Chris Eubank Jr: profile, record and next fight against Conor Benn

Chris Eubank Jr will be voluntarily stepping firmly back into his father’s shadow when he takes on Conor Benn in April.

Eubank Sr, with his larger-than-life personality, was a huge presence in his son’s early career. The former middleweight world champion took part in interviews, watched from the corner and ringside, but in recent years their relationship appears to have soured and Eubank Jr has been very much his own man.

Now he faces the son of his father’s biggest boxing rival and that all comes back into focus, although whether or not Eubank Sr will be back in his corner remains to be seen.

Eubank Jr is the more experienced of the two fighters and is facing an opponent stepping up in weight, but will he be able to make those advantages count?

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Who is Chris Eubank Jr? Career beginnings and family background

Chris Eubank Jr is the son of former middleweight world champion Chris Eubank Sr. His father played a significant role early in his career, often joining interviews and appearing ringside.

However, Eubank Jr has since stepped out of that shadow and carved out his own path in the sport. Whether Sr will appear in the corner for the Benn fight is currently unknown.

Chris Eubank Jr fight record and notable opponents

Eubank Jr began his professional career in 2011 and compiled an 18-0 record before his first loss against Billy Joe Saunders in a British, Commonwealth and European title fight.

He responded with an eight-fight winning streak that included victories over Arthur Abraham and Avni Yildirim, during which time he won the IBO super middleweight title.

He lost again to George Groves in 2018 but bounced back with a win over James DeGale in 2019. He later beat Liam Smith in a rematch, avenging an earlier defeat, and stopped Kamil Szeremeta in his most recent bout.

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Eubank Jr’s recent form and comeback fights

After the planned 2022 bout with Benn was postponed, Eubank Jr returned to face Liam Smith in early 2023 but suffered a shock stoppage defeat – the first of his career.

Later that year, he avenged the loss with a tenth-round TKO victory over Smith and continued his momentum by stopping Kamil Szeremeta on the undercard of the first Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol fight.

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: a fight with legacy on the line

The upcoming clash with Conor Benn revives a historic rivalry between two British boxing families. Their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, fought two iconic bouts in the 1990s.

Now, their sons will step into the ring to write the next chapter. It is a major moment for both men, but arguably more important for Eubank Jr, who risks his reputation against a less experienced opponent moving up in weight.

Chris Eubank Jr: strengths, weaknesses and fighting style

Strengths:

Extensive experience at middleweight and super middleweight.

Strong chin and proven recovery powers.

Impressive power: 23 of 34 wins by knockout.

Weaknesses:

Can be vulnerable to pressure fighters.

Has suffered lapses in concentration during key moments.

Style: 

Eubank Jr is a front-foot fighter with a high work rate, powerful combinations, and an underrated boxing IQ. He often applies educated pressure and looks to overwhelm opponents with volume and aggression.

Eubank Jr vs Benn betting odds?

Eubank Jr is the bookmakers' favourite due to his size, experience, and knockout power. 

Here are Paddy Power's latest odds for Eubank Jr vs Benn:

Odds correct at time of publication

What happens if Chris Eubank Jr loses to Conor Benn?

A loss to Conor Benn could be damaging for Eubank Jr. As the naturally bigger, more experienced fighter, he enters the bout as a clear favourite.

Defeat against a welterweight stepping up in weight would derail his hopes of future world title fights against names like Canelo Alvarez or Gennady Golovkin.

Given his age (35) and the high-profile nature of this bout, the stakes could not be higher.

Chris Eubank Jr FAQs

How old is Chris Eubank Jr? 

Chris Eubank Jr is 35 years old.

What is Chris Eubank Jr’s boxing record? 

His record stands at 34 wins (23 by KO) and three defeats.

Who trains Chris Eubank Jr? 

Eubank Jr is trained by Johnathon Banks.

Has Chris Eubank Jr ever been stopped? 

Yes, he was stopped by Liam Smith in January 2023 but won the rematch later that year.

What weight class does Chris Eubank Jr fight at? 

He has fought at middleweight and super middleweight. The Conor Benn fight is set at a catchweight of 160 lbs.

Read more on Eubank Jr vs Benn here:

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: date, time, latest betting odds and how to watch 

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: tale of the tape and betting odds 

Conor Benn: record, next fight and Eubank Jr rivalry explained 

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