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Well it is just shy of 30 yrs since the two fathers went to war in the ring in their second fight. How I loved them Saturday night fights on ITV. From the intro music to the actual fights themselves. I was a Nigel Benn fan back then and hard to believe that like most back then, I despised Chris Eubank. Looking back now and over the years my feelings on Eubank have changed. What an unbelievable character we have been lucky to have witnessed. An unusual,quirky, enigmatic character with a big heart. I still think the ring walk in his 2nd fight v Ray Close in Belfast is up there with one of the best ring walks ever. As for the two Son's, I woudn't say that I'm particulary a fan of either. For me Connor Benn has not really been tested. A lot has been made of his win over a PE teacher that had no power to trouble Benn. Eubank Jnr has been in the bigger fights and is the bigger man, having fought at SMW whilst Benn is coming up from WW. Will Eubank possibly be weight drained and not have his natural strength and will Benn look at that as an advantage on his part and think he has the power to trouble Jnr? Many of the boxing pundits are giving Connor Benn a real chance of winning this fight.For me I think Eubank Jnr will be too much in every department.Benn may have his moments but Eubank Jnr for the win and by stoppage is my prediction. A very interesting fight with family pride at stake. Its 1-0 in Eubanks favour with one draw. Although most would agree the Nigel Benn was the better man in their 2nd fight. Whos money is the PW fight fans on?