The long-awaited clash between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn lived up to the hype — not just in terms of action, but in the eye-watering purses both fighters took home. With a total reported purse of £18 million, this bout was one of the most lucrative British domestic fights in recent memory.

Here’s a full breakdown of the financials — including how much each fighter earned per punch and per minute.

• Total purse: £18,000,000
  

• Eubank Jr’s share (60%): £10,800,000
  

• Conor Benn’s share (40%): £7,200,000

However, Eubank Jr incurred a £375,000 fine for missing weight on his first attempt, reducing his actual earnings to £10,425,000

The bout was a high-volume affair, with both fighters throwing hundreds of punches over 12 grueling rounds.

Punches thrown:

• Chris Eubank Jr: 912 punches
  

• Conor Benn: 593 punches
  

Earnings per punch:

• Eubank Jr: £10,425,000 ÷ 912 = £11,431.58 per punch
  

• Conor Benn: £7,200,000 ÷ 593 = £12,138.11 per punch
  

➡️ Despite earning less overall, Benn actually made more money per punch thrown — a stat that might raise a few eyebrows.

The fight lasted the full 12 rounds, totaling 36 minutes of fighting. Add in 11 minutes of rest between rounds, and both fighters spent 47 minutes from the opening bell to the final one.

Earnings per minute (based on total in-ring time):

• Eubank Jr: £10,425,000 ÷ 47 = £221,808.51 per minute
  

• Conor Benn: £7,200,000 ÷ 47 = £153,191.49 per minute

➡️ Eubank walked away with a staggering £220k+ per minute, even after his weight penalty.

It’s also worth noting that Eubank Jr landed 367 punches in this contest — a personal best for his career. That kind of volume, combined with his pay-per-punch earnings, underscores just how active and effective he was on fight night, despite multiple factors stacked against him in terms of being weight drained and the smaller ring.

Beyond the drama, build-up, and boxing legacy, this fight was a lucrative payday for both men. Whether you’re a boxing purist or just here for the numbers, there’s no denying the financial scale of this British blockbuster.

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(Punch Stat data from CompuBox)