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Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn Set for Long-Awaited Fight in London Tonight

The sons of British boxing legends clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, two years after doping controversy delayed their showdown.

Overview

  • Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will face off tonight at 10 pm BST after passing final rehydration checks, marking the culmination of a two-and-a-half-year saga.
  • The fight, held at middleweight with a 170 lb rehydration clause, sees Benn moving up two weight classes and Eubank Jr fined £375,000 for a marginal weigh-in miss.
  • The bout revives the storied rivalry between their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, who fought twice in the 1990s and remain iconic figures in British boxing.
  • Benn returns to the UK ring after being cleared by WADA following a 2022 doping scandal, while Eubank Jr enters with significant experience and a history of high-profile fights.
  • The event, broadcast globally on DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office for £19.95, is expected to draw over 66,000 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.