Conor Benn has wasted no time returning to training just 48 hours after suffering his first professional defeat against rival Chris Eubank Jr at Tottenham's £1billion stadium.
Despite the unanimous decision loss, Benn remains convinced the bout was closer than the official scorecards indicated. 'I watched the fight back. I, personally, have me up [by] a point,' Benn stated. 'Four points is a bit wide, in my opinion. But you keep it moving. I ain't gonna cry over spilt milk.'
The welterweight boxer has already resumed his training regimen, sharing his determination to improve. 'We're just getting started. Just getting started, baby. Come on, attack the week. Let's go,' he declared, emphasizing his commitment to working 'harder, if that's possible.'
The high-profile contest saw both fighters hospitalized for precautionary checks afterward. Eubank Jr missed the post-fight press conference due to his hospital visit but was released on Monday. He later posted a message to fans: '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.'
At the press conference, Benn's father and former world champion Nigel identified what he believes cost his son the victory. 'He was working too much on the ropes, he should have been off the ropes,' the elder Benn observed. 'We're not taking anything away from Chris, it's his night. We can handle defeat gracefully. We'll go back to the drawing board.'
Statbet analysts note that this marked Benn's first professional defeat after an impressive unbeaten run, significantly changing the trajectory of both fighters' careers in the competitive boxing landscape.
Despite the setback, Benn's quick return to training signals his resilience and determination to bounce back stronger from this high-profile defeat.
