CHRIS EUBANK JR has spoken out for the first time since being discharged from hospital following victory over Conor Benn.
He left Tottenham's stadium with a heroic
But Eubank Jr – who failed to make the 160lb middleweight limit and had a 10lb rehydration limit the morning of the bout –
And just after 11am on Monday morning, Sky Sports reported that Eubank Jr had been
was also placed in hospital but spoke out on social media too on Monday morning – revealing he was already back training again.
At 10.19am, Eubank Jr, 35, posted on social media: “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, also 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 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.
Benn also jumped from his regular 147lb welterweight fighting weight – causing Eubank Sr to slam the grudge match and threaten to boycott it.
and watched as his eldest walked away with family bragging rights over 12 gruelling rounds.
A rematch clause is in their contract with Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh
But could choose to move back up in weight while Benn has options down at welterweight to fight WBC champion Mario Barrios.
Benn said: “Do I avenge the loss or move back to 147lbs and win a world title? If Barrios is watching, I'd love that,” Benn said.
“But I feel like I just want to settle this.”
Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn added: “In defeat, he's become a superstar.
“We have to think about what we do next, we've seen tonight he's a world-class fighter and can win world titles.
“We've got a rematch up at 160lbs but this kid has an unbelievable future and can be a superstar in this country, filling stadiums.
“I think he can win the rematch but we have to think carefully about what we do because he's been through an unbelievable amount.
“I'd like to see him go back to 147lbs and fight for a world title.”
