Ecstatic Benn finally gets one over the Eubank family

After 35 minutes of their much-hyped rematch, Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr finally delivered the drama that coloured all 36 minutes of their enthralling initial clash.

- ALEX PATTLE

With barely 60 seconds to go on this cold November night in Tottenham, Benn put down Eubank Jr, who was driven to the canvas a second time before all was said and done. Still, in one of many examples of staggering heart in this unique duo of duels, Eubank Jr rose to his feet both times, making it to the final bell.

That metallic clang was only ever going to herald one result: a clear decision victory for Benn, and more importantly for the 29-year-old, revenge and redemption. He has “revenge” tattooed on his right arm and “redemption” inked on his left, and it was the right that was raised at the end - briefly, before he was hoisted aloft by his proud father.

More than 30 years after Nigel Benn failed to overcome Chris Eubank Sr in two seismic contests for British boxing, in a bitter rivalry of their own, Conor finally claimed a win for his family in a feud spanning two generations.

Benn was always a step behind Eubank Jr in April’s clash at this same venue, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but he was still able to make it a thrilling encounter on that evening - an instant classic. As is often the case, though, the sequel did not deliver the same quality as the first episode.