CONOR ZEN

Benn vows to control emotions after bid to 'hammer' Eubank Jr first time

- MARTIN DOMIN

CONOR BENN has warned Chris Eubank Jr his red mist from their first blockbuster bout has been replaced with a zen-like cool for tomorrow night's sequel.

A bitter Benn fought on raw emotion almost seven months ago when he lost their long-awaited grudge match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

He failed to keep his raging temper in check as he sought to bring a violent end to their near three-year feud.

Benn's seek-and-destroy mentality convinced him he could obliterate Eubank Jr and send his rival into retirement.

But his expensive battle to clear his name after two failed drug tests had consumed him with such hatred, he now questions whether he was ready to fight at all.