Chris Eubank Jr is the favourite to beat Conor Benn again, but here’s how ‘The Destroyer’ can get revenge

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Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are set to renew their hostilities on Saturday night after a high-octane inaugural encounter. In April, Eubank Jr scooped a unanimous decision victory following 12 damaging rounds that took a significant toll on both men’s bodies. By the time the final bell sounded, the pair were bloodied, bruised and dazed.Eubank Jr sank to his knees as the final scores were read out, with a mixture of relief and exhaustion painted across his reddened face.All three judges sided with the Brighton boxer via margins of 116-112, his father watching on with pride as the family tally was extended to 2-0-1 over the Benn clan.Just like their dads before them, a rematch was inevitable.Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh initially announced their sequel for September, but Eubank Jr needed more time to rest and recuperate.While Benn returned to the gym 48 hours after their gruelling contest, Eubank Jr remained in hospital with severe dehydration, resulting from his difficulty with making the 160lbs limit and a subsequent 10lbs rehydration clause. The same terms have been inserted into the contracts for the sequel, and consequently, weight has been a massive talking point in the lead-up to fight night. However, there are several other factors at play, as talkSPORT.com lays out in detail during our breakdown of the barnburning second bout.Conor Benn’s keys to victory Benn admits he fought with too much emotion when he first locked horns with Eubank Jr, and has vowed to box with his ‘head rather than his heart’ when they run it back.A more disciplined approach will certainly benefit Benn, who looked borderline erratic during portions of the fight.Watch Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 with DAZN*If you click the link in this box, we will earn affiliate revenueThe Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch is almost upon us, and you can watch all the action with DAZN.You can currently get a 7 day free trial of DAZN when you purchase this fight, click the link below to view options.Buy Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 from DAZNBenn needs to harness his emotions and disguise his right handGettyAt times, Benn lunged in without setting up his shots and was made to pay for overreaching.Benn’s overhand right is his most devastating punch, but he will need to hide it behind effective jabs and feints if he wants Eubank Jr to feel its full effect.While harnessing his emotions is certainly important, Benn must make sure it doesn’t come at the expense of his pressure and work rate.‘The Destroyer’ did an excellent job of forcing Eubank Jr onto his heels during their last outing, although at points he was suspect of following his foe around the ring. For Benn to dictate the fight, he must make better use of lateral movement to cut down the ring.If Benn can trap Eubank Jr in the corners and against the ropes, then he will have the best chance of landing the knockout blow he so desperately desires.Chris Eubank Jr’s keys to victoryWhile Benn is looking to step in and fight at close range, Eubank Jr needs to keep it long.Eubank Jr needs to step back more to create space for his punchesGETTYEstablishing his jab early will go a long way in achieving this goal.Eubank Jr did an excellent job of varying the speed and placement of the shot during the opening stanzas, although he often neglected his right in the first half of the fight.If Eubank Jr hopes to deter Benn from marching him down, he will need to alternate between jabbing and moving to holding his feet and punching through the target with the back hand.His most eye-catching shot in their first fight was a well-placed check left hook.Eubank Jr set up the punch by luring Benn in with a fool’s guard before leaning back to make his rival miss and pay.While it was certainly effective, it became predictable as the fight wore on, and Eubank Jr’s lackadaisical low lead hand placement and sometimes stationary footwork meant he absorbed more right hands than he should have.All eyes will be on north London ahead of the mouth-watering rematchA small half step back to help create time and space for his counters is the key adjustment Eubank Jr should make under Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre.We saw this implemented to great effect during his rematch with Liam Smith, the last time he teamed up with Terence Crawford‘s coach.Another shot that Eubank Jr neglected that has been a key weapon for him in the past is the right uppercut.This should be especially effective when Benn dips low, particularly as he often does so on the centre line.Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn IIPick your winner: Eubank Jr 30/1 or Benn 40/1CLAIM HERE18+ New customers only. Opt in, bet max £1 on Chris Eubank Jnr OR Conor Benn To Win the Fight – Match. Get enhanced odds paid in Free Bets, which expire in 7 days. Offer valid until 21:30 UK time on 15/11/2025.