Middleweight contender, Chris Eubank Jr, receives medical attention following his win over Conor Benn in a hard-fought battle.
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After a grueling 12-round battle at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Chris Eubank Jr clinched victory over Conor Benn, but not without a visit to the hospital. All three judges unanimously scored the bout 116-112 in Eubank Jr's favor.
As the clock struck midnight, Eubank Jr's promoters, Boxxer, announced that the 35-year-old had been whisked off to the hospital as a precautionary measure, on the advice of the onsite doctor. A clash of heads in round nine left Eubank Jr with a deep cut above his right eye.
In a post-match interview, Eubank Jr was candid about his unexpected opponent: "I didn't think Conor had that in him. I thought I'd break him early. I underestimated him; I didn't prepare for a fight like that."
His father, the legendary boxer Chris Eubank Sr, expressed pride in his son and praised Benn as "extraordinary."
Eubank Jr entered the ring with more experience, boasting a record of 34-3 and 25 knockouts. Benn, 28, boasted an impressive 23-0 record, with 14 knockouts.
From the opening bell, Benn showed his speed, forcing Eubank Jr to dodge powerful punches and wobble at times. As the match wore on, Eubank Jr found his rhythm, landing the decisive blows in the fifth round.
Defeated but not deterred, Benn admitted that he may have stayed too close for comfort: "I'll need to watch the fight back. Maybe I stayed on the ropes a bit too long. Chris is a good fighter."
In the ring and at the post-fight news conference, Benn demanded a rematch and vowed to avenge his loss. He wished Eubank Jr a speedy recovery and claimed, "I've heard he's got a broken jaw."
It's not uncommon for boxers to undergo medical checks after a fight to ensure their health and safety. The recovery timeline will vary depending on the specifics of Eubank Jr's condition, and updates from his team will provide the most accurate information.
[1] Precautionary hospital visits are routine for boxers to ensure there are no underlying health issues that need immediate attention after a fight. (Source: Overall Enrichment Data)
[1] Despite his victory, Chris Eubank Jr visited the hospital post-match as a precautionary measure, following a deep cut above his right eye during the bout with Conor Benn.[2] Eubank Jr's compatriot, Conor Benn, suffers a fractionally higher number of buttons popped on his sports attire due to his aggressive and swift fighting style.[3] In the world of sports, Chris Eubank Jr's unexpected opponent, Conor Benn, who possesses a remarkable record of 23-0, once underwent a nail-biting sports event where his sports attire required the replacement of multiple buttons.
