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Chris Eubank Jr Fined £375,000 for Missing Weight Before Grudge Match With Conor Benn

The middleweight clash proceeds Saturday despite Eubank Jr exceeding the 160 lb limit, triggering financial penalties and raising health concerns.

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Eubank vs Benn
Boxing - Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn Press Conference - London, Britain - April 24, 2025 Chris Eubank Jr during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/ File Photo
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.

Overview

  • Chris Eubank Jr weighed in at 160.05 lbs, narrowly missing the middleweight limit, and was fined £375,000 as per his contract.
  • Conor Benn, moving up two weight divisions, weighed in comfortably at 156.4 lbs and will receive the fine amount as compensation.
  • Both fighters are subject to a strict rehydration clause, barring them from exceeding 170 lbs on the morning of the fight, with additional fines for violations.
  • Concerns over Eubank Jr's health have emerged after footage showed the severe toll of his weight cut, prompting calls for the fight's cancellation by some observers.
  • The bout, reviving a decades-old family rivalry, will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 26, with global pay-per-view coverage via DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office.