Chris Eubank Jr revealed that the pre-fight "issues" he alluded to before his loss to Conor Benn were more than just physical struggles.
The 33-year-old had been open about the emotional toll of his first fight with Benn, a rematch which saw the Englishman's devastating left hook leave him stunned and on his backside twice in the last round of their bout.
Eubank Jr told reporters afterwards that he had gone through "hell and back" to prepare for the match.
He had also suffered some significant physical injuries beforehand, including a bruised face, which he said may have been a factor in how well Benn performed.
The 33-year-old had been open about the emotional toll of his first fight with Benn, a rematch which saw the Englishman's devastating left hook leave him stunned and on his backside twice in the last round of their bout.
Eubank Jr told reporters afterwards that he had gone through "hell and back" to prepare for the match.
He had also suffered some significant physical injuries beforehand, including a bruised face, which he said may have been a factor in how well Benn performed.
I feel bad for him, he went through so much physically and emotionally before the match. A bruised face isn't nothing to brush off, you know? 
And now he's saying it was a tough pre-fight, that he was going through hell and back... 
That left hook from Benn must've been brutal! 
. Eubank Jr seemed to be all in on that fight, pouring his heart out for the rematch. But at the same time, he's gotta admit, Benn came correct 
. I'm curious to see how Eubank Jr recovers from this and what changes he'll make to come back stronger next time 
. Maybe a new trainer or something? The thing is, Benn was like a wrecking ball in that last round 
. Did Eubank Jr just get caught with the wrong punch or did he not see it coming? Either way, it's been an interesting few weeks for boxing fans 
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. And what's with this "hell and back" stuff? Sounds like a bunch of hype to me 
. But the emotional toll of it all? That's a different story altogether.
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. It's a harsh reality check for all of us who think we're invincible, even in sports 
. We need more support systems like therapy and mentorship programs in place for athletes dealing with similar issues 
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. He was really struggling to prepare for that fight and it took a toll on his mental health too. It's not just about the physical stuff, but how you're gonna deal with the pressure and stress of being in the ring. I feel bad for the dude, he seemed like he was already at his breaking point before even getting in the ring 
. The fact that he went through all this emotional struggle to prepare for the match is crazy – I mean, who wouldn't be affected by something like that? 
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. Maybe it'll help break down some of those barriers and make the sport a bit more relatable?
& i cant even imagine how frustrating it mst b 2 have 2 go thru all that prep & struggle 4 a fight tht doesnt even go ur way 
1 thing tho, lets give it 2 him 4 bein so open & honest abt his struggles, it takes alot of courage 2 share that kinda stuff with the world 
