Conor Benn Is Not Impressed by Chris Eubank Jr's Performance in Smith vs Eubank 2
Conor Benn, a notable welterweight contender, was left unimpressed despite Chris Eubank Jr.'s decisive victory over Liam Smith in their Smith vs Eubank 2 rematch. Previously, in Smith vs Eubank first bout, Smith had floored Eubank in just four rounds. However, the Smith vs Eubank 2 rematch told a different story in Manchester. While Eubank seemed to control each round, knocking Smith down twice and compelling the referee to end the Smith vs Eubank 2 match, Benn remained skeptical. A potential face-off between Benn and Eubank had been in the cards last October. Still, plans went awry when Benn tested positive for a prohibited substance, a development that has kept him tied in a legal tussle with the British Boxing Board of Control and UKAD. Benn speculated that Smith's subpar performance was due to a leg injury. He commented:
“Smith made him look good. What, it takes you ten rounds to dispatch of someone who’s got a broken leg? I’m not really impressed.”as reported by Talk Sport and No Smoke Sport. He further expressed his desire to settle their unfinished business with Eubank. Benn added:
“You could definitely see that it was an injury, that’s all that was. 100 percent, you could tell Smith wasn’t on his game. His punches lacked precision, and he couldn't evade the oncoming blows."He critiqued Eubank's strategy, saying:
“I didn’t think it was an impressive performance. If you’ve got a wounded man in there, you should take charge and finish it. If my opponent was injured and unable to fight back, I'd ensure they wouldn't last the round."Although Benn acknowledged that Eubank's performance had improved, he firmly believed Smith's condition played a major role in that. Benn confidently stated his strategy if he were to face Eubank:
“I’d get hold of him [Eubank] within four, I’d go on the offensive right from the start. I'm ready for that match, anytime."Furthermore, Benn emphasized his willingness to ascend two weight classes to battle Eubank.
