Overview

• Chris Eubank Sr, who previously condemned the fight, has confirmed his attendance at his son’s bout against Conor Benn tonight in north London.
• Eubank Jr was fined £375,000 for exceeding the 160lb weigh-in limit by 0.05lb but narrowly avoided further penalties by meeting the 170lb rehydration cap.
• Conor Benn, a welterweight, is moving up in weight to face middleweight Eubank Jr, reigniting their fathers’ storied rivalry from the 1990s.
• The pre-fight buildup has been marked by sensational incidents, including a February press event where Eubank Jr threw an egg at Benn.
• The fight carries significant scrutiny due to strict weight clauses and concerns raised by Eubank Sr about the safety of such matchups.