In the first fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn, we saw roughly what was expected. Benn relied too heavily on power — something he later admitted. Eubank, in turn, spent too much time standing at a distance that suited his opponent.

This time, things may be slightly different. Not radically: there hasn’t been enough time between the fights for either of them to fully reinvent their style. But lessons have been learned, and that will show.

Conor Benn previously claimed he believed he would win by knockout within 3–4 rounds. Now he has adjusted both his technical and tactical approach in training, and has even restructured how he balances boxing with family life.

Chris Eubank Jr. has brought Brian McIntyre back into his corner — the same trainer who guided him in the rematch against Liam Smith, where Eubank looked sharp and purposeful.

We can expect more thoughtful boxing from both sides: Benn will likely apply cleaner pressure and throw combinations without wasting energy early, while Eubank should box with more calculation and footwork.

But make no mistake — there will still be a fight. These two want to hurt each other.

Experience will likely not be the deciding factor in this rematch: too little time has passed. What matters is what adjustments they are able to implement.

Age, however, is important. Eubank is 36. Against a 29-year-old opponent, that matters — especially considering he will again need to make a tight weight cut. The first time, it was already near the limit.

As fighters get older, making weight becomes harder — and punches feel heavier. Particularly after a physically draining first fight.

There are no guarantees, but the odds that Eubank fades late are higher.

One of the most interesting aspects is the punch volume from their first fight. The boxer who was expected to work more carefully at range actually threw significantly more punches.

Eubank threw over 900 punches at about 40% accuracy. Benn threw nearly 600 at roughly 36% accuracy.

In jabs, Eubank also dominated: 350 vs 137 (40% accuracy vs 25.5%).

In their recent fights, Benn tends to be more accurate, but Eubank’s size and activity in the first fight prevented Benn from settling — and that is a key factor for the rematch.

Seven months have passed since the first fight — enough time to recover and rebuild. Both have had intense camps, but no critical injuries are known.

How those camps were adjusted is known only inside the teams. But there is reasonable hope that the rematch will be higher quality — and this bout is already a strong contender for Fight of the Year.

Statistically, the advantage is with Eubank: 71% stoppage victories compared to Benn’s 61%. He is the naturally bigger man and can cause damage.

But in the first fight, the issue wasn’t power — it was precision.

With McIntyre back in the corner, Eubank has often looked sharper and more composed. We saw that in the Smith rematch.

In the second fight, both fighters have increased knockout potential.

Benn has never been stopped. Eubank has — but the Smith fight is an outlier in context.

In their first meeting, both took clean, heavy shots. If this becomes an exchange again, both will be in danger. But the first fight did not provide clear evidence that either man has a guaranteed path to a knockout.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be full once again. The family rivalry continues — with Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn having fought twice themselves. The legacy is part of what draws the crowd.

There is no longer a mystery or emotional shock factor. Everything is now on the table. This stage becomes pure boxing — as much as that is possible between these two.

Benn is restructuring his lifestyle and training philosophy. Eubank has restored his optimal team.

These are good signs. We may see a very different fight — but still just as technical, intense, and personal.