Despite the size difference, Benn came out fearlessly in the opening rounds, using angles and footwork to avoid Eubank's jab and unloading with winging power shots that connected behind a quick jab. In the third round, Benn landed a heavy left that left Eubank with no option but to clinch and recover.

London is playing host to one of the most anticipated fights of the year as Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn go head-to-head in a middleweight all-British grudge match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

LONDON (Reuters) -Chris Eubank Jr dealt fellow-Briton Conor Benn a first professional career defeat after winning a thrilling middleweight grudge match on a unanimous points decision on Saturday. All three judges scored the non-title fight 116-112 after a pulsating 12-round slugfest,