Despite the size difference, Benn came out fearlessly in the opening rounds, using angles and footwork to avoid Eubank's jab and unloading with winging power shots that connected behind a quick jab. In the third round, Benn landed a heavy left that left Eubank with no option but to clinch and recover.

Chris Eubank Jr. won an instant classic over Conor Benn on Saturday in London, with father Chris Eubank Sr. unexpectedly joining his corner.

However you personally felt about Eubank Jnr vs. Benn going in, the feeling afterwards would have been the same. Like the aftermath of the wedding, or the funeral, or the dinner party you had been dreading,