Nigel Benn has claimed that his undefeated son, Conor Benn (23-0, 14 KOs), forced IBF super-middleweight world champion William Scull (23-0, 9 KOs) to quit during a sparring session in preparation for Conor’s highly anticipated bout with Chris Eubank Jr (34-3, 25 KOs) this Saturday.
The fierce family rivalry is set to reignite at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, two years after the original showdown was derailed by a failed drug test on Conor’s part.
The matchup carries historic weight: Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr shared one of British boxing’s most iconic rivalries during the 1990s. Their two brutal clashes captivated a generation, and now their sons are ready to continue that legacy—this time with pride, bragging rights, and career momentum on the line.
Nigel Benn Shares Confidence In Son Ahead Of Eubank Jr Challenge
“Everything I’m telling you is the truth,” said Nigel Benn. “He was sparring, and around round four or five, [Scull] said, ‘Hold on, I need a minute.’ He was sitting down on the ropes, looking kind of tired.”
“By rounds five, six, and seven, he was feeling the pace. Then in round eight, Conor put it on him—and what did he do? He stopped sparring. He couldn’t even come out for the eighth round.”
Nigel, the former WBC and WBO super-middleweight world champion famously nicknamed “The Dark Destroyer,” expressed unwavering belief in his son’s chances.
“I’m more confident in this fight than I was in mine against [Chris Eubank] Sr.”
Meanwhile, William Scull is scheduled to face pound-for-pound superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on May 3 in Saudi Arabia, with the undisputed super-middleweight championship on the line.
The contest will be the biggest of Scull’s unbeaten pro career, but if Nigel Benn’s claims are accurate, it may also raise serious questions about the Cuban’s readiness for elite-level opposition.
