'ATTACK THE WEEK'
Conor Benn back in training just 48 hours after brutal fight with Chris Eubank Jr that put both boxers in hospital
The welterweight is done licking his wounds
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 on Saturday.
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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.
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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.
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"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.
SunSport's Wally Downes Jr gives his verdict on Chris Eubank Jr's win over Conor Benn
"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."
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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.
Eubank Jr vs Benn: SunSport's verdict
THIRTY-FIVE YEARS of the Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr rivalry was settled with 36 minutes of violence.
Yet with all the tremendous heart shown by both boxers, there wasn’t much technique, skill or finesse on display here.
After tons of trash talking, egg throwing and mind games that have been played out to the world over the last three years, SunSport's Wally Downes Jr gives his verdict on what should be the final chapter in one of British boxing's biggest beefs.
Read here to find out why the 12-round slugfest should not be repeated - and why the rivalry should now be put to bed.
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