Eddie Hearn reveals staggering Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn pay-per-view numbers
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn pulled in plenty of eyes. Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn claims more than one million households tuned in to watch the fight on pay-per-view. Eubank Jr and Benn did almost one million PPV buys domesticallyMark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing Hearn wasn’t able to give an exact number as the figures are still being tallied up. But he informed broadcaster Ariel Helwani during an appearance on his show on Tuesday night, days after the fight, that the domestic numbers were ‘very close’ to one million alone. “Well over a million worldwide,” he said. “DAZN did extremely well. “Sky Sports obviously another great platform as well. The rematch is on another level.” Those who paid for the event weren’t disappointed by the quality of the feature attraction. Eubank Jr and Benn put on an early Fight of the Year contender in front of a packed-out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Both boxers did their fathers and the British public proud as they threw caution to the wind for 12 rounds. In the end, Eubank Jr’s experience shone through as he finished strong down the home straight to get his hand raised via unanimous decision. All three judges gave the nod to the Brighton boxer by margins of 116-112. However, Benn’s stock increased tenfold in the wake of his gutsy display. Hearn revealed that ‘well over’ one million households bought the fight worldwideGetty There is a rematch clause signed into their contracts, which Benn is expected to activate. Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has pencilled in a slot at the same venue in September, although that may be too soon for both men, who were pretty banged up after their fight. Eubank Jr was rushed to the hospital after the final bell and was eventually discharged on Monday morning. Rumours swirled that he had broken his jaw. However, Eubank Jr’s promoter Ben Shalom insisted this was not the case. “I’m pleased to confirm that Chris is doing well and currently resting. There is no truth to the rumours regarding a broken jaw,” Shalom confirmed on Sunday. Eubank Jr got his hand raised in a gruelling 12-round fightMark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing “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 in the past. This process is something they now prioritise after every fight.” 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 vs Conor Benn pulled in plenty of eyes.
Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn claims more than one million households tuned in to watch the fight on pay-per-view.
Hearn wasn’t able to give an exact number as the figures are still being tallied up.
But he informed broadcaster Ariel Helwani during an appearance on his show on Tuesday night, days after the fight, that the domestic numbers were ‘very close’ to one million alone.
“Well over a million worldwide,” he said. “DAZN did extremely well.
“Sky Sports obviously another great platform as well. The rematch is on another level.”
Those who paid for the event weren’t disappointed by the quality of the feature attraction.
Eubank Jr and Benn put on an early Fight of the Year contender in front of a packed-out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Both boxers did their fathers and the British public proud as they threw caution to the wind for 12 rounds.
In the end, Eubank Jr’s experience shone through as he finished strong down the home straight to get his hand raised via unanimous decision.
All three judges gave the nod to the Brighton boxer by margins of 116-112.
However, Benn’s stock increased tenfold in the wake of his gutsy display.
There is a rematch clause signed into their contracts, which Benn is expected to activate.
Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has pencilled in a slot at the same venue in September, although that may be too soon for both men, who were pretty banged up after their fight.
Eubank Jr was rushed to the hospital after the final bell and was eventually discharged on Monday morning.
Rumours swirled that he had broken his jaw.
However, Eubank Jr’s promoter Ben Shalom insisted this was not the case.
“I’m pleased to confirm that Chris is doing well and currently resting. There is no truth to the rumours regarding a broken jaw,” Shalom confirmed on Sunday.
“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 in the past. This process is something they now prioritise after every fight.”
