In a thrilling turn of events, Chris Eubank Jr’s highly anticipated fight against Conor Benn has taken a dramatic turn after the boxer failed to make weight by a mere 0.05lb. The £375,000 fine hangs in the balance as Eubank Jr prepares to face his opponent this Saturday night.
Chris Eubank Jr faced a daunting task at the scales, but ultimately fell short. Despite his best efforts, he missed weight by a mere 0.05lb (0.8 ounces) for his highly anticipated fight against Conor Benn.
Chris Eubank Jr, a British professional boxer, has faced weight issues in the past.
In 2018, he missed the weight limit for his fight against James DeGale, weighing in at 171 pounds, 1 pound over the limit.
This led to a fine and a one-year suspension by the British Boxing Board of Control.
Eubank Jr has since spoken publicly about his struggles with weight, attributing it to a lack of discipline during training camps.
He has since worked on maintaining a healthier lifestyle and has successfully made weight for subsequent fights.
Behind closed doors in London, Eubank Jr struggled to hit the mark at the official weigh-in on Friday. He came in above the 11st 6lb limit, a weight he had hoped to make for Saturday’s fight. Benn, on the other hand, tipped the scales at 11st 2lb, securing his spot as the heavier contender.
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have a long-standing feud that dates back to their fathers' boxing rivalry.
Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn were both prominent figures in the British boxing scene during the 1980s and 1990s.
The animosity between the two families has been reignited by their sons, who have engaged in a series of verbal spats and 'trash talk' on social media.
Both boxers have expressed interest in facing each other in the ring, but so far, no official bout has been announced.
Despite missing weight by such a slim margin, Eubank Jr will still take to the ring against Benn this Saturday night. The fighters had agreed to a rehydration clause, allowing them to add up to 10lb before a final weight check-in on Saturday morning. This provision has given both boxers an opportunity to fine-tune their hydration levels and potentially make the fight.
At a press conference earlier this week, ‘I’m not worried about Chris’s weight cut’ said Conor Benn, taking aim at Eubank Jr‘s grueling weight cut, which had seen him endure a brutal regimen of dieting and dehydration. The British boxer seemed unfazed by his opponent’s struggles, choosing instead to focus on the task at hand: outboxing and outmaneuvering Eubank Jr in the ring.
For Eubank Jr, missing weight by such a small margin is a harsh reminder of the fragility of success in the world of professional boxing. A fine of ‘£375,500_ will be levied against him for his failure to hit the mark, a price he must now pay for his inability to meet the weight requirements.
Eubank Jr's fine refers to a penalty imposed on Chris Eubank Jr, a British professional boxer, for his actions during a boxing match.
The fine is typically related to unsportsmanlike conduct or breaching of the rules set by the governing body of the sport.
According to the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC), fines can range from £1,000 to £10,000 or more, depending on the severity of the infraction.
The exact amount and reason for Eubank Jr's fine are not publicly disclosed, but it is known that he has faced penalties in the past for similar incidents.
Despite the setbacks and challenges that lie ahead, Eubank Jr remains undeterred. He will take on Benn this Saturday night with courage in his heart and determination in his soul. Only time will tell if his bravery will be enough to overcome the odds and secure victory in the ring.
