Chris Eubank Jr’s rematch defeat by Conor Benn may be the time to retire, according to former boxers Carl Frampton and Barry Jones.
Eubank, 36, was beaten unanimously by Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, seven months on from Eubank’s victory in the first meeting between the two.
All three judges scored the fight convincingly in favour of Benn with Eubank struggling to even challenge his rival, months after beating him.
“It was a great performance from Conor, but this might be the time to call it a day for Chris,” retired world champion Frampton told DAZN.
“I’m not trying to be harsh, I’m just being honest.”
Former WBO super-featherweight champion Jones echoed Frampton’s sentiment, pointing to Eubank’s struggles throughout fight.
“I do think it should be the end for Chris,” said Jones on DAZN.
“It was evident from round one that he was flat. It could be weight or it could be wear and tear, I think it’s the latter.
“We should give all the credit to Conor Benn, but there were opportunities for Chris to pull the trigger.
“He didn’t throw his punches from round one. He was quite lethargic.”
Lightweight world champion Shakur Stevenson, who has won belts in multiple weights, said Eubank was clearly “weight drained”.
Eubank has fought most of his recent career at middleweight but was restricted by a rehydration clause on fight day that prevented him from putting more than 10lbs.
Boxing legend turned promoter Oscar De La Hoya also defended Eubank’s performance.
“Let me give you a little tutorial on boxing,” he wrote on X.
“Eubank never had a chance due to weight drain.”
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