All eyes are on Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn get ready to reignite one of British boxing’s most dramatic rivalries.
The evening has unfolded with the usual chaos, celebrity arrivals, and more than a little mischief—everything you’d expect from a card built on bad blood and unfinished business.
How Benn Spent Eubank Jr’s Famous Fine
Fans still remember the last time these two met, and especially the massive £375,000 fine Eubank Jr paid after missing weight.
Benn certainly does—because he’s now revealed what he spent it on: a shiny Rolls Royce.
Apparently he’s not shy about enjoying the spoils.
Celebrity Roll Call: North London Turns Hollywood
The crowd has been filling in, and the camera flashes have been nonstop.
Jason Statham is in the building. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley too. Thierry Henry has taken a seat.
And then the big one—Pierce Brosnan strolls through like he’s walked straight off a film set.
The boxing may be the main event, but the guest list is a show of its own.
Undercard Recap: A Busy Warm-Up
Before the main rivalry resumes, the undercard wrapped up with a set of dominant performances.
Jack Catterall closed the preliminary action with a convincing win over Eko Essuman.
Here’s what else went down earlier in the night:
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Adam Azim stopped Kurt Scoby in the 12th.
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Richard Riakporhe blasted out Tommy Welch in round two.
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Ishmael Davis outpointed Sam Gilley.
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Mikie Tallon forced a stoppage against Fezan Shahid in round five.
Benn in the Back, Cool and Collected
Somewhere backstage, Conor Benn has been settling in with music that most of us wouldn’t recognise even with Shazam in hand.
He looks calm, steady, almost laid-back—exactly what his supporters hoped to see.
The ring walk is getting closer.
Gloves, Tape, and Last Moments of Quiet
Both fighters have had their hands wrapped, the final ritual before the adrenaline takes over.
No smug expressions, no nerves on display—just two men who know they’re minutes away from another war.
Talk of Joshua vs Fury Starts Buzzing Again
Turki Al-Sheikh dropped a hint on DAZN that Anthony Joshua’s early-year schedule includes a February showdown in Riyadh and then a major fight in London.
Eddie Hearn has already teased Tyson Fury as the targeted opponent for 2026.
Of course, Jake Paul is meant to be dealt with first—but this is boxing, where timelines are suggestions.
Nelson’s Verdict: Benn Can Break Him Down
Former world champion Johnny Nelson has weighed in with a prediction: Benn on points.
He believes Benn’s relentless pressure could “take Eubank Jr’s heart,” grinding him down over round after round.
Not a one-punch KO, he says, but maybe the kind of sustained beating that forces a referee to intervene.
Inside Benn’s Dressing Room
A peek into Benn’s prep area shows a surprisingly roomy setup—one Tottenham supporters may recognise.
No football badges today, just Benn, his team, and a space ready for battle.
Nigel Benn’s Quiet Confidence
Conor’s father, Nigel Benn, is absolutely convinced tonight ends in victory.
He’s certain his son’s fitness and mindset are at another level entirely—and insists Conor caused more damage in the last fight than he received.
Eddie Hearn Suggests This Could Be the End
Conor Benn’s promoter isn’t shy about the toll this rivalry has taken.
Hearn admits that many around Eubank Jr advised him to walk away after their last fight because of how draining it was.
At 36, Hearn believes this could realistically be Eubank Jr’s final appearance.
Behind the Motivation: What’s Really Driving This?
With ticket sales lower than the first fight and the storyline feeling stretched, some are asking why these two are doing this all over again. Pride? Legacy? Money?
Jeff Powell has written brilliantly about the stakes—and his tone suggests he isn’t hugely impressed by either man’s reasoning.
Eubank Jr Claims Sabotage After Lift Fiasco
A bizarre moment broke out when the Eubank team got trapped in a lift inside the stadium. Eubank Jr immediately joked that Hearn must be behind it, calling it “the sabotage beginning.”
His father didn’t seem as amused.
A Mixed Crowd and a Strange Atmosphere
The turnout is big but not packed, with empty seats sprinkled around despite thousands of giveaway tickets.
Rain in November doesn’t help, nor does the sense that the rivalry’s novelty might be fading.
Even so, Benn received the louder cheer on arrival—something Eubank Jr will have noticed.
Eubank Jr’s Draining Past and Brutal Prep
Memories linger of April’s fight, where Eubank Jr cut huge weight, dominated, and still ended up in an ambulance with dehydration.
He later accused Hearn of delaying medical help.
This time he weighed in lighter than Benn—159.1lbs to Benn’s 159.3lbs—and has pushed himself through an exhausting training camp in Dubai, complete with sweat suits and recovery routines that look extreme even by boxing standards.
The Benns Arrive with Measured Energy
Not long after Eubank’s arrival, Conor Benn entered the arena dressed in white and blue, calmer than in previous build-ups and shadowed closely by his father.
Tonight, restraint might matter as much as aggression.
The Eubanks Appear Together Despite Their Rift
Chris Eubank Sr and Jr arrived first, walking in with cameras blazing.
The tension between them has eased since their public fall-out, but not entirely.
Still, they’re here, side by side, ready to face the storm.
Reminders of the First Meeting
It’s been just over 200 days since the unforgettable April fight—a brutal, emotional battle where Eubank Jr came out on top, Benn endured taunts referencing his 2022 drug test, and the egg-slap moment became viral history.
Tonight is the continuation of a feud that feels both vintage and strangely modern.
And Now, It’s All About What Happens Next
The stadium is filling, the cameras are fixed on the tunnel, and both fighters are minutes from stepping into the lights once more.
Will it be repeat—or revenge?