are set to reignite the most famous family feud in British boxing history.
Nearly two years later, with reputations bruised and pride still very much on the line, the sons of two of boxing’s most iconic rivals are ready to finally settle things in the ring.
Here is how both fighters are shaping up ahead of the biggest night of their careers.
Chris Eubank Jr. – 8/15
After the original fight with Benn fell through, Eubank Jr. found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. But to his credit, he took on Liam Smith in early 2023, suffering a shocking stoppage defeat in the fourth round – the first time in his career he’d been stopped before the final bell. Many questioned whether the weight cut for the original Benn fight had taken its toll.
But Eubank showed his character in the rematch, bouncing back with a TKO victory over Smith, reasserting his place among Britain’s top middleweight boxers and now he’s the 8/15 favourite here for a reason. At 34, he’s physically stronger, more experienced, and fighting at a more natural weight. If he can keep his composure and let his boxing do the talking, he’ll be a hard man to beat.
Conor Benn – 7/4
For Conor Benn, the past two years have been dominated by controversy. The failed drugs tests that scuppered the 2022 bout sparked a media storm and saw Benn’s reputation take a serious hit. That said, he has since returned to the ring, picking up decision wins over Rodolfo Orozco and Peter Dobson in America, although neither performance did much to silence the doubters.
Still, Benn remains undefeated, and a fighter without a single loss to his name is always going to carry confidence. He fights with aggression, fast hands, and the kind of explosive energy that can make life uncomfortable for any opponent—especially early on. But against a seasoned and defensively sound fighter like Eubank Jr., the key question is whether he can keep that tempo for 12 rounds.
At 7/4, Benn represents a tempting price for anyone backing the underdog with a point to prove. He’ll need the performance of his life to upset the odds.
The Verdict
We can expect fireworks early, with Benn likely to fly out of the traps, aiming to catch Eubank cold. If that is the case, Conor Benn To Win In Round 1-6 at enhanced price of 11/2 could be worth looking at.
But Eubank, with his jab and experience should weather the early storm and start to pick Benn off as the rounds go on.
The longer it goes, the more it suits Eubank. His stamina will be a real danger down the stretch to Benn. That’s why our verdict is Chris Eubank Jr. to win in rounds 9-12 at the enhanced price of 13/2. It’s a fight tailor-made for a late stoppage, as Eubank turns up the heat and capitalises on Benn’s defensive lapses once fatigue sets in.
