Pros react to ‘amazing’ Eubank Jr. vs. Benn instant classic in London - ‘What a fight!’

Adam Guillen has been writing (and translating) for MMAmania.com since 2011, covering the latest UFC, Bellator, PFL and other mixed martial arts (MMA) news and latest happenings throughout the combat sports world.

Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn put on a show earlier today (Sat., April 26, 2025) inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, providing fight fans with an instant classic after 12 rounds of back-and-forth action (highlights).

In the end, Eubank Jr. was able to walk away with a unanimous decision win over “The Destroyer,” as all three judges gave it to the the current IBO middleweight champion 116-112, which was the topic of debate (see the scores here).

What wasn’t up for argument was just how great the fight was, as pros from across the globe chimed in on social media to give the warriors their props for putting one one of the best fights of 2025.

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Benn — who is the current WBA Continental (Europe) welterweight champion, moved up two weight classes to face Eubank Jr., who is the current IBO Middleweight champion of the world. While he came up short and suffered the first loss of his pro career, he gained the respect of his bitter rival.

Prior to the fight, Eubank Jr. surprised everyone after he arrived with his father, Chris Eubank Sr., to the stadium after the two had a falling out. Once inside the ring, Eubank Sr. shared a moment with Nigel Benn, Connor’s father. The two former rivals also sat ringside to watch their sons do work.

For complete results and highlights from Eubank Jr. vs. Benn click here