Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn live results, start time, undercard and stream

Irish Daily Mirror

26-04-2025

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are set to reignite their family rivalry tonight, three decades after their fathers last faced each other in the ring.
Their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, fought twice, first in 1990 and then again three years later. Eubank emerged victorious from the first bout, while the second ended in a contentious draw.
Now, their sons will face off in front of a crowd of over 65,000 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight.
The week leading up to the fight has been filled with drama, as Eubank Jr was slapped with a £375,000 fine yesterday for weighing in 0.05lb over the 160lb middleweight limit. However, he successfully weighed in at 169.4lb this morning, staying within the 170lb limit of the controversial rehydration clause.
The two fighters are expected to make their way to the ring around 9.45pm tonight, with the fight commencing shortly after 10pm. The match will be streamed on DAZN, but you can follow all the action right here via our colleague at Mirror.co.uk.
Chris Eubank Sr WILL be ringside for his son's fight with Conor Benn tonight.
The former world champion branded Chris Jr "disgusting" for accepting a fight with Benn but has made a dramatic U-turn as he arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. He was shown stepping out of his car on the big screen during one of the undercard fights - to huge cheers from the crowd.
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Who saw this coming? This is without a shadow of a doubt the biggest moment of the night.... Chris Eubank Sr is in the building and has arrived with his son. Was it mind games all along? Maybe not, but this is an incredible moment. Both fathers ringside... it only adds to the drama.
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What a performance from Aaron McKenna and unsurpisingly gets the nod on points. The official scorecards read: 119-108, 117-109, 118-108. McKenna wins the WBA international middleweight championship!
Liam Smith needs a knockout. McKenna's family in his corner are calm and confident their star man is ahead and looks certain to win the fight. The Irishman is quick out of his corner, HUGE BODY SHOT from McKenna drops Smith. Somehow Liam Smith survives, but back comes McKenna..... Smith is on the ropes here. Can McKenna cap off the night with a finish?
Not yet as Smith remains in the fight and attempts to fire back. Jaw-dropping stuff from the young Irishman. The accuracy, the speed has been incredible. Just under a minute to go and it looks like we're about the hear the final bell. Aaron McKenna has been incredible from start-to-finish. Hats off to Smith, showed great heart, but the young pup was just too good in the ring.
Smith walks rather gingerly to his corner. It's evident that he's ran out of energy and probably doesn't have much left to give. Or will I be proved wrong? Once again, the Irishman goes downstairs nicely. The mix and variations of shots has been superb so far after ten rounds. Both men trade in the pocket as we reach the midway point. This is when Smith needs to take the fight by the scruff of the neck!
He's still trying to find the iconic left hook is Liam Smith, but Aaron McKenna shrugs off the pressure. Good action in the eleventh as Smith finds some success, but will it be enough to win the round? Who knows as we head into the final three minutes.
McKenna is putting on an absolute clinic here in north London. The Irishman lands a lovely uppercut and Liam Smith is really starting to tire immensely here. Not a good look at all as he's starting to run out of time. McKenna is dancing around the ring, lovely variation and incredible movement on the backfoot.
Smith needs a finish. Good right hand over the top lands from McKenna followed by a lovely left uppercut! Just brilliant from Aaron McKenna. Such a composed and high-class performance from the Irishman.
This is incredible! Forget the fight. The camera has just zoomed in on Chris Eubank Jr arriving, but guess who's by his side.... CHRIS EUBANK SR! This is huge. Two Eubanks here for history. The crowd has erupted. Who saw that coming? Anyway, back to McKenna vs Smith.
McKenna continues to box beautifully. Lovely variation of the shots and Smith doesn't seem to have an answer - he's struggling to reply, can't get a real foothold. Is the age showing? This seems like a real passing of the torch moment. McKenna is showing everybody what he can do here on the biggest stage of his career. Lovely right hand from the Irishman, but Smith tries to counter of the top but lands a nice left hook towwards the back end of the round.
