Punch stats from Chris Eubank Jr's epic battle with Conor Benn

Chris Eubank Jr's unanimous decision victory over Conor Benn has been underlined by the punch statistics, which show he landed more punches in every round of their 12-round contest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

According to CompuBox data, Eubank Jr, 35, landed a total of 367 punches from 912 thrown, a connect rate of 40.2 per cent. Benn, 28, landed 215 punches from 593 thrown, connecting at 36.3 per cent.

The round-by-round figures highlight Eubank Jr's control throughout the fight, with the older man outlanding Benn in all 12 rounds. Even in the early stages, when Benn appeared the quicker and more aggressive fighter, Eubank Jr maintained the higher punch output and greater accuracy.

Eubank Jr's jab was particularly effective, landing 140 jabs from 350 attempts (40 per cent), while Benn connected with just 35 of 137 jabs thrown (25.5 per cent). In power punches, the advantage was also with Eubank Jr, who landed 227 from 562 thrown (40.4 per cent), compared to Benn's 180 from 456 (39.5 per cent).

Despite suffering a cut above his right eye in the ninth round following a clash of heads, Eubank Jr finished strongly. He landed 43, 52 and 57 punches in the final three rounds respectively, compared to Benn's 40, 30 and 29.

Reacting to the epic battle via social media, former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua declared: 'Watching this fight makes me proud to be British'.

All three judges scored the fight 116-112 in favour of Eubank Jr, with the punch stats reflecting his consistent workrate and sharper accuracy across the 36 minutes of action.

The Ring magazine's new AI-powered judge also scored the contest in Eubank Jr's favour, returning a 117-111 card that reflected his consistent success across the rounds.

The robo-judge scored the early stages closely, giving Benn the second and third rounds, but had Eubank Jr pulling away through the middle of the fight before dominating the championship rounds. 

Benn had made a fast start, using his speed and aggression to land early shots while Eubank Jr worked cautiously behind his jab. Benn appeared to have the better of the opening exchanges, showing sharp footwork and landing quick combinations as Eubank Jr tried to find his timing.

In the fourth round, Eubank Jr landed his first significant shots, including a clean uppercut that drew a reaction from the crowd. Benn continued to press forward, but Eubank Jr's jab began to have more success as the fight moved into the middle rounds. A slip by Benn in the fifth round briefly disrupted his momentum, although it appeared to be caused more by his own footwork than by a punch.

The contest became increasingly physical, with both men exchanging body shots on the inside. Eubank Jr found success with left hooks and uppercuts as Benn's work rate showed the first signs of slowing. However, Benn responded with a big right hand in the eighth round that appeared to trouble Eubank Jr, who was forced to cover up on the ropes as the two traded heavy blows.

Despite the cut above his eye, Eubank Jr fought through fatigue and the flow of blood to stay in the contest. In the final rounds, he began to control the distance more effectively, using the jab to keep Benn at bay and finding openings with uppercuts and body shots. In the 12th round, he landed a decisive left hook that rocked Benn back onto the ropes, prompting a loud response from the crowd. Both fighters threw to the final bell, closing out an exhausting contest that left both visibly spent.

Speaking after the fight, Eubank reflected on the battle and paid tribute to Benn's performance.

CHRIS EUBANK JR VS CONOR BENN: PUNCH STATS 

Total punches landed:

Eubank Jr: 367/912 (40.2%)

Benn: 215/593 (36.3%)

Jabs landed:

Eubank Jr: 140/350 (40%)

Benn: 35/137 (25.5%)

Power punches landed:

Eubank Jr: 227/562 (40.4%)

Benn: 180/456 (39.5%)

Punches landed per round:

Round 1

Eubank Jr: 14

Benn: 7

Round 2

Eubank Jr: 16

Benn: 10

Round 3

Eubank Jr: 18

Benn: 10

Round 4

Eubank Jr: 21

Benn: 13

Round 5

Eubank Jr: 24

Benn: 16

Round 6

Eubank Jr: 26

Benn: 19

Round 7

Eubank Jr: 30

Benn: 21

Round 8

Eubank Jr: 34

Benn: 26

Round 9

Eubank Jr: 40

Benn: 24

Round 10

Eubank Jr: 43

Benn: 40

Round 11

Eubank Jr: 52

Benn: 30

Round 12

Eubank Jr: 57

Benn: 29

'I knew I was capable of that. I just needed someone to bring it out of me,' Eubank Jr said. 'I did not expect Conor to be the guy to do that. I thought I would break him early. I underestimated him.' 

Eubank Jr also acknowledged the influence of his father, Chris Eubank Sr, who was in his corner after making a dramatic entrance earlier in the night.

'The fact our fathers fought years ago brought out a different spirit and I am happy to have my father with me,' Eubank Jr added.

'He needed to be here. All this is because of him.'

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It is understood there is a rematch clause in place, with a second meeting between the two likely to take place later this year.

The rivalry between the Eubank and Benn families stretches back more than 30 years.

Chris Eubank Sr famously defeated Nigel Benn in 1990 to claim the WBO middleweight title, before the pair fought to a brutal draw in their 1993 rematch at super-middleweight.

Their fierce battles defined British boxing in the early 1990s and laid the foundation for the second-generation meeting between Eubank Jr and Conor Benn.