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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.

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Chris Eubank Jr poses for a photo on stage ahead of his middleweight fight against Conor Benn during the Fatal Fury Grand Arrivals event in London on April 22, 2025.
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face off at a distance on stage in front of Ben Shalom, Founder and CEO of BOXXER and Eddie Hearn, Chairman of Matchroom Sport and Professional Darts Corporation/
Eubank vs Benn

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.