Conor Benn Fears Losing to Chris Eubank Jr

Conor Benn reveals his deep fear of losing to Chris Eubank Jr., which drives his intense 5am training regimen for their April 26, 2025, fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a venue known for hosting major boxing events like Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk.

This fight marks the revival of a generational rivalry, as their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn, fought twice in the 1990s; the 2022 bout was canceled after Conor Benn failed two drug tests, leading to a nearly 1,000-day delay and heightened animosity.

Benn’s move up two weight classes from welterweight to face Eubank Jr., combined with his past drug test controversy, adds pressure, as Eubank Jr. has publicly labeled both himself and Benn as polarizing figures in British boxing, with Benn facing increased scrutiny post-suspension.