Chris Eubank Jr finds himself facing a hefty fine of £375,000 due to narrowly missing the weight limit by 0.05lb for his upcoming clash with Conor Benn. Despite two attempts, the 35-year-old was still overweight, while a leaner Benn came in at 11st 2lb, lighter than expected. Both fighters are under a rehydration clause preventing them from exceeding 12st 1lb on fight day, with Benn jokingly demanding, “Show me the money.”
The duo are slated to rake in seven-figure paydays for their anticipated showdown, which saw a discreet weigh-in at a London hotel behind closed doors. Eubank documented his weight-cutting efforts in a video titled ‘Pain is temporary… glory is forever’, hinting at the struggles he faced shedding the extra pounds. An open ceremonial weigh-in is scheduled in Islington before the main event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Eubank’s weight concerns have been central in the lead-up to the bout, with Benn’s camp viewing the rehydration clause as a equalizer. While fighters typically shed fat during training to meet weight restrictions, the final push often involves dehydration before rehydrating post-weigh-in. Eubank, seasoned at middleweight, historically puts on 14lb following weigh-ins, a practice that could incur further fines if missed again.
Amidst renewed family rivalries dating back to the 1990s, Eubank and Benn’s showdown was plagued by setbacks, including a cancelled 2022 bout following Benn’s failed drug test. Mocked as “fat boy” by Benn, Eubank’s delay in arriving for the weigh-in raised speculation over his weight-cutting struggles. Eubank’s history of antics, like slapping Benn with an egg, has resulted in financial penalties, with the fighter also compensating boxers from the scrapped 2022 card
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