Overview

• Chris Eubank Jr defeated Conor Benn by unanimous decision (116-112) on April 26 but faced severe dehydration, requiring two days of hospital treatment post-fight.
• Conor Benn has invoked the rematch clause but is prepared to fight Ryan Garcia at 147 lbs if a second bout with Eubank Jr cannot be arranged.
• Boxing figures, including Barry McGuigan, have warned that repeating the same weight-cut and rehydration conditions would pose serious health risks for Eubank Jr.
• Former world champion George Groves advised Eubank Jr to retire, citing health concerns and the lack of comparable future matchups in terms of significance.
• Eubank Jr was fined $500,000 for narrowly missing the contracted weight limit, further complicating negotiations for a potential rematch.