Conor Benn admits he was a ‘broken man’ as he reveals secret behind his transformation

Join the Miguel Delaney Inside Football Get exclusive insights and behind-the scenes access to the Miguel Delaney: inside newsletter Football Join the Miguel Delaney Inside newsletter Football newsletterConor Benn cut a composed figure at Wednesday’s open workout, inviting his father, Nigel, into the ring, as he revealed therapy has transformed his mindset ahead of his rematch with Chris Eubank Jr. He said he harboured “a lot hatred, a great deal of bitterness” prior to their first bout. This was fueled by the scrutiny surrounding a failed test in 2022, which derailed their original encounter. Benn may be seeking redemption this Saturday, but he seems at peace with the recent events. Benn, along with his father Nigel (former world middleweight champion), took part in some light-hearted shadowboxing at The Pelligon Canary Wharf. Benn told DAZN that he was “happy to be here”. “Do you want to know something? I was still recovering. A strong mind can carry a weak body but a strong body can’t carry a weak mind. It’s all mental.” Conor Benn says that therapy helped him prepare for his rematch with Chris Eubank Jr. I used to wake up angry in the morning and go to sleep angry. I don’t feel that way now.Benn was candid when asked what he attributed his new-found peace to. He replied, “Therapy.” Lots of therapy. Many people helped. I was a man who was broken, a man who was broken from working, but it was my job and my priority to get back into the ring. That is where I found my peace. It was difficult. It was difficult mentally. It was hard mentally.” Eubank Jr spent nearly 20 minutes on the canvas, ignoring PA system calls to conclude his workout, under the watchful eye of Benn’s cornerman, Tony Sims.Enjoy 185+ fights a year on DAZN, the Global Home of BoxingNever miss a fight from top promoters. You can watch on any device, anywhere and anytime. Buy NowADVERTISEMENT. We will receive commission if you subscribe to this service. The revenue generated by this service helps fund the journalism at The Independent. Enjoy over 185 fights each year on DAZN.com, the Global Home of Boxing.Never miss an event from top promoters. You can watch anywhere and anytime. Buy Now. You will earn a commission when you sign up for this service. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.In contrast to Benn’s openness, Eubank Jr declined a DAZN interview and snubbed Chisora’s request for a picture. Chris Eubank Jr. did not address the media following his open workout. (Nick Potts/PA). (PA Wire). Despite his silence in the media, the 36 year-old took it to Instagram to accuse Benn of “scamming” fans with an NFT Pump and Dump scheme. He urged followers to share their experiences. As the rematch draws closer, the contrasting approaches – Benn’s introspective peace versus Eubank Jr’s combative social media presence – set the stage for a compelling encounter.
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