Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn LIVE RESULTS: ‘Next Gen’ wins 12-round war in all-time classic bout – updates and reaction

Ringwalks

After a surprise airing of ‘God Save the King’, it’s time for those main event ring walks, and it's Conor Benn first up!

Joined by his dad Nigel, 'The Destroyer' comes out to a remix of 'Ready or Not' with a homage to his father on the soundtrack.

The familiar beats of reggae tune 'Dangerous' is blended in with Benn Jr's music as he enters the ring in a black sparkling robe.

Nigel gees up the crowd as his son enters the ring to a mix of both boos and cheers inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

What follows may be slight mind games from the Eubanks as the pair take their time to make their entrance.

Tina Turner’s ‘Simply the Best’ blares out, and once again, he's greeted with a mixed reception.

A brown robe with a British flag on the back is the attire of choice.

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MAIN EVENT TIME

A host of celebrities have joined talkSPORT throughout the evening to give their verdicts on Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn.

Rapper Dizzee Rascal, Arsenal's Declan Rice, actor Ashley Walters and chef Gordon Ramsay have all joined Gareth A Davies.

Adolescence star Walters said: "I'm 50-50, you know. I'm proper on the fence with this one, because I think it's more personal than anything, do you know what I mean?

"So, technique and that might go out the window, to be honest.

"Like, it's just about who's more hungry or, more importantly, who's more angry!"

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Our commentary will come from Adam Catterall, Gareth A Davies, Spencer Oliver and John Rawling, while Steve Collins, who beat both Fathers twice, is part of our fight night team too.

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Yarde vs Arthur

Anthony Yarde is currently going the distance with Lyndon Arthur in their third encounter, with their last meeting coming in 2021.

Yarde is looking to claim another shot at winning the light-heavyweight title and will need to win this to increase his chances.

It's proving a tight affair against long-time Brit rival Arthur again, fittingly with the two each holding one win apiece.

The winner of this trilogy fight will claim the bragging rights and take a second victory against their familiar opponent.

Eubank Sr speaks

He told Sky Sports: "I'm here. Whether I'm ringside or in his corner, I'm here.

"In fact, Conor [Benn], that's not fair to say I don't even like my son.

"I love my son. I may not like some of his ways, as I don't like some of your ways. But I love him."

Eu beauty

Nigel Benn has given his first reaction to Chris Eubank Sr's shock arrival at tonight's blockbuster fight.

He told Sky Sports: "I'm so glad (he's here). I wanted him here. It's a big family affair."

Has it affected Conor's mindset? "Not at all. It's not based on Chris."

Big family affair? "100 per cent, 100 per cent.

"Hopefully, I can go over there and shake his hand. I don't know what Chris is going to turn up tonight."

TalkSPORT poll

Chris Eubank Jr is a big favourite with the bookies, but several experts believe Conor Benn can upset the applecart.

But at talkSPORT, what really matters is what the fans think.

Billy Joe denied access to Eubank Jr dressing room

Another of Chris Eubank Jr’s arch-rivals, Billy Joe Saunders, has not reacted well to being denied access to his dressing room.

Saunders, who famously fought and beat Eubank Jr by split decision in 2014, was sent in to inspect the wrapping of the gloves.

But upon arrival, he was prevented by security from entering his former foe’s dressing room.

Things turned to chaos as he desperately tried to breach the security and go in to watch the hands be wrapped.

Saunders furiously began shouting at security and members of Eubank Jr’s team who prevented him from entering.

The pair have been heavily linked with a lucrative rematch in recent years, and it was clear tensions were as big as ever.

Liam Smith beaten again!

Liam Smith was dropped and beaten by Aaron McKenna in his return to the ring.

Smith came into the event on the back of a year-long hiatus after his KO defeat to Chris Eubank Jr, who headlines tonight's bill.

He entered the ring beaming with confidence that he could beat the talented McKenna, to the sound of fellow Liverpudlian Jamie Webster’s ‘This Place’.

The 36-year-old took on McKenna, whom had been training and sparring pound-for-pound superstar Terence Crawford in the build-up to the clash.

And it clearly paid off as the Irishman scored a brilliant points win, with the scorecards reading 119-108, 117-109, and 118-108 in his favour.

Smith left the ring badly beaten and many inside the boxing fraternity believe that was his last outing.

talkSPORT boxing expert Spencer Oliver said: “It’s clearly the end of the road, we’ve seen it historically happen in boxing.

“And the former champion, it’s time to pass over the baton.”

Boot camp

It wasn't long ago that Liam Smith came up against Chris Eubank Jr himself.

Now he might be providing him with a solution to canvas-gate during his undercard clash against Aaron McKenna.

Gareth A Davies told talkSPORT: "Liam 'Beefy Smith' has got an undersole on his boot, so no slippage from Liam Smith.

"It could come down to whose wearing the right boots tonight, Steve Collins!"

Ring of fire

Conor Benn had his request for an 18ft ring tonight for his fight with Chris Eubank Jr approved.

However, it's causing all sorts of problems in the opening two bouts of the night, with the canvas slippery.

Gareth A Davies told talkSPORT: "This canvas is printed, not painted, so as a result, there is less friction on it.

