Eubank ‘doing well’ after hospital checks following Benn victory in legacy showdown

Chris Eubank Jr is on the mend after his bruising 12-round battle with Conor Benn, with promoter Ben Shalom confirming that the middleweight star is “doing well” after being taken to hospital for precautionary checks. In a night steeped in legacy, emotion, and fierce competition, Eubank emerged victorious at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — but it wasn’t without a price.

Chris Eubank Jr ‘doing well’ after beating Benn in brutal 12-round classic

Saturday night was always going to be special. The sons of two British boxing legends sharing a ring, with decades of history between them. Chris Eubank Jr versus Conor Benn was billed as the “biggest legacy fight of all time” — and somehow, it lived up to the hype.

Over 12 thrilling rounds, Eubank and Benn threw everything they had at each other. It wasn’t always the cleanest technical boxing you’ll ever see, but the wild aggression, raw emotion, and family pride made it utterly compelling. When the final bell rang, the judges were unanimous: 116-112 across the board in favour of Eubank Jr.

After the decision was announced, however, attention quickly shifted to Eubank’s condition. Having gone through such a grueling fight, he was taken to hospital for routine post-fight checks — a move that prompted rumours on social media about a possible broken jaw.

Promoter Ben Shalom was quick to set the record straight: “There is no truth to the rumours regarding a broken jaw. Chris is doing well. He’s having precautionary checks to monitor his vitals and ensure everything is in order. They take these measures very seriously, given everything they have experienced in the past.”

Eubank hospital checks a stark reminder of boxing’s risks

Eubank ‘doing well’ in hospital after beating Benn

Shalom’s words were a sobering reminder of the dangers inherent in boxing. The sport has a long memory — and in Eubank Jr’s own career, there have been moments that cast a long shadow.

In 2016, Eubank Jr’s British middleweight title clash against Nick Blackwell ended in tragedy. Blackwell suffered a bleed on the skull, was placed in an induced coma, and ultimately had to retire from boxing. Although Blackwell later recovered, a subsequent sparring injury later that year left him in another coma and required brain surgery.

Even further back, the Eubank family has lived through boxing’s darkest consequences. Chris Eubank Sr’s 1991 bout against Michael Watson ended in devastating circumstances, with Watson suffering life-changing brain damage after collapsing in the ring.

It’s no wonder that every precaution is now taken seriously. Modern boxing — particularly in Britain — has tightened its medical protocols drastically, and Eubank Jr’s hospital trip on Saturday night was another reflection of how safety-first thinking has become part of the sport’s DNA.

Fathers, sons, and legacies collide on an unforgettable night

Chris Eubank Jr update as boxer to remain in hospital but ‘doing well’

Adding another layer of poignancy to the night was the appearance of Chris Eubank Sr at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Father and son had reportedly been estranged for years, with Eubank Sr even publicly criticising the idea of his son fighting Conor Benn.

But on Saturday, Sr was there. Proud, emotional, standing ringside. It was an unexpected and powerful moment — a reminder that beyond the noise and the hype, boxing at its core is about family, about pride, about shared histories.

The fathers’ rivalry from the 1990s is legendary in its own right. Chris Eubank Sr famously beat Nigel Benn — Conor’s father — in 1990 in one of British boxing’s most explosive nights. Their rematch three years later ended in a controversial draw, leaving unfinished business that seemed to linger across generations.

Saturday night wasn’t about revenge or settling old scores. It was about honouring a legacy. It was about forging a new chapter in British boxing folklore.

Eubank edges Benn in thrilling, but tactical affair

While the fight itself was fiercely competitive, it perhaps lacked the devastating finishing blows that many had anticipated. Both Eubank and Benn fought with emotion rather than pure technical brilliance, leading to an encounter that swung back and forth without either man scoring a decisive knockdown.

Eubank, the naturally bigger man at the middleweight limit of 11st 6lb (160lbs) — although he weighed in slightly over on Friday — used his size and jab effectively to keep Benn at bay. Benn, on the other hand, showed incredible heart and bursts of aggression but struggled to consistently find the target against Eubank’s superior reach.

All three judges scoring the contest identically at 116-112 was a fair reflection of what unfolded. Eubank had done enough. But Benn had lost little in defeat, winning new admirers for his grit and courage.

What next for Eubank Jr and Conor Benn after this legacy-defining night?

As Eubank Jr recovers in hospital and hopefully returns home soon, attention will naturally turn to what comes next. For Eubank, at 35, the clock is ticking on what he can still achieve. He remains a marketable name, and after this emotional victory, there are sure to be offers for further big nights — potentially even another world title shot.

For Conor Benn, at just 28, the future is still incredibly bright. Losing to Eubank Jr is no shame, and the way he fought will only enhance his reputation. He will surely come again, possibly back at welterweight or even super-welterweight, where he may be better suited physically.

There’s already talk of a rematch somewhere down the line. With the public appetite strong and both fighters’ profiles boosted, don’t bet against Benn and Eubank Jr sharing the ring again.

A night British boxing will never forget

Boxing is often about stories, and Saturday night was a story for the ages. Sons of legends, fighting with their fathers watching on. Pain, pride, victory, defeat — all wrapped into one unforgettable evening at one of London’s most iconic new stadiums.

Ben Shalom summed it up perfectly: “Chris and Conor gave absolutely everything. With their fathers standing proudly behind them, it was a moment that will forever be stamped in sporting history.”

And as Chris Eubank Jr continues to recover from the battle, fans will remember not just the punches thrown, but the legacy honoured and the new memories created.