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Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn Set for Long-Awaited Grudge Match

The middleweight bout on April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium revives a decades-old family rivalry, with unique weight rules and a stacked undercard.

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Overview

  • The fight, originally scheduled for October 2022 but delayed due to Conor Benn's failed drug tests, will now take place at a 160 lb middleweight limit with a 170 lb rehydration cap.
  • The rivalry traces back to the 1990s when their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn, engaged in two highly publicized bouts.
  • The British Boxing Board of Control fined Chris Eubank Jr. £100,000 in February for smashing an egg on Benn’s face during a press conference, escalating tensions.
  • The undercard features notable bouts, including Anthony Yarde vs. Lyndon Arthur III and Liam Smith vs. Aaron McKenna, with the event airing on DAZN PPV and Sky Sports Box Office for £19.95.
  • The fight carries a reported £18 million prize purse, split 60-40 in favor of Eubank Jr., adding significant financial stakes to the grudge match.