An even seventh round followed until Benn unleashed a venomous combination and a huge right onto the head of Eubank Jr.

Benn smiled and goaded his rival as the bell sounded and even though Eubank Jr spat out his gumshield at the start of round eight, a thrilling trade-off concluded this three-minute section.

The rematch had not turned into a brawl like the first encounter, but threatened to explode at any moment and Eubank Sr had words of his advice for his son going into round nine.

Eubank Jr did catch Benn soon after but whistles followed from a subdued crowd during a flat round 10 as fatigue set in.

Benn, dubbed the 'People's Champion' by Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn after defeat seven months ago, had been booed ahead of the first fight, but had the initial support in his home city of London and started strongly.

After Benn immediately rushed to the centre of the ring, he enjoyed the opening exchanges with a succession of body shots.

Eubank Jr looked sluggish and bundled over his rival after being caught in the corner at the start of round two, which also went to the younger man.

The jab brought Eubank Jr some much-needed success but Benn continued to produce the cleaner work to hold the advantage at the midway point of the fourth instalment of the family rivalry.

A mutual respect was fostered during the first fight on April 26 and ensured a largely drama-free fight week - even though the presence of Eubank Sr at Thursday's press conference sparked a heated exchange with old adversary Benn.

With Eubank Sr always set to be in attendance, the rings walks were expected to lack wow factor and star quality until 50 Cent walked out to stun the jubilant crowd at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The American rapper was one of many A-listers present with actors Jason Statham and Pierce Brosnan ringside along with Thierry Henry and pound-for-pound super-middleweight champion Terence Crawford.

Conor Benn claimed redemption against an out-of-sorts Chris Eubank Jr with a masterful display to end the long wait for his family to secure victory in this 35-year rivalry.

The sons of Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr had produced a classic encounter in April which went the way of the latter to ensure it was 2-0 after three historic bouts.

A fourth and final instalment failed to match the drama of previous contests, but Benn produced a composed showing for the best performance of his career to win by unanimous decision after the judges scored the one-sided fight 119-107, 116-110, 118-108.

Here’s what 50 Cent thought:

Some of the best images from a historic night:

Benn’s winning moment:

Our very own columnist Steve Bunce speaking on Radio 5 Live: “Obviously there was something wrong with Eubank, but take nothing away from Benn. He was brilliant from the start, powerful, controlled, patient. Everything he wasn't in the first fight, he was magnificent.”

Eubank: “I’ve been through hell and back to get to this fight, and it is what it is.

“I tried my best, and listen: the kid fought hard, he fought tough.

“He’s got power! He was bigger than me on the scales, I don’t know how you did it.

“Listen, we put on a show, and yeah, Conor Benn was the best man tonight, so congratulations to him.”

A trilogy? Benn says no...

Eubank: “It’s 1-1, I’ve got to go away and deal with some things I’ve been dealing with, and who knows?”

He puts his hand on Benn’s shoulder.

Benn: “How does it feel? I got one on you, Nige! I got one on you, mate!

“You know what? I wanna thank everyone who’s come out tonight.

“I feel like this is the end of the Benn-Eubank saga. Done, finished, over.

“I know Chris has twins coming, and I’ve got my boy...

“To everyone who said I can’t box, put that in your pipe and smoke it. How about that?”

Asked about Eubank Jr, he says: “It’s gone quiet real quick!

“I mean, listen, this wouldn’t have been what it was without Chris – and our dads most of all.

“This is generational. This has never been done before.

“Credit to Chris, that’s all I’ve got to say. Thank you, [Chris].

“Not bad for two silver-spoon kids, eh?”