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Like father, like son: Conor Benn, Chris Eubank Jr. and the future of British boxing

Birmingham, England, Nov. 18, 1990. After weeks of bitter back-and-forths, two of Britain's finest prizefighters enter the ring. Nigel Benn, the betting favorite, comes out with all guns blazing, hunting for the elusive Chris Eubank. After eight rounds of competitive action, both fighters entered the 9th with their title aspirations in the balance. Benn grasps the upper-hand in the 9th round, dropping Eubank with a left hand, but unbeknownst to Benn, his success would be shortlived. Eubank stands up, readies himself and within moments, lands a combination which would rock his foe and bring the fight to within moments of a finish.