Eubank beat Benn on points

Chris Eubank Jr narrowly beat bitter foe Conor Benn as one of Britain's most rancorous and long-running boxing rivalries lived up to the hype at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Both fighters showed wild aggression, taking the centre of the ring and letting their hands go in a 12-round edge-of-your-seat firefight.

Neither boxer could land the telling blow but it was the experience of Eubank, 35, which prevailed as all three judges scored it 116-112.

He claimed bragging rights in a family feud which began 35 years ago when their legendary fathers first fought.

In a sensational plot twist, Eubank arrived at the venue alongside his father, Chris Eubank Sr. The pair had supposedly been estranged for years and Eubank Sr had criticised the match-up.

The heartwarming reconciliation seemingly gave Eubank a boost as he extended his record to 35 wins in 38 fights.

In a result which could have easily gone either way, Benn, 28, loses for the first time in 24 professional fights.

Eubank was taken to the hospital after the fight which is standard procedure for boxers after a gruelling fight.

Benn suggested his rival was being checked for damage to his jaw.

The boxers signed a two-fight deal and, after putting on such a show, could contest a rematch later this year.