Conor Benn is not the champion of the people: Joe Gallagher exposed the shocking truth!

Joe Gallagher spoke after the classic match

On April 30, 2025, the famous coach Joe Gallagher shocked the boxing village when he frankly declared that Conor Benn is not the champion of the people, Chris Eubank Jr himself deserves this title. The speech was given after the dramatic match between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 26, 2025, where Eubank Jr won by a consensus decision from the referees.

Conor Benn failed in the battle of heritage

The match between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr is the focus of the boxing village, following their father’s heritage since the 1990s. Despite being highly expected, Conor Benn could not surpass Eubank Jr, who won with a score of 116-112 on all three transcripts. However, what made the public stir is not only the result of the match, but also what Joe Gallagher revealed about Conor Benn later. He asserted that Benn did not have the real support from fans, and his reputation came from his father’s shadow – legendary Nigel Benn.

Joe Gallagher exposed the shocking truth

In an interview withSeconds Out, Joe Gallagher did not hesitate to criticize Conor Benn: “Conor Benn is not the champion of the people, Chris Eubank Jr is the worthy person!” Gallagher emphasized that Eubank Jr has proven his bravery and resilience in the match, while Benn still has shortcomings in skills and fighting spirit. Gallagher also refers to that Benn has not really faced great challenges in his career, and this defeat is a clear evidence for his not ready to become a true champion.

Reaction of boxing community

Joe Gallagher’s statement has sparked a lot of controversy in the boxing community. Some fans agreed with Gallagher, saying that Conor Benn was overly inflated thanks to his father’s reputation, while others still support Benn and believe that he would return stronger. The defeat against Eubank Jr was not only a professional failure, but also shook the image of Benn in the public eye, especially when he was once caught in a doping scandal in 2022, although he was later vindicated.

Conor Benn and the journey ahead

Despite receiving many criticisms, Conor Benn constantly asserted his determination. In a recent statement on May 14, 2025, Benn loudly challenged Eubank Jr for a rematch in September 2025, and affirmed: “I won that match!” However, because Eubank Jr has not confirmed participation, many people doubt that Eubank Jr is deliberately avoiding to preserve his reputation. Can Conor Benn regain the belief of the fans and prove that he deserves the title of “the champion of the people”?

Joe Gallagher’s affirmation that Conor Benn is not the champion of the people opened a lively debate in the boxing village. The defeat against Chris Eubank Jr and the straightforward comments from Gallagher were a big challenge for Benn’s career. Can he overcome this difficulty to prove his value, or will he continue to be overshadowed by his father’s shadow? Let’s follow the next developments of this debt confrontation!