No Fathers in the Ring: Eubank Jr. vs. Benn, Fight Analysis

This Saturday, Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn finally step into the ring to settle a fight that’s been brewing for years. Strip away the surnames, the headlines, and the old family drama, and what you’re left with is the one question true boxers really care about:

Who wins the fight, based on skill, style, and substance?

Let’s break it down.

Size Matters, If You Use It Right

Eubank Jr. is the naturally bigger man. A career middleweight who’s fought as high as 168, he brings size, reach, and experience. Benn’s moving up two full weight classes from 147 to 160. On paper, that’s a mountain.

But Benn made weight with ease, well under the limit. Eubank came in slightly heavy, had to cut again, and still needs to stay under the 170-pound cap Saturday morning. That could leave him drained early.

Yes, Eubank is the bigger man. But how much that helps him comes down to what the cut really cost, and what’s left in the tank when that first bell rings.

Benn’s Shot: Pressure, Power, and Fast Starts

If Conor Benn wins, it’s because he makes the fight messy and dangerous from the start. He doesn’t want a boxing match. He wants a war. Expect a fast start, constant pressure, and attempts to crash past Eubank’s jab.

He’s got speed, he’s got power, and he goes to the body with bad intentions. If the weight cut left Eubank brittle, Benn’s left hook to the ribs could be a real problem. Once inside, he’ll let go upstairs with short, tight hooks.

Could he win a decision? Maybe. But the clearest path is an early to mid-fight stoppage. If he doesn’t dent Eubank early, it only gets harder.