Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: tale of the tape and betting odds
How the fighters shape up for this week's big event in London
Nearly 35 years after Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn first faced off, their sons — Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn — will reignite the family rivalry on April 26 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Eubank Jr had just had his first birthday when his father fought Benn for the first time, while Conor Benn wasn’t born until after the first chapter of this rivalry had concluded.
The first fight between Eubank and Benn has become the stuff of legend. Both men were seriously hurt, and Eubank was knocked down in the ninth before recovering and claiming a TKO win as the round was coming to an end.
The second fight in 1993 wasn’t quite the same spectacle and ended in a draw. There were calls for a trilogy to be completed, but it wasn’t to be.
Eubank Jr and Benn were supposed to meet in October 2022, but the fight was postponed after Benn tested positive for a banned substance.
After a heated build-up, the younger pair will finally meet on April 26 at a catchweight of 160lbs. Billed as Born Rivals, this contest has a lot of hype to live up to.
Eubank Jr vs Benn: Who is the favourite?
Chris Eubank Jr is the more experienced fighter and a natural middleweight, whereas Conor Benn is making the step up from welterweight. Benn is the clear underdog, but can he pull off an upset? Here are Sky Bet's latest odds:
| Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
| Eubank Jr to win | 8-13 with Sky Bet |
| Eubank Jr by KO | 6-4 with Sky Bet |
| Eubank Jr by decision | 11-4 with Sky Bet |
| Benn to win | 11-8 with Sky Bet |
| Benn by KO | 2-1 with Sky Bet |
| Benn by decision | 5-1 with Sky Bet |
| Draw | 16-1 with Sky Bet |
Odds correct at time of publication
Eubank Jr vs Benn: tale of the tape
| Stats | Eubank Jr | Benn |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 35 | 28 |
| Nickname | Next Gen | The Destroyer |
| Height | 5ft 11in | 5ft 8in |
| Reach | 72.5in | 68in |
| Trainer | Johnathon Banks | Tony Sims |
| Record | 34-3 (25 KOs) | 23-0 (14 KOs) |
| Last fight | Won (TKO) vs Kamil Szeremeta (October 2024) | Won (UD) vs Peter Dobson (February 2024) |
Chris Eubank Jr stats and facts
Like his father, Chris Eubank Jr has spent his career campaigning at middleweight and super-middleweight after making his debut in 2011.
Eubank Jr put together an 18-0 record before suffering his first defeat, losing out on a split decision to Billy Joe Saunders in a British, Commonwealth and European title fight.
He responded to that setback with an eight-fight winning run and claimed the IBO super middleweight world title before suffering a second defeat to George Groves via unanimous decision.
After the planned 2022 fight with Benn was postponed, Eubank Jr returned to the ring against Liam Smith and was stopped for the first time of his career in the fourth round in January 2023. He avenged that loss with a 10th-round TKO later the same year and was last seen stopping Kamil Szeremeta in October.
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Conor Benn stats and facts
Conor Benn has spent his career at welterweight and super-welterweight and he’s making a jump up in weight to face Eubank Jr.
The 28-year-old was enjoying a rapid rise before being suspended after his positive test, and has fought only twice since.
Benn has never challenged for a world title but can boast an unbeaten record with 23 wins and 14 stoppages.
The Destroyer does not have the same level of experience as Eubank Jr but he has a few notable names on his record, having beaten Samuel Vargas, Chris Algieri and Chris van Heerden inside the distance.
Read more on Eubank Jr vs Benn:
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: date, latest betting odds and how to watch
Chris Eubank Jr: profile, record and next fight against Conor Benn
Conor Benn: record, next fight and Eubank Jr rivalry explained
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