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Eubank Sr Urges Son to Abandon Benn Rematch Over Safety Fears

Chris Eubank Sr criticized promoters for reckless weight protocols in a plea to protect his son from health dangers.

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Overview

  • A rematch contract has set a tentative date of September 27, 2025, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and promoter Ben Shalom is exploring larger venues like Wembley or Principality Stadium.
  • Chris Eubank Sr publicly urged his son to reconsider the sequel, warning of health risks from extreme weight-cutting and highlighting his ability to earn outside the ring.
  • Sr condemned boxing promoters as reckless for imposing strict weight and rehydration clauses and demanded stronger oversight from the British Boxing Board of Control.
  • In their April fight, Eubank Jr missed the 160 lb limit, incurred a £375,000 fine paid to Conor Benn, and went on to win by unanimous decision.
  • Conor Benn has expressed eagerness for a second fight, confident he can improve on his first performance.