Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 Scorecards Leaves Boxing World Stunned
The scorecards for Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn 2 have emerged and it has stunned everyone.
Benn outclassed Eubank Jr. and dropped him twice in the final round to secure a lopsided decision on Saturday.
He beat him by unanimous decision to exact revenge, having suffered a defeat in their first meeting last April and claimed his family's first victory over the Eubank clan in their 35-year rivalry.
Naturally, the judges' scorecards were wide in favour of Benn, who dominated the rematch.
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Howard Foster had it 119-107 while Marcus McDonnell's scorecard read 118-108.
But John Latham scored it a lot closer, inexplicably scoring it 116-110 to the dismay of boxing fans on social media.
People couldn't believe Latham's scorecard after Michael Buffer read it out following the final bell.
One X user wrote: "Bloody Hell, the guy who scored it 116-110 shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a fight ever again."
A second said: "Whoever scored 116-110 should be sacked."
A third added: "116-110????? Good grief what fight was he watching."
A fourth slammed: "116-110? Laughable."
Another commented: "116-110 is one of the worst scorecards I've ever heard. Luckily it doesn't make a difference but fire that person immediately."
Speaking after the fight, DAZN pundit Carl Frampton said he struggled to give Eubank Jr. a single round against Benn.
Eubank Jr. couldn't get going as his punch output was very low compared to the first fight.
Benn, however, showed his class as he controlled the fight, picking his rival apart over the course of their showdown.
Speaking after his victory over Eubank Jr., Benn said: "I want to thank everyone that has come out tonight, it's been some journey. This is the end of the Benn Eubank saga, over. Chris has twins coming and I have my boy, but this ends here.
"Everyone says I can't box, put that in your pipe and smoke it.
"This wouldn't have been what it was without Chris. Our dads most of all, this is generational, never been done before in history. Credit to Chris, thank you for sharing the ring with me."
Eubank Jr. added: "I've been through hell and back to get to this night, it is what is it.
"I tried my best, the kid fought hard, he has power. We put on a show, Benn was the better man tonight.
"It's 1-1, I have to go away and deal with some of the things I've been dealing with over the past few months.
"Who knows, maybe we will see something new with me and him, or maybe we won't. Right now, it's his night."
Topics: Chris Eubank Jr, Conor Benn, Boxing, Fan Reactions
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