Ferocious Eubank v Benn fight in pictures
Conor Benn was the underdog stepping into the fight as the lighter fighter
Coral Barry
Combat Sports Senior Journalist
Chris Eubank Jr defended his family name by beating Conor Benn on points 35 years after his father’s victory over Nigel Benn.
On a night packed with emotion and a surprise appearance from Eubank Sr, there were plenty of brilliant pictures to choose from.
BBC Sport has selected some of the best from a thrilling fight.
Eubank Sr made a surprise appearance in a WWE-style entrance
Conor Benn had his father Nigel by his side
The two fathers hugged before the fight
Benn started strong, landing heavy in round three
Eubank came charging back, taking control in the second half
Eubank shrugged off a cut from a clash of heads
Both men celebrated at the final bell
Eubank sank to his knees after being declared the winner
Benn was overcome with emotion in defeat
Eubank Sr, absent from fight week, lifted his son in the air