McKenna is winning this comfortably at the moment. Smith needs to find some success on the front foot, try and throw... something to give him that bit of confidence. Good left hand to the body from McKenna lands. The variation of punches from the Irishman has been sensational. He's putting on an absolute clinic right now. Nice counter-hook left followed by an uppercut from Smith lands.
Both men trading in the pocket, Smith needs to make it an ugly fight. It's clear McKenna has been better wherever the fight has gone. Body shots land from McKenna, he's turned the screw here a tad and 'Beefy' has no answer for it, but does land a sharp left over the top. McKenna unfazed though as he continues to push forward and mix the shots well as the bell sounds to signal the end of the round.
There were a lot of people who assumed McKenna would have the first few rounds and that Smith would pump up the volume and come into the fight in the second half of the contest. Well, now is the time for 'Beefy' to step up if he's avoid back-to-back defeats in the ring. Will this be a real changing of the guard moment? McKenna landing more great shots to the body as we begin the seventh.
Smith doesn't look tired at all, but he just doesn't have any answer for McKenna's speed and movement at all. That said, he lands a lovely right hand - that's what he needs to do more as McKenna returns fire with a shot downstairs. Great work again from McKenna - those body shots have been brilliant so far. He's so quick on his feet as Smith is looking a tad laboured as we head into the eighth.
How will that clash of heads affect Smith? That looked really bad. Purely accidental, but it won't do Liam Smith any favour as we approach the midway point of the dust-up here at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Once again, great movement and speed from McKenna. The Irishman is much the fresher man here, but he needs to keep it up and not give Liam any room to get back into it.
Lovely southpaw left straight down the middle from McKenna lands on the money. Four uppercuts in a row... and another one lands from McKenna! He's having fun inside the ring. Lovely combination lands from the Irishman - great variation of shots. This fight is starting to run away from Smith as McKenna lands a good right hand, followed by a body shot. It's all McKenna so far!
Round five here in north London and Liam Smith needs to start to let go a little more as Aaron McKenna is starting to establish a real foothold of the contest. Good uppercut lands from the Liverpudlian. More urgency from Smith. Seems to be a real desire to land off some shots.
Sharp reaction and good feet from McKenna, followed by a body shot and an uppercut. Good variety of shots from the young Irishman. Smith is struggling to solve the McKenna puzzle right now. There's some slight damage on Smith's eye after a brief clash of hands, maybe? McKenna getting into his grove here as he boxed nicely on the backfoot again. Body shot lands from 'Beefy,' but once again McKenna replies well and finished the roung strong.
Again, lovely movement on the backfoot from McKenna, but back comes Smith as he tries to land with a combination himself. Nice one-two from Liam Smith, but back comes McKenna as he tries to split the guard of 'Beefy.' Good right hand over the top from McKenna - he's boxing well.
Smith slowing down a tad as we head into the final minute of round four. Another solid jab from McKenna. The reach advantage is on full display here in the opening few rounds. Impressive start from the Irishman. Good work to the body from McKenna to close out the round.
A very matured approach performance from McKenna so far - who is boxing well on the backfoot. Seemingly got the better reach, and he's using that well whenever he's on the backfoot. Smith won't mind, though. He's not absorbing anything lethal. The Liverpudlian just needs to let go a little more, however. Can McKenna continue to control the high-tempo? 'Beefy' is looking fine, he just needs to stay in the fight and change gears when he needs to.
Great movement from McKenna as he enters quickly, but escapes when necessary. He lands a good body shot, but Smith nearly connects with a right hand. Smith knows he has a fight on his hands but he won't be worries at all.
Smith quick off his feet early in the second, but great movement from McKenna to switch in. Very clever stuff from Aaron McKenna - not fazed by the pressure at all on such a big stage and a big night for him. Very important for him as his unbeatedn record is on the line.
A little bit of blood is pouring out from the nose of McKenna. Still, he's moving well, remaining calm and lands a lovely lead uppercut. Good work from the young man, staying nice and relaxed. Smith though still on the front foot, but he needs to let his hands go a little bit more. Boxing out of the southpaw stance is McKenna and is landing very nicely. Another sweet uppercut from McKenna, but back comes 'Beefy,' but the bell sounds! Tidy few opening rounds so far.
