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Eubank Jr vs Benn II Set After Both Make 160

The sequel goes ahead under the same 160 lb limit with a 10 lb rehydration cap that drew scrutiny in April.

Overview

  • Conor Benn weighed 159.3 lb and Chris Eubank Jr came in at 159.1 lb at the official weigh-in, confirming Saturday’s rematch.
  • The fight is scheduled for Saturday, 15 November at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with ring walks around 9:35 p.m. GMT on DAZN pay-per-view.
  • A next‑morning rehydration limit of 170 lb remains in place, a clause reinstated after Eubank Jr’s weight miss, hefty fine and dehydration scare in April.
  • Benn said this will be his final outing at middleweight and he plans to return to welterweight to pursue a world title campaign.
  • Fathers Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn reunited during fight week and exchanged barbs, with Eubank Sr rejecting claims he was paid to attend the first bout.