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Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn met for a highly anticipated rematch on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The second-generation rivals — Eubank (35-3, 25 KOs) and Benn (23-1, 14 KOs) — returned to the 160-pound middleweight limit with a 10-pound rehydration clause after their April bout ended in a unanimous decision for Eubank (116-112 on all three cards). The card’s prelims began at 11:45 a.m. ET on Uncrowned, with the DAZN pay-per-view main card scheduled from 12:30 p.m. ET and main-event ring walks expected near 4:30 p.m. ET. The undercard produced a second-round TKO for Richard Riakporhe and a unanimous decision victory for Ishmael Davis.
Key Takeaways
- Rematch date and venue: November 15, 2025, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London — main card on DAZN PPV beginning 12:30 p.m. ET.
- Weight and rules: Fight contracted at 160 pounds with a 10-pound rehydration clause to limit post-weigh-in gain.
- First meeting result preserved: Eubank won April’s fight by unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 116-112).
- Records entering rematch: Eubank 35-3 (25 KOs); Benn 23-1 (14 KOs).
- Notable undercard outcomes: Richard Riakporhe stopped Tommy Welch via second-round TKO; Ishmael Davis beat Sam Gilley by unanimous decision (115-114, 115-113, 115-113).
- Co-feature: Jack Catterall vs Ekow Essuman in a welterweight contest; Adam Azim faced Kurt Scoby at super lightweight with Azim controlling early rounds.
- Broadcast notes: Prelims streamed via Uncrowned from 11:45 a.m. ET; DAZN PPV carried the main card and expected peak viewing around the main event ring walks.
Background
The pairing of Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn is framed by their fathers’ storied rivalry: Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn fought twice for world titles in the 1990s, and both fathers were present on fight night. That lineage has added emotional and commercial weight to the rematch, turning it into one of British boxing’s most marketable events in 2025.
Eubank Jr. arrived at the rematch as a two-time IBO middleweight champion who had rebuilt his momentum after a fourth-round TKO loss to Liam Smith in January 2023 and a subsequent revenge win over Smith in September 2023. Benn’s path has been more interrupted; the fighter logged only three bouts since failed drug tests for clomiphene were reported in October 2022, returning to action with wins over Rodolfo Orozco and Peter Dobson before losing to Eubank in April.
The fight was staged at middleweight after both men agreed to the 160-pound limit and the 10-pound rehydration clause, a measure promoters and commissions have used recently to curb extreme weight-draining and reduce medical risk on fight night. With broad national interest and a DAZN PPV window, the rematch carried both sporting and commercial stakes for the fighters and promoters.
Main Event
The rematch built from the April contest, which many outlets and observers described as a Fight of the Year contender due to its back-and-forth dynamics and dramatic middle rounds. Both camps emphasized adjustments: Eubank sought to sustain the tempo and tactical variety that earned him the unanimous verdict previously, while Benn’s team aimed to sharpen timing and counter-punching after the first meeting.
Physical details were unchanged in one respect: the 10-pound rehydration clause limited overnight weight gain and forced both camps to prepare for a fight between men in closer fight-night condition than at typical open-weight bouts. That clause influenced training camp strategies and the pacing in early rounds as each fighter measured distance and power.
On fight night the fathers provided a narrative counterpoint — visible in corners and ringside — adding to the theatre and drawing extra attention from British fans who remembered the original Benn–Eubank rivalry of the 1990s. The presence of both elder fighters reinforced the generational storyline and heightened media interest across TV and social platforms.
Analysis & Implications
Sporting implications hinge first on rankings and future matchups. A definitive win for Eubank would consolidate his middleweight standing and could open doors to higher-profile domestic or regional title opportunities at 160; for Benn, a win would be career-reviving and likely restore momentum toward world-level contention. Either outcome changes matchmaking calculus for promoters and networks.
Commercially, the rematch underlined the continued strength of legacy narratives in boxing. DAZN’s pay-per-view slot and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium setting signaled confidence in event demand; strong gate and broadcast numbers would reinforce the viability of stadium shows for UK cards beyond marquee world-title fights.
Medical and regulatory angles are also noteworthy. The rehydration clause reflects increasing attention from commissions to fighter safety after high-profile weight-related incidents in recent years. How the clause affected performance — stamina in late rounds, punch resistance, and power transfer — will be analyzed by trainers and medical teams as the sport evaluates the practice.
Comparison & Data
| Fight | Date | Result / Score | Eubank Jr. Record | Benn Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First meeting | April 2025 | UD 116-112, 116-112, 116-112 | 34-3 (24 KOs) | 23-0 (14 KOs) |
| Rematch | November 15, 2025 | — (live) | 35-3 (25 KOs) | 23-1 (14 KOs) |
The table above tracks the key scorecards and official records entering the rematch. The unanimous 116-112 cards from April established a clear scoring pattern favoring Eubank and framed the tactical narratives each camp adjusted for the second meeting.
Reactions & Quotes
Public and broadcast reactions reflected the event’s dual nature as sport and spectacle: commentary teams highlighted the family legacy and the cagey tactical exchanges early in the rematch, while promoters emphasized the stadium setting and PPV distribution.
Main card begins at 12:30 p.m. ET on DAZN pay-per-view, with main-event ring walks expected around 4:30 p.m. ET.
DAZN (broadcaster)
“Eubank won the first meeting by unanimous decision, 116-112 on all three cards,”
Yahoo Sports / Uncrowned (media)
Fans and pundits on social platforms were split on the result’s interpretation: some praised Eubank’s composure and tactical variety, others argued Benn’s activity levels left room for a different score in a tighter rematch. These varied readings underline how contested close rounds in boxing drive debate long after the final bell.
Unconfirmed
- Any immediate fallout on rankings from the rematch outcome will depend on sanctioning-body decisions and is not yet finalized.
- Reports about future matchups for the winner (potential world title shots or cross-promotional bouts) remain speculative until formal announcements are made.
- Long-term medical assessments related to the rehydration clause and its impact on both fighters’ late-round performance are pending post-fight medical reports.
Bottom Line
The Eubank Jr.–Benn rematch delivered on narrative and commercial fronts: it extended a multi-decade family rivalry into a modern stadium spectacle and tested procedural changes such as the rehydration clause under high-profile conditions. The April unanimous decision set the tactical template, and the rematch was judged by how each man executed adjustments in London.
For British boxing the event confirmed the drawing power of legacy matchups and stadium shows on PPV platforms. Sporting consequences — rankings, title opportunities and matchmaking — will become clearer after commissions and networks digest the results, medical reports and broadcast metrics. Fans should watch for official announcements from promoters and sanctioning bodies in the days following the event.
Sources
- Yahoo Sports / Uncrowned (media coverage of live results and fight details)