‘No truth to the rumours’ – Chris Eubank Jr’s team release statement after he’s rushed to hospital to ‘monitor vitals’
CHRIS EUBANK JR’S team have given a health update after he was rushed to hospital last night.
Eubank beat Conor Benn via unanimous decision in a thrilling bout, 35 years on from their father’s first fight.
Eubank sustained a nasty-looking cut above his eye in the final few rounds but battled on for a famous victory.
After the fight, Jr’s doctor ordered him to hospital and he could not attend his post-fight press conference.
A rumour began to spread of a serious injury, with Benn even saying: “I wish him well. I know he’s gone to the hospital, I have heard he’s got a broken jaw do I wish him a speedy recovery.”
But Eubank’s promoter Ben Shalom has provided fans with an update on his health and ended concerns about his jaw.
He said in a statement: “I’m pleased to confirm that Chris is doing well and currently resting.
“There is no truth to the rumours regarding a broken jaw.
“As part of his standard post-fight protocol, Chris went to hospital for precautionary checks to monitor his vitals and ensure everything is in order.
“They take these measures very seriously, given everything they have experienced in the past.
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“This process is something they now prioritise after every fight.
“Chris and Conor gave absolutely everything in what was the biggest legacy fight of all-time.
“With their fathers standing proudly behind them, it was a moment that will forever be stamped in sporting history.”
Eubank and Benn agreed to a rematch before yesterday’s bout and Saudi Arabian boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh wants them to get back in the ring in September.
He said: “If they’re not injured and ready, we want the rematch in late September at Tottenham.
“The British fans were amazing, and I thank them.”
Benn has already turned his focus to the next clash, saying: “I want the revenge, I want my revenge. I think inactivity played a big part, I think it took me back.
“I had Eubank hurt multiple times but I couldn’t get the finish and I’ll make sure for next time that the finish is there.”
Eubank Jr vs Benn: SunSport's verdict
THIRTY-FIVE YEARS of the Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr rivalry was settled with 36 minutes of violence.
Yet with all the tremendous heart shown by both boxers, there wasn’t much technique, skill or finesse on display here.
After tons of trash talking, egg throwing and mind games that have been played out to the world over the last three years, SunSport’s Wally Downes Jr gives his verdict on what should be the final chapter in one of British boxing’s biggest beefs.
Read here to find out why the 12-round slugfest should not be repeated – and why the rivalry should now be put to bed.