Middleweight Clash: Eubank Jr. vs. Benn Betting Pick

Chris Eubank, Jr. (34-3, 25 KOs) vs. Conor Benn (23-0, 14 KOs)

When: April 26, 2025

Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England

TV: DAZN

Weight Class: Middleweight: 160 Pounds

Betting Odds: Chris Eubank, Jr. (-185), Conor Benn (+140)—Odds by Bovada

Fight Analysis:

Chris Eubank, Jr. and Conor Benn do battle in London on April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The background of this fight is immense, the combatants being the offspring of one of Britain’s more treasured rivals—Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn. The history runs deep for this fight, a bout originally scheduled for 2022 and postponed after an adverse finding in Benn’s PED test. We assume that has been rectified, with this fight locked in for what should be a major interest point for fight fans of the UK and beyond.

Neither man would be on each other’s radar if not for the familial tie-in, as Benn has operated as a welterweight, a 28-year-old rising prospect/contender. Eubank, conversely, is a veteran practitioner at 35, having seen some mileage accrue on his odometer. And since the postponement of their first bout in 2022, Benn has picked up a few more-routine wins, while Eubank, Jr, was knocked out by Liam Smith, before returning the favor in late 2023.

On one hand, you’d think a welterweight moving up to 160 would better suit Eubank, Jr. And sure, Eubank, Jr. has made middleweight poundage recently, doing so in his last fight—an impressive stoppage win on the Beterbiev vs. Bivol undercard in Saudi Arabia in October. But at 35 and having previously fought at 168 for some big fights, one wonders if Eubank, Jr. is a little depreciated at this weight. It didn’t show in his last fight, but if this gets into the late rounds, could we see some of that brittleness we see when older fighters seek advantages by keeping their weight too low?

Neither fighter comes into this with a clean slate. Benn has been largely inactive and has fought just twice since an April 2022 win over Chris Van Heerden. That’s a pretty poor career trajectory for a work-in-progress such as Benn. It only furthers the narrative that in terms of being a developed fighting product that has been tested in deep waters, the edge squarely goes to Eubank. Jr. He has only lost to the best at a time that really represented a second renaissance period for UK middleweights and super middleweights. And even at this advanced stage, we’ll see if a welterweight like Benn can reproduce the menace of those who have troubled Eubank, Jr. before.

And maybe Benn is getting Eubank, Jr. at the right time. While Eubank, Jr. was able to bounce back from the stoppage loss to Smith, subsequently stopping Smith and then looking impressive in October, his time in the sport is dwindling down. He had success while never achieving clear-cut greatness. But those who beat him, such as Smith, Saunders, and Groves, were standout fighters and much bigger and more accomplished men than Benn. At recent press conferences, we see how much bigger Eubank, Jr. is.

It puts a lot of pressure on Benn in terms of the things he needs to overcome. He is a good fighter and seems to be harvesting the rage that stems from this familial rivalry. The Benns are really the ones seeking revenge, as Eubank stopped Benn with the rematch being a draw. And Benn seems bent on exacting vengeance for his family. But he has to overcome a big gap in size, experience, and know-how against the far more-seasoned Eubank, Jr.

With 25 knockouts in 34 wins, the precise Eubank, Jr. can really zero in with power and will now be wielding it on a shorter opponent who has a nearly half-foot disadvantage in reach. Benn will need to use his youth and energy in big ways, attempting to outwork the older Eubank, Jr. Benn will need to utilize a high-energy approach and try to run some circles around the aging Eubank, Jr. Maybe Benn can take some of these perceived disadvantages and have them manifest a different way with Eubank, Jr. unaccustomed to taking on a fighter with this size, speed, and mobility.

But while Benn has gone ten and even twelve rounds, he’s gotten to this point without really taking part in those kind of nip-and-tuck battles Eubank, Jr. has endured. We’ve seen Eubank, Jr. take part in close 12-round fights, and even if a few didn’t go his way, he’s no stranger to that territory. Throw in a series of later-round knockouts; we see Eubank, Jr. is a fighter who is built to thrive in the second half of fights. In a competitive fight where a lot is being asked of you, are we sure Benn can produce the same dependability?

While fancying Eubank, Jr., I don’t disregard the case of Benn in any way. I feel he has more of an ax to grind with the familial ramifications at play. He has youth on his side, and even if the weight-jump appears ambitious, that’s something that could also conceivably work in his favor if this is a drag-out battle where a depleted Eubank, Jr. starts to wane. I just can’t help but think that while Eubank Jr. has his limitations, he has still managed to exert a certain standard of excellence. He can box, punch, and be quite accurate and damaging on offense—things that could really trouble a smaller man who is looking to counterpunch. Eubank, Jr. should be able to put his size and power to good use, cutting Benn off at the path with straight shots—jabs and power shots alike. And when the bout goes into the later rounds, Eubank, Jr. will find himself in familiar territory and look to overcome Benn’s late-rounds energy and movement—assuming he’s not too depreciated by then to still utilize those aspects. In the end, I think a clearer road to the winner’s circle presents itself to Eubank, Jr.

My Prediction to Win the Fight:

I’m betting on Chris Eubank, Jr. to win at -185 betting odds. Size is enough of a thing to overcome, and while Benn has the motivation and skill, he’s still fighting a much bigger and experienced battler with the big-fight knowledge needed to overcome what should be a heartfelt challenge from Benn.

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