Conor Benn back in training just 48 hours after brutal fight with Chris Eubank Jr that put both boxers in hospital
CONOR BENN is already back in the gym – just days after his agonising defeat to Chris Eubank Jr.
The welterweight contender put on a fight for the ages with his sworn enemy in front of a sold-out crowd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last Saturday.
Eubank Jr ensured his family maintained bragging rights over the Benns with a unanimous decision victory in the closely contested 12-rounder.
Benn, 28, cut a crestfallen figure in the aftermath of the Spurs slugfest and was consoled by his dad Nigel.
But he’s seemingly already done licking his wounds and back plotting his ring return.
Benn shared a video of himself jogging on the treadmill on his Instagram and X pages on Monday morning, in which he reflected on his first professional loss.
He said: “Yes, people. Attack the week, make the days count.
“School’s never out. Working, learning and staying in shape. The same, really.
“I watched the fight back. I, personally, have me up [by] a point. I wouldn’t mind a, you know, one point either way.
“Four points is a bit wide, in my opinion. But you keep it moving.
“I ain’t gonna cry over spilt milk. I’ve got to do better than I do.
“And work harder, if that’s possible, and work as smart as I can.
“We gotta keep it moving. We’re just getting started. Just getting started, baby.
“Come on, attack the week. Let’s go.”
Boxing fans were stunned to see Benn back in the gym so soon after his gruelling war with his arch nemesis.
One wrote on X: “Get after it, Conor.”
Another said: “Winner’s mentality.”
And another said: “Massive respect, you’re a great fighter.”
One remarked: “No way that fight was 116-112. Again, hell of a fight. “Happy you’re back training.”
Another chimed in: “Let’s go, champ.”
Both men left a piece of their soul in the ring after that iconic fight, which left them requiring trips to the hospital.
Eubank Jr had to be under observation for two nights due to extreme dehydration but has since been discharged.