There’s nothing quite like a rematch steeped in legacy, bad blood, and unfinished drama. Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn II – set for November 15, 2025, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – isn’t just another fight; it’s a sequel that could redefine both men’s careers. The sons of British boxing icons Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn are picking up where they left off after their April 2025 clash, and mark my words: this time, Benn walks away with the victory. Call me contrarian, but the younger, hungrier Destroyer is poised to avenge his sole defeat and send Eubank Jr into reflection mode.
Let’s rewind to set the stage. The original bout was slated for October 2022 but imploded when Benn tested positive for clomifene, sparking a doping saga that dragged on for years. Cleared by the WBC in 2023 and fully reinstated by late 2024, Benn returned with gritty wins over Rodolfo Orozco and Peter Dobson, while Eubank Jr bounced back from a loss to Liam Smith with a revenge stoppage and another KO over Kamil Szeremeta. Fast forward to April 26, 2025: the two finally collided at Tottenham in a non-title middleweight scrap. It was a barnburner – 67,000 fans witnessed Benn’s early aggression nearly topple Eubank in the eighth, but Eubank’s jab, stamina, and precision carried him to a unanimous decision (116-112 across the board). CompuBox told the tale: Eubank landed 367 punches to Benn’s 215, outworking the smaller man despite the drama of fines for missing weight and a pre-fight egg-slapping incident.
That first fight was electric, but rematches are where truths emerge. Eubank Jr, now 35 with a record of 35-3 (25 KOs), enters as the betting favorite at around 8/13. He’s the bigger, more experienced operator, naturally at super-middleweight while Benn climbs from welterweight. Eubank’s team, including trainer BoMac, will bank on that size edge and the confidence from the first win. But here’s where I diverge from the oddsmakers: Conor Benn, 28 and 23-1 (14 KOs), has everything to gain and nothing to lose. This is his last dance at 160lbs, and he’s vowed to end Eubank’s career.
Why Benn? First, youth and freshness. Tony Bellew nailed it: the quick turnaround favors the younger fighter. Eubank, at 36 by fight night, might start strong, but Benn’s learned from getting outlasted last time. He’ll be sharper, avoiding the emotional pitfalls that saw him gas after hurting Eubank multiple times without finishing.
Benn’s aggression – that Nigel Benn-esque fire – will force Eubank into the “fire” he won’t want to revisit, as Bellew put it. Expect Benn to box smarter early, conserving energy for a mid-to-late surge.
The experts are split, adding fuel to my conviction. Carl Froch and George Groves both back Benn for his youth and desire for revenge; Froch highlights lessons learned, Groves says Benn wants it more. Even Chris Eubank Sr shockingly picks against his own son, citing Benn’s psychological edge in wiping the slate clean. On the flip side, Amir Khan and Shawn Porter favor Eubank’s size and experience, while fans lean 55-59% his way. But rematches often flip scripts – think Ward vs Kovalev or Fury vs Wilder II. Benn’s sparring partners like Ishmael Davis predict a KO, and I agree.
Eubank’s vulnerabilities showed in the first: he was rocked, and without the weight drama this time, Benn won’t face a depleted foe. Promoter Eddie Hearn, ever the hype man, sees Benn winning specifically – perhaps by decision, but I say stoppage in rounds 9-11. Benn’s power, combined with tactical tweaks, will overwhelm Eubank’s defense late. This isn’t just a fight; it’s legacy warfare. Eubank Jr might strut in confident, but Benn’s redemption arc ends with his hand raised. Boxing needs this upset – and on November 15, it’ll get it.
