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Anthony Joshua’s emphatic nine-word response to Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight

Published on April 28, 2025 at 02:03 PM

ANTHONY JOSHUA summed up Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn's thrilling fight in just nine words.

The born rivals gave fans an with Eubank Jr awarded a unanimous decision victory.

Chris Eubank Jr. boxing Conor Benn.
Conor Benn was beaten by Chris Eubank Jr on points
Anthony Joshua at a boxing workout.
Anthony Joshua summed up the fight in a nine-word statement

And former world heavyweight champion AJ summed up the feelings of the entire nation with his post-fight reaction.

Joshua, 35, said: “Watching this fight makes me proud to be British.”

The second generation grudge bout followed – won by Eubank Sr.

But the two-weight world champion threatened to boycott his son's bout.

Eubank Sr warned his eldest should be fighting at super-middleweight and never allowed to jump up from welterweight.

His son also missed Friday's 160lb middleweight limit by an agonising 0.05lb –

But he did hit the 170lb rehydration cap on the morning of the bout – leading to concerns over his health heading into the fight.

looked destined to head into the fight of his life all on his own – until his dad made the most grand and surprising entrances.

Sr sent Spurs' £1billion stadium into a frenzy after

A rematch clause is in their contract with Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh

ButEubank Jrcould choose to move back up in weight while Benn has options down at welterweight to fight WBC champion Mario Barrios.

Both ended up in hospital with Benn being discharged first and heading right back into

He said: “Yes, people. Attack the week, make the days count.

“School's never out. Working, learning and staying in shape. The same, really.

“I watched the fight back. I, personally, have me up a point. I wouldn't mind a, you know, one point either way.

“Four points is a bit wide, in my opinion. But you keep it moving. I ain't gonna cry over spilt milk. I've got to do better than I do.

“And work harder, if that's possible, and work as smart as I can. We gotta keep it moving. We're just getting started. Just getting started, baby.

“Come on, attack the week. Let's go.”

Eubank Jr, 35, was also released on Monday morning and

He posted: “Well it took nearly 3 years but we finally got the job done.

“Big shout out to everyone that supported the fight on Saturday & made it the once in a lifetime event that it was... without the fans none of this is possible, thank you.”

Benn, 28, reacted to Eubank being discharged by posting “Great news”, and a hand-clapping emoji.

Chris Eubank Jr. celebrates his victory with his father after a boxing match.
Eubank Jr celebrates victory with his dad

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