Why Benn could have edge as families' rivalry reignites

In the end, none of the old issues were sorted, and the two sons were still swinging wildly at the final bell.

- STEVE BUNCE

On Saturday, back at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in front of tens of thousands more fanatics, the Eubank and Benn clans will clash again in a boxing ring. It is one of sport's most extraordinary rivalries; it started last century, and there is no end in sight.

In April, Conor, son of Nigel, and Chris Jr fought each other to a bloody standstill over 12 dramatic, draining and damaging rounds. They could barely stand at the end, both exhausted, bruised, and hurt. The decision was not in doubt, and Eubank Jr had help to raise his dead arms above his head. All three of the ringside officials declared him the winner by eight rounds to four.

The final nod only tells part of the ancient story.

The inevitable rematch was mentioned for September, but Eubank Jr needed more time. He has since released pictures of his swollen and deformed face in the days after the first fight, when he stayed in hospital because of dehydration. It really was a savage fight - reminiscent of the first and utterly compelling clash between their dads back in 1990.