There is a lot on the line in the big Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch but the family story line is there again, big time, here’s why.
Eubank Jr won the last fight earlier this year but both boxers’ fathers shared a legendary rivalry back in the 80s and 90s at world title level.
They are fighting for the family name to see who really is the better fighters, the Eubanks or the Benns.
The Family Legacy Pressure Crushing Conor Benn Before His Big Rematch
Here’s a look at why their might be a bit of pressure this weekend on Conor Benn not only to put the record straight from the loss earlier this year:
- Revives (once again) the 1990s Benn-Eubank Sr. feud — first fight drew 12M viewers — Conor pressured to match intensity sans 1993 draw.
- Post-April 2025 loss to Eubank Jr — Conor eyes rematch as legacy avenger, ditching “Nigel Benn’s son” tag.
- Nigel warned Conor to pull out days before fight in fight one — citing boxing risks and his own regrets — there is pressure coming from the father directly.
- Channels the father’s 1990s fire but feels legacy pressure.
- Benn Jr has conceded 100% pressure to honor Benn name amid presser chaos defending Nigel from threats.
- At 29 trails dad’s two-division belts and 22 KOs — loss amps doubts on matching “Dark Destroyer” grit.
Let’s see how they get on this weekend.
It is a great fight and at the end of the day both styles gel well in the ring.
That is what counts.
The fathers cannot fight for them.
Roll on round one.
Here is a look at the fight time in all major cities worldwide this weekend for Benn vs Eubank 2.