This is quite the reception Liam Smith is getting. An electrifying walkout from the Liverpudlian. A huge night at the office for 'Beefy' - who is a real fan-favourite. Can he get back to winning ways here on this big stage?
This is a great match-up. One many think could end up stealing the show. Smith takes to the centre of the ring quickly and forces McKenna on the backfoot. Smith is not allowing McKenna to move at all and get a real foothold. Good opening minute and a bit from the Liverpudlian, very quick start. Good few jabs from McKenna, maybe that'll give him a little bit of confidence. Very tidy on the backfoot from McKenna. A bit of a feeling out procees from both men early on as we hear the bell.
It wasn't long ago that Smith came up against Eubank Jr himself in two enthralling fights that saw him stop his rival in the first fight before being stopped himself in the rematch. This is the Liverpudlian's first bout since that difficult night almost two years ago as he looks to inflict McKenna first ever career defeat after 19 straight victories. Smith will be relieved to finally get back in the ring after his initial comeback fight against Josh Kelly on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois was scrapped after "Beefy" suffered a bout of illness.
No controversy on the scorecards. The better man won and the judges saw it that way. Viddal Riley boxed out of his skin throughout the twelve rounds. A real composed and gutsy display from the Tottenham brawler. Dominated from start-to-finish and he'll now be hoping to earn himself some bigger fights. The official scorecards read: 116-112, 117-111, 115-113
Cheavon Clarke has three minutes to knock Viddal Riley on as his corner tries to rally him on. Both men touch gloves as we're now underway in the final round. Clarke sprinting, trying to hunt Riley down. His legs look a little unsteady mind. Riley needs to remain composed and not get cauth with something silly. Good body shot from Cheavon Clarker, but both men quickly grab each other.
Just over a minute to go and both fighters are working in the pocket, Riley having more success. Clarke is clearly tired as he is swinging a lot but failing to land anything - not a good sign for him. Just under a minute to go and Cheavon Clarke needs a shot from the gods here. Big shot from Clarke lands, but Riley takes it well. Seconds ticking away.... can he capitalise. No he can't, we hear the final bell. A great performance from Viddaly Riley.
The fight is starting to run away from him. Conor Benn has arrived and his face has now come up on the big ground. A lot of boos here. Very interesting. What kind of reception will Chris get? But back to Clarke vs Riley as we're now in the dying embers of the clash.
Riley is minutes away from becoming a British champion. He continues to box nicely on the front foot, keeping Clarke at the end of his jab. A very mature performance from him. Clarke just needs to let his hands go a little bit more if he wants to keep hold of his title. Both men trading in the corner and in close quarters, but no one lands anything clean and significant - heading into the final few seconds of the eleventh. Good right uppercut lands from Riley. Clarke tries to get one back but he fails. Clarke is trying, but he's failing miserably. Superby stuff from Riley and he HURTS CHEAVON CLARKE badly, he's on wobbly legs. Perfect right hand, but Clarke survives the round.
Well, if we wondered how the main event fighters would be received, we now know Conor Benn will be booed into the ring. He is shown on the big screen arriving at the stadium and the reception was not a good one.
It's now about the heart! Who wants it more. This is unfamiliar territory for Viddal Riley, but he's been boxing very well so far. Clarke needs to get into second gear if he stands a chance of getting his hand raised. He probably needs a knockout if I'm going to be brutally honest. Referee warns them to watch their heads as they nearly clash once again. Great combination from Riley, slipping nicely on the inside.
Smart work from Viddal Riley as we reach the midway point of the round. Brilliant right hand from Riley. Controlling the round well. Both men clinch before they both slip and fall to the canvas. But we're back up and Viddal Riley lands a lovely left hand. Clarke doesn't look right in there as the fight is slipping away from him.
The referee goes over to Clarke's corner to warn him of an accidental clash of head. There seems to be a slight cut above the left eye of Clarke. How will this affect him heading into the final few rounds of the contest? There's no doubt he needs to step up the pace a little bit. The same can't be said for Riley as he's continuing to stalk his opponent down and is still moving well on the feet.
