Benn-Eubank II - my scoring, my view

Benn: 4, 6 (9-9), 7, 8, 10.

Eubank: 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 11.

Even: 12.

(Benn deducted 1pt for fouls)


Eubank cruised the first 3 rounds but by the 4th and 5th rounds still hadn't got his jab going, which was a mistake. Benn took the 4th and 10th more cleanly and clearly than either fighter took any of the rounds. Eubank edged the 9th and 11th by getting his jab working. The 5th, 6th and 12th saw some nasty heavy exchanges but generally sloppy by their standards- both seemed to have stamina issues on the night out there.

Benn finally got to grips with Eubank's awkward defense to take the 7th and 8th, albeit in a scrappy manner. Eubank never really got to grips with Benn's improved defense, but wouldn't have needed to had he got his jab working by the 4th, in which case he may of even had an easyish win. The best punch of the fight by far was landed by Benn in the 10th, a leaping left hook. But other left hooks earlier that were too low caused a point deduction for Nigel.


Final Score:
Eubank- 115
Benn- 113



General thoughts are that Eubank was moving well and trying to be sharp and stiff, but he just wasn't his usual slick self that night. While Benn's head and upper body movement was better than ever and caused it to appear as if Chris was throwing 12 rounds of inaccurate shoeshiners. I don't think Benn did enough quantity of quality offensive work, however, even though he appeared a little more 'on' and a lot less 'off', than Eubank that night. All-in-all a poor fight by their standards, with far too much falling and clutching thoughout.

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Originally Posted by berry

Benn: 4, 6 (9-9), 7, 8, 10.

Eubank: 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 11.

Even: 12.

(Benn deducted 1pt for fouls)


Eubank cruised the first 3 rounds but by the 4th and 5th rounds still hadn't got his jab going, which was a mistake. Benn took the 4th and 10th more cleanly and clearly than either fighter took any of the rounds. Eubank edged the 9th and 11th by getting his jab working. The 5th, 6th and 12th saw some nasty heavy exchanges but generally sloppy by their standards- both seemed to have stamina issues on the night out there.

Benn finally got to grips with Eubank's awkward defense to take the 7th and 8th, albeit in a scrappy manner. Eubank never really got to grips with Benn's improved defense, but wouldn't have needed to had he got his jab working by the 4th, in which case he may of even had an easyish win. The best punch of the fight by far was landed by Benn in the 10th, a leaping left hook. But other left hooks earlier that were too low caused a point deduction for Nigel.


Final Score:
Eubank- 115
Benn- 113



General thoughts are that Eubank was moving well and trying to be sharp and stiff, but he just wasn't his usual slick self that night. While Benn's head and upper body movement was better than ever and caused it to appear as if Chris was throwing 12 rounds of inaccurate shoeshiners. I don't think Benn did enough quantity of quality offensive work, however, even though he appeared a little more 'on' and a lot less 'off', than Eubank that night. All-in-all a poor fight by their standards, with far too much falling and clutching thoughout.

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and that took you 15years to compile??

Have a score stuffed somewhere.Have to dig up copy of fight...mainly remember being disturbed by Benns shaved head and irritated by Eubanks Beverly hills top hat swagger,as usual.Thought Benn took it by two if I remember correctly....welcome to the Forum

Three other close fights many deemed that Eubank lost - Watson I, Thornton, Rocchigiani - I've re-watched recently and score them all for Eubank by significant margins. He boxes beautifully in these three fights actually, sweeping the first 4 or 5 rounds of them and being efficient, effective or active enough down the stretch to keep his nose clearly in front.

I think Benn II was a genuine off-night for him. His offensive timing wasn't there.

Can't remember my RBR score, but I know it would be VERY hard to find a way that Eubank won that fight. I had Benn a clear winner

Still very bitter about this so many years on

Benn won the fight by a clear 2-3 rounds

Nigel Benn won the fight.

No doubt about it.

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Three other close fights many deemed that Eubank lost - Watson I, Thornton, Rocchigiani - I've re-watched recently and score them all for Eubank by significant margins. He boxes beautifully in these three fights actually, sweeping the first 4 or 5 rounds of them and being efficient, effective or active enough down the stretch to keep his nose clearly in front.

I think Benn II was a genuine off-night for him. His offensive timing wasn't there.

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Had to go back and def had Benn up by 2.Have to say as crazy as it may sound out of all of his close-depatable fights I actually think Thorton deserved the nod over Eubanks in more convincing fashion.Rewatched and had him up 116-113,official score well skewed to me.He flat out out worked and out hustled a going through the motions Eubank.

when the final Bell went I knew Eubank hadn't won - but I seem to remember wondering about the draw.

the deducted point made all the difference.

I still can't believe there wasn't a third bout - no I don't count that Gladiators showdown thing :)

I haven't viewed this fight for a long time, but I remember having Benn up by a point at the end, but with the deduction that he incurred, I felt a draw was the right result at the time.

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Originally Posted by berry

Three other close fights many deemed that Eubank lost - Watson I, Thornton, Rocchigiani - I've re-watched recently and score them all for Eubank by significant margins. He boxes beautifully in these three fights actually, sweeping the first 4 or 5 rounds of them and being efficient, effective or active enough down the stretch to keep his nose clearly in front.

I think Benn II was a genuine off-night for him. His offensive timing wasn't there.

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I can't really remember the other two fights you mentioned, but in my mind Chris Eubank for certain lost to Watson, Benn, in close but clear enough fashion.

I had Benn winning by a couple of rounds and from what I remember he was unlucky to get the point deduction. Eubanks wore his trunks far too high.

I watched this fight when i was real little..can't even remember it. Wanna go back and watch it but i hated Benn and was a big Eubank fan...so i'd probably be inclined to score the close rounds to eubank as the o.p did :D

Had Benn winning by a few rounds I think.

Benn won the fight in question by 2 rounds .
Other fights Eubank lost :-
Watson won the first fight with Eubank.
Dan Schommer beat Eubank by 3 rounds.
Eubank had numerous dodgy decisions , and never in my opinion " BOXED BEAUTIFULLY AS YOU SAY "

Eubanks was protected by the then new governing body called Warren Boxing Organisation.

Eubank-Watson I....


Eubank: 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12.

Watson: 3, 6, 7, 8, 11.


The most clear rounds won of the fight were 2, 4 and 5 for Eubank. I don't think Watson won a single round as clear as day.

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Eubank-Watson I....


Eubank: 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12.

Watson: 3, 6, 7, 8, 11.


The most clear rounds won of the fight were 2, 4 and 5 for Eubank. I don't think Watson won a single round as clear as day.

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Is that you Chris??

That scoring is being generous to Michael if anything. 6, 7 and 8 were a case of Eubank losing the rounds more than Mike winning them.

He was just in there with a phenomenally skilled fighter who's movement and range he couldn't grasp. All efficiency (Eubank)- making up for that desperate lack of stamina!

It's a shame he couldn't find the blows to end the fights in Watson I, Benn II. That was a case of Watson and Benn not letting him, though, with supreme defences.. Watson's tight upper tucked and Benn's loose upper movement.