Just hours after a brutal and captivating 12-round battle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Chris Eubank Jr. is reported to be “doing well” despite an overnight stay in hospital.
Promoter Ben Shalom of Boxxer swiftly quashed rumours of a broken jaw, assuring fans that Eubank’s hospitalisation was merely a standard precautionary measure following the intense middleweight clash against Conor Benn.
The unanimous decision victory (116-112 by all three judges) capped off a night steeped in boxing legacy, with both fighters displaying fierce aggression in a bout that thankfully avoided any serious injuries.
Shalom emphasised the seriousness with which such post-fight protocols are taken, referencing past incidents in the sport involving both Eubank Jr.’s previous opponent, Nick Blackwell, and his father’s former rival, Michael Watson.
The unexpected appearance of Chris Eubank Sr. at ringside, after years of reported estrangement and initial criticism of the fight, added another layer of intrigue to the historic event. With their fathers, both legends in their own right, watching on, Eubank Jr. and Benn delivered a memorable spectacle. Shalom hailed it as “the biggest legacy fight of all time,” a sentiment echoed by many who witnessed the hard-fought contest.
The fight itself, contested at the middleweight limit with Eubank Jr. narrowly making weight, lived up to its billing. While neither fighter landed a decisive knockout blow, the relentless pace and unwavering commitment from both sides kept fans on the edge of their seats. (BBC)