Riley slips on the canvas! The referee stops the fight and has called for a towel to wipe the centre of the ring. Sheer drama as this could affect later fights... Both men exchange shots before Riley lands a nice shot. Here comes Clarke though, can Viddal stand with him? Riley felt that uppercut but absorbs another shot over the top. Is the tide turning here?? Better from Clarke, he needs to build on this! Great work from Riley though, smart and mature work from the youngster as we head into the final few seconds of the round.
Great action so far here in Tottenham. Riley quickly moving around on his feet - this will benefit him a lot. He needs to keep this up. For Clarke, he needs to close the gap and just start to control the fight and make it worse for the Spurs fan. Riley slowing down a tad, but Cheavon Clarke isn't capitalising here at all.
Clarke is continuing to miss here, but Riley isn't necessarily taking advantage. Clarke absorbs a right hand which made him backpedal a tad. I have a feeling the canvas played a part in that. Regardless, we hear the end of the round.
Back comes AJ's 'lookalike' and I'll use that term lightly. I wonder what Joshua will be making of this, if he's watching of course. This is the experience Riley needs - boxed really well at times, but he's got to step up now he's on the big stage. The Tottenham man lets his jab go, but Clarke fires back with another looping shot over the top. Both men opt to clinch again, but are quickly separated.
Clarke missing a little here, but lands with a shot upstairs. Looks like he's also trying to get a few shots down to the body and keep Riley guessing. Good right hand over the top lands from Riley as Clarke backpedals heading into the back end of the seventh round. Another good right hand from Riley, backing his foe against the rope. The Spurs star is continuing to box nicely here.
Clarke straight from the off pressing the Tottenham fighter. Has he gained a bit of momentum here? He needs a bit more urgency here if he's to get his hand raised. But Riley's speed once again is on full display, and that'll give him a bit of confidence here. But back comes Clarke with another shot. Cheavon slips briefly as he complains about the canvas. Glanton had issues in the last fight.
They just need to get on with it. But Cheavon Clarke is just starting to gain a bit of momentum here. After a slight break, the pair are back in the centre of the ring. A little bit scrappy this round. Both men having some issues with the canvas now. It'll be interesting to see if they address this later on.
Riley takes to the centre of the ring and lets his jab go, making Clarke guess. All Viddal Riley so far. The speed has been brilliant so far. The feints, knowing when to attack... he's boxing really well here. Another corker of a left hand lands up-top from Riley. Clarke just needs to take control of proceedings!
Good left hand lands from Riley as we head into the final minute of the round. Good body shot from Clarke... that hurt Riley. Clarke not using the feet quick enough to continue the pressure, giving Riley some breathing space. Another competitive round from Viddal Riley, but that shot will give Clarke some confidence.
Time really for Clarke to get going as he risks slipping away from the fight. Riley working the body nicely here at the start of round four as he continues to stalk his opponent and make him backpedal. Another solid jab lands from Riley as we reach the midway point of the fourth round.
Back comes Clarke, but Riley fired back with a shot to the body. Clarke needs to make this a bit of a scrappy contest as that'll no doubt favour him. Clarke misses with a shot up top. Viddal's speed as been a sheer joy to watch here in the opening few rounds as Clarke is appearing to look rather frustrated. Another solid round from the man from Tottenham.
Boxing fans might be confused by the lack of ring girls but the Saudi shows don't have them.
So instead we have a fake Ed Sheeran.
Boxing, eh?
An AJ lookalike now walks into the ring and shows up a card singalling the third round. I'll have to admit, that looks nothing like the two-time heavyweight champion. Anyway, back to the action.... Clarke needs to turn the screw a tad here and start to let his hands go. Riley going to the body here now, he's really making it hard for his opponent. Another good right hand to the body from Viddal Riley - he's having some fun!
Clarke tries to go downstairs, but Riley remains unfazed and continues to push forward. Great work from Riley as he lands a right uppercut, splitting Clarke's guard. Great few minutes here and a solid round three from VIddal Riley. He does NOT want to lose so close to home. Great right hand over the top from Riley, but back comes Clarke with a thumping punch at the end of the round.