"And the only way that boxers can get around this, and if anyone's listening in the dressing room, is to sandpaper the bottom of your boots, because normally painted canvases are the case, but in this instance, it was printed, so there's less friction.

"There are two canvases in the event that there's too much blood or too much water, or it rains, there is a canvas underneath, but it will not make any difference whatsoever."

A fuming Adam Catterall interjected: "They need to change it. They need to change it, and they need to rip that off, and they need to get rid of all the sponsorship, because this is going to affect the fight."

Spencer Oliver added: "Yeah, and I say the big problem boys, I don't think any of them, fighters in them dressing rooms are going to have any sandpaper. What do you reckon?"

Check out the full exchange from talkSPORT's watchalong below...

Benn ten

If any fan was wondering how the main event fighters would be received, then we now have our answer!

Conor Benn was just shown on the big screen arriving at the stadium and was loudly booed by punters!

'The Destroyer' is usually the fan-favourite - how will he deal with the negative reaction tonight?

Fine by him

Chris Eubank Jr isn't concerned about losing $500,000 (£375,000) on the scales.

"It is what it is," he told DAZN. "If they are going to take half a million off me for being 0.5 [ounces] off of the limit, then it is what it is.

"That is the people that Eddie Hearn, Matchroom and Conor Benn are.

"At the end of the day, weight has no relevance to what happens [tonight].

"I'm going to go out there a stop this guy…

"The rehydration clause is still in play, so I have to watch what I eat and what I drink, but again, all these things are set up to distract, to get me off track. None of it will work…

"He's in for a hell of a surprise, he thinks he is going to go out there and hop, skip and [land] a right hand as he says.

"But he has no idea the pain that is in store for him."

No weigh home

talkSPORT's Spencer Oliver thinks Eubank Jr was a bit unlucky to miss weight.

He said: "There were rumours circulating yesterday that he was struggling with the weight.

“He has missed the weight by the tiniest of margins. He came in at 160.005, half an ounce, that is what we are talking about.

“Very unfortunate for Eubank Jr, and how will that affect him on fight night. One thing it does tell us is that he’s struggling to make weight.

“Or was it a miscalculation? It was the tiniest of margins."

Cheavon Clarke vs Viddal Riley

It’s Arsenal vs Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Gunners fan Cheavon Clarke defends his British cruiserweight title.

And somehow he's been allowed to get his club's 'north London forever' anthem belted out at the home of his rival.

Let's see how Spurs supporter Viddal Riley can respond in the ring...

He's dressed in a white and blue robe in Tottenham colours, with Clarke coming out to boos for his Arsenal ties.

Eubank Jr vs Benn: What has been said?

Eubank Sr has emphatically ruled out his attendance at his son's upcoming clash with Benn.

The pair haven't been on talking terms for a considerable stretch and only recently spoke to each other for the first time in two years at Harlem Eubank's fight with Tyrone McKenna in Brighton last month.

"I will not be an accomplice to their stupidity, their circus," Eubank Sr said during an interview with Seconds Out.

"It's against the rules what is happening, 147lbs fighting 160lbs is against the rules," Eubank Sr continued.

"When Kell Brook was made to fight GGG [Gennady Golovkin] it's against the rules.

"That boy [Brook] had his eye socket smashed. For promoters, it is just a game, but to the warriors, it is a way of life.

"We have to call them what they are, they are trash, they are trashing us. We are not trash, we are the standard bearers...

"If you are not clever and you are not noble, this [boxing] will kill you, this vocation, what they call sport.

"If you don't play it right already, Conor, you don't have a career to enjoy."

Weigh to go

Chris Eubank Jr made weight at the second weigh-in for his blockbuster fight with Conor Benn after a lengthy delay this morning.

The Brighton boxer's team claimed he was still asleep hours after both fighters were expected to tip the scales around 8am this morning.

It came after Eubank Jr missed Friday's 160lb limit by less than an ounce, landing him a $500,000 fine.

As per the rehydration clause in their fight contract, both men were allowed to gain 10lbs before Saturday's second weight check.

Benn, who is climbing two divisions to meet Eubank at middleweight, arrived around 8am and weighed in at 165lbs, gaining 8.6lbs from his Friday weight of 156.4lbs.

His 35-year-old rival then weighed in at 169.4lbs shortly before 10am, in line with the rehydration agreement.

Hello and welcome!

Tensions will be at boiling point in London as Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn finally square-off tonight at Tottenham's stadium.

The former made headlines during their first face-off by slapping his foe with an egg, which sparked a brawl on stage.

The hatred between the two goes back to the days of Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr, who fought in two epic battles in 1990 and 1993.

In the time Conor Benn has been banned, Eubank Jr has fought Liam Smith twice and Kamil Szeremeta.

'The Destroyer', meanwhile, hasn't fought since February last year when he outpointed Peter Dobson.

But even just days out from the fight, there have been issues with Eubank Jr failing to make the catchweight of 160lbs.

'Next Gen' came in at 160.05lbs, so he's only just missed it, but he has been hit with a £375,000 fine on top of the £100,000 fine he got for slapping Benn with the egg.

He did, however, make weight on fight day, tipping the scales at 169.4lbs after both men agreed on a 170lb rehydration clause.