Chris Eubank Jr health update after broken jaw rumours following brutal Conor Benn fight
Chris Eubank Jr’s team has issued an update on his health after he was taken to hospital minutes after his epic win over Conor Benn. Eubank Jr left it all in the ring on Saturday as he fought in an all-time classic contest with his bitter rival at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Eubank Jr received medical treatment in hospital after his fight with BennMark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing Both talents left their all in the ring, with both left injured and exhausted after a real punch-for-punch war. Eubank Jr sported a cut to his eye and visible marking on his face as he celebrated his victory with his father, who showed up to the contest at late notice. As he left the ring, it was expected that he would attend the post-fight press conference. But on medical advice, Eubank Jr was rushed to hospital by ambulance, and was given little time to celebrate his career-defining win. It has been reported that initial tests have come back clear, but he will remain in The Royal London until Monday. His father, Chris Eubank Snr, has been at his bedside. A statement from Boxxer’s Ben Shalom on Sunday morning said: “I’m pleased to confirm Chris is doing well and currently resting. There is no truth to the rumours regarding a broken jaw. “As part of his standard post-fight protocol, Chris went to hospital for precautionary checks to monitor his vitals and ensure everything is in order. “They take these measures very seriously, given everything they have experienced. This process is something they now prioritise after every fight. “Chris and Conor gave absolutely everything in what was the biggest legacy fight of all time. With their fathers standing proudly behind them, it was a moment that will forever be stamped in sporting history.” Eubank Jr was delighted, but his celebrations have been on iceMark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing It was real physical warfare, and when the news reached the boxing fraternity, they were concerned for his well-being. One wrote: “I was concerned how he looked after his face looked very swollen. Another agreed: “Sensible! After the dehydration and the many blows he absorbed, that’s the right thing! I hope he’s okay.” A fan suggested: “His jaw looks broken for sure.” While a final user concluded: “His face is battered, but he showed some real character in that slugfest. A credit to British boxing.” The pair will now be on each other’s minds after their epic battle, given that the possibility of an immediate sequel will loom large. Eubank Jr will have time to celebrate, but Benn holds the cards, given he will be able to activate a contracted rematch clause. Eubank Jr and Benn traded blows in a fight which will go down in historyMark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 could happen in SeptemberGetty And ‘The Destroyer’ believes, despite defeat, he still has a chance at revenge or alternative world title opportunities. He said after the final bell: “Fourteen months out of the ring played a factor, that would be the only thing – inactivity. “I felt like it was a close fight. I’m not going to say ‘yeah, I should have won that’, I’ve got to watch it back. “It was close. I stayed on the ropes maybe a bit too long, and he worked harder towards the end. “I believe I can fight at 160 [pounds]. If we don’t do the rematch, which I’d love to do to avenge the loss, I’ll go down to welterweight and win the WBC world title. “It’s either [WBC welterweight champion] Mario Barrios or the rematch with Eubank, whichever happens next I’ll be content with.” Eubank Jr and Benn showed real courage and skill, with many now desperate to see the pair go at it again. Follow talkBOXING on social media talkBOXING is now on Twitter and Facebook. Follow us on social media for big breaking boxing news, exclusive interviews and the best bits from our talkBOXING YouTube show. Like our Facebook page HERE Follow us on Twitter HERE Sign up for our WhatsApp channel HERE
Chris Eubank Jr’s team has issued an update on his health after he was taken to hospital minutes after his epic win over Conor Benn.
Eubank Jr left it all in the ring on Saturday as he fought in an all-time classic contest with his bitter rival at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Both talents left their all in the ring, with both left injured and exhausted after a real punch-for-punch war.
Eubank Jr sported a cut to his eye and visible marking on his face as he celebrated his victory with his father, who showed up to the contest at late notice.
As he left the ring, it was expected that he would attend the post-fight press conference.
But on medical advice, Eubank Jr was rushed to hospital by ambulance, and was given little time to celebrate his career-defining win.
It has been reported that initial tests have come back clear, but he will remain in The Royal London until Monday.
His father, Chris Eubank Snr, has been at his bedside.
A statement from Boxxer’s Ben Shalom on Sunday morning said: “I’m pleased to confirm Chris is doing well and currently resting. There is no truth to the rumours regarding a broken jaw.
“As part of his standard post-fight protocol, Chris went to hospital for precautionary checks to monitor his vitals and ensure everything is in order.
“They take these measures very seriously, given everything they have experienced. This process is something they now prioritise after every fight.
“Chris and Conor gave absolutely everything in what was the biggest legacy fight of all time. With their fathers standing proudly behind them, it was a moment that will forever be stamped in sporting history.”
It was real physical warfare, and when the news reached the boxing fraternity, they were concerned for his well-being.
One wrote: “I was concerned how he looked after his face looked very swollen.
Another agreed: “Sensible! After the dehydration and the many blows he absorbed, that’s the right thing! I hope he’s okay.”
A fan suggested: “His jaw looks broken for sure.”
While a final user concluded: “His face is battered, but he showed some real character in that slugfest. A credit to British boxing.”
The pair will now be on each other’s minds after their epic battle, given that the possibility of an immediate sequel will loom large.
Eubank Jr will have time to celebrate, but Benn holds the cards, given he will be able to activate a contracted rematch clause.
And ‘The Destroyer’ believes, despite defeat, he still has a chance at revenge or alternative world title opportunities.
He said after the final bell: “Fourteen months out of the ring played a factor, that would be the only thing – inactivity.
“I felt like it was a close fight. I’m not going to say ‘yeah, I should have won that’, I’ve got to watch it back.
“It was close. I stayed on the ropes maybe a bit too long, and he worked harder towards the end.
“I believe I can fight at 160 [pounds]. If we don’t do the rematch, which I’d love to do to avenge the loss, I’ll go down to welterweight and win the WBC world title.
“It’s either [WBC welterweight champion] Mario Barrios or the rematch with Eubank, whichever happens next I’ll be content with.”
Eubank Jr and Benn showed real courage and skill, with many now desperate to see the pair go at it again.
