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Eubank Jr–Benn II Set for Saturday in London With Stricter Weight Rules on DAZN PPV

Benn credits therapy for a mental reset, declaring this will be his last meeting with Eubank Jr.

Overview

  • Ringwalks are expected at 21:35 GMT at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with DAZN carrying the pay-per-view and a reported purse near £18 million.
  • Chris Eubank Jr won their April first bout by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring it 116-112.
  • Eubank Jr rejects talk of retirement, saying he plans to continue fighting and expects bigger bouts next year.
  • Weight and safety terms are tightened for the rematch, including a middleweight limit and a rehydration cap of no more than 10 pounds by fight night.
  • Eubank Jr says there will be no post-fight niceties, describing boxing as a “blood sport,” while Benn says there will be no trilogy regardless of the result.