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Chris Eubank Jr. Hospitalized After Victory Over Conor Benn
Following his triumph over Conor Benn, middleweight fighter Chris Eubank Jr. was transported to a medical facility as a safety measure. The intense 12-round boxing match concluded with Eubank Jr. securing a unanimous decision victory, with all three judges scoring the bout 116-112 in the 35-year-old’s favour at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Precautionary Measures Taken After Grueling Fight
The British Boxing Board of Control’s ringside physician advised the renowned middleweight to undergo a medical evaluation, leading to his departure from the stadium by ambulance. Such protocols are standard practice for boxers who endure demanding, extended contests, ensuring their well-being. Notably, Eubank Jr. sustained a cut above his right eye due to an accidental headbutt and appeared visibly fatigued near the fight’s end, having successfully made the 11st 6lb middleweight limit.
Eubank Jr.’s Post-Fight Reflections
In his post-fight interview, Eubank Jr. expressed gratitude, stating: “First of all, thank the one above. I knew I was capable of that. I just needed someone to bring that out of me. I’m not going to lie, I didn’t expect he’d be the guy to do that. The fact our fathers did what they did all those years ago, it brings out a different soul, a different spirit into you.”
“That’s what we both showed here tonight. I pushed through. There’s a lot of things that have been going on in my life that I’m not going to get into right now. I’m happy to have this man back with me. We’ve upheld the family name like we said we were going to do. Onwards and upwards.”
Eubank Sr.’s Surprise Appearance
Eubank Sr. attended the fight, a reversal from his prior requests for its cancellation and his description of his son as a “disgrace” for an incident involving Benn at a press conference. The 58-year-old’s unexpected presence alongside his son prompted him to declare in the ring, “I was always going to be here.”
Chris Jr. on His Father’s Presence
Reflecting on his father’s attendance, Chris Jr. remarked: “It was a big lift. It was one of those things that was special. It was special. He needed to be here. All of this was because of what he did. And we did it again baby.”
Eubank Jr.’s Assessment of Benn
Regarding his opponent, Eubank Jr. conceded: “Everything surprised me. I didn’t know he had what he had in him. I really didn’t. I thought I’d break him early. I underestimated him. I didn’t train for a fight like that. I didn’t know he had that in him. He’s never shown that but then again he’s never had to show it. He had to show it tonight. So did I.”
Conor Benn’s Reaction to the Loss
The defeated Benn offered his perspective: “Maybe fourteen months out of the ring played a factor. That’d be the only thing – inactivity. Apart from that, I felt like it was a close fight. I’m not going to go, ‘Yeah I think I won it.’ and all that, I’ve got to watch it back. I know it was close.”
“I stayed on the ropes maybe a bit too long. He worked harder towards the end. But I’ll have to watch it back. But I enjoyed it and a massive thank you to all my supporters who came out. Some homecoming. We always knew Chris is a good fighter. All the fighting talk is fighting talk.”
“He’s a good fighter. I believe I can fight at 160lbs. If we don’t do the rematch, which I’d love to avenge that loss, I’ll drop down to welterweight and win the WBC world title. It’s either Mario Barrios or the rematch with Eubank. Whichever happens next I’ll be content with.”