Ferocious Eubank v Benn fight in pictures

Conor Benn is consoled by his father Nigel and trainer Tony Simms
Conor Benn was the underdog stepping into the fight as the lighter fighter [Getty Images]

Chris Eubank Jr defended his family name by beating Conor Benn on points 35 years after his father’s victory over Nigel Benn.

On a night packed with emotion and a surprise appearance from Eubank Sr, there were plenty of brilliant pictures to choose from.

BBC Sport has selected some of the best from a thrilling fight.

Eubank Sr made a surprise appearance in a WWE-style entrance

Conor Benn had his father Nigel by his side

Nigel Benn follows his son Conor Benn, dressed in a black robe, into the ring
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The two fathers hugged before the fight

Nigel benn and Chris Eubank Jr embrace
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Benn started strong, landing heavy in round three

Conor Benn punches Chris Eubank Jr with a left hand
[Getty Images]

Eubank came charging back, taking control in the second half

Conor Benn is punched by Chris Eubank jr
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Eubank shrugged off a cut from a clash of heads

Chris Eubank Jr's trainer sees to a cut over his eye
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Both men celebrated at the final bell

Conor Benn is on the shoulders of his father Nigel Benn
[Reuters]

Eubank sank to his knees after being declared the winner

Chris Eubank Jr sinks to his knees as he is declared the winner over Conor Benn
[PA Media]

Benn was overcome with emotion in defeat

Conor Benn is devastated with his  father beside him
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Eubank Sr, absent from fight week, lifted his son in the air

Chris Eubank Sr lifts up his son celebrating
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