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Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice and Idris Elba among stars at Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn

Published on April 26, 2025 at 08:56 PM

MARCUS RASHFORD led the star names at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to finally watch Conor Benn take on Chris Eubank Jr.

, and Gordon Ramsey were spotted settling in before the all-British main event in front of65,000 fans.

Close-up of a man speaking.
Newly injured Marcus Rashford sat ringside
Man in a light beige cardigan speaks during a live Sky Sports broadcast.
Arsenal star Dedan Rice took a night off from practising free kicks to join the fun
A man sits among a crowd at a boxing match.
Rashford is sitting near England team-mate Rice
A man and woman smiling at each other.
Idris Elba was spotted in the crowd
Gordon Ramsay and another man sitting in a stadium.
Gordon Ramsey was set in front of the commentator booth

The eagerly anticipated family grudge match proved to be a big draw for the showbiz world.

Celebrities from the world of acting, to Premier League footballers and boxing royalty all were in tow tocheer either side on.

looked more causal than usual, as he donned a black Louis Vuitton bomber jacket.

A video spread online of the Manchester United loanee walking to his seat wearing flash sunglasses, while carrying a fizzy soft drink.

The winger missed ‘s 3-0 FA Cup semi-final defeat by across London earlier on Saturday.

Rashford is reportedly set to be joined by , who hasn't been spotted just yet.

A-lister Elba looked stylish in a shirt and black sunglasses with wife Sabrina.

And Elba has backed Benn to win the eye-watering bout.

Illustration comparing Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn's boxing stats.

The British actor said: “My prediction is Benn. He's the younger, fitter fighter. I think he's got a lot more to fight for.

“I think Eubank is a class fighter. But he's past it a little bit now. It'll be Benn's toughest fight, but he will win.”

Close-up of audience members at a boxing match.
British boxer Ben Whittaker snuck in

While midfielder Rice – who beat rivals Spurs on this turf earlier in the season before it was turned into a boxing arena – looked dapper in a smart jacket and white T-shirt.

Rice was sat close to Rashford, with the pair closely chatting during the undercard fights.

And travelled down from Sheffield to watch fellow British boxers fight on the biggest stage.

Whittaker is enjoying some down time after of their rematch in home town last Sunday.

Meanwhile, , and are apparently in the building.

Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice and Idris Elba among stars at Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 3

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Award-winning British chef Ramsey was spotted sitting on the opposite side, in front of the commentator booth.

But believe or not, the biggest shock appearance came when

Eubank Sr had vowed to miss the grudge match after falling out with his son last year.

Sr maintained he could never be in his Jr's corner, after he smashed an and refused to move up to super-middleweight.

Eubank had even toldthat his son had “never understood” boxing.

But he touchingly told Sky Sports cameras that he “loves his son” before Jr took to the ring on Saturday.

Chris Eubank Jr. and his father Chris Eubank Sr. surrounded by people.

And it all threatened to kick off back stage before the main event.

Benn tried to throw one final mind game towards Eubank Jr.

sent– who beat bitter enemyin 2014 – into his opponent's dressing room to oversee the wrapping of his hands.

A member of both boxers' teams are allowed one person into the opposing dressing room to watch over the process.

But footage shared by Matchroom Boxing revealed Saunders was

A furious bust up ensued outside with Eubank's manager Napper – also known as Elliott Amoakoh – and Saunders – flanked by a right-hand man.

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