Conor Benn could have gained extra respect and recognition in defeat towards Chris Eubank Jr than he has for any of his 23 wins, arising quick with a tremendously courageous and hard-fought effort towards a naturally greater man, in what turned out to be a struggle even larger than its promoters doubtless figured.
Benn didn’t complain of a theft or something, sounding upset, which you’d count on of somebody who got here up quick giving that type of effort.
“I felt prefer it was a detailed struggle. I’ve obtained to observe it again, I do know it was shut. I stayed on the ropes possibly a bit too lengthy, and he labored tougher in the direction of the tip. I’m gonna have to observe it again, however I loved it,” he stated.
Benn (23-1, 14 KO) stated that the pre-fight speak didn’t imply something as soon as the bell sounded, and that he knew Eubank (35-3, 25 KO) was a very good fighter and a tricky problem stepping into.
He additionally stated that he’d like to do the rematch instantly at 160, but when it’s not there, he’ll return to 147 and goal Mario Barrios and the WBC title.
“We all the time knew Chris is an effective fighter. I imply all of the combating speak is combating speak. He’s a very good fighter,” Benn stated.
“I consider I can struggle at 160. If we don’t do the rematch — which I’d like to avenge that loss — then we’ll return right down to welterweight and win the WBC world title. It’s both Mario Barrios or the rematch with Eubank. No matter occurs subsequent, I’ll be content material with.”
