- Weight-cut drama, sabotage claims, and a £375K fine spark tension.
- Three decades later, the sons reignite a fierce family feud.
- Eubank Jr blames Benn’s camp as the rivalry reaches boiling point.
Tensions have escalated ahead of the much-anticipated Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight, with Eubank accusing Benn’s camp of deliberately sabotaging his final weight cut.
The British middleweight, 35, was fined £375,000 after missing the 11st 6lb limit by just 0.05lb at Friday’s official weigh-in.
“This stings. I was just 0.05lbs over and now I have to pay half a million to someone,” Eubank said. “They closed the scales early. I asked to go and urinate, but they said no. These are tactics to try and get under your skin.”
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Eubank’s frustration stems from what he described as unfair tactics employed by Benn’s team to derail his preparations and gain an advantage.
The weight-cut drama adds fuel to the fire in this fierce middleweight showdown, a fight rekindling the family rivalry of the 1990s.
The Weight Cut Controversy: A £375,000 Setback
The Eubank vs Benn weigh-in was conducted under the supervision of the British Boxing Board of Control, along with officials from Matchroom, Boxxer, and Benn’s trainer, Tony Simms.
Despite Eubank’s protests, the board imposed the fine, which will be paid directly to Benn.
“They had an agenda — they wanted that money,” Eubank claimed.
Conor Benn, 28, had little sympathy for his opponent. “He was expecting sympathy, but he isn’t getting any from around here,” he responded.
Rehydration Clause: The Final Pre-Fight Challenge
Under the rehydration clause, both fighters must weigh in again on Saturday morning and cannot exceed 10lbs over the agreed limit of 11st 6lb.
Benn came in comfortably at 11st 2lb and is expected to meet the limit with ease.
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Eubank, however, is still uncertain how to proceed.
“I have to watch what I eat and drink, or get in the sauna and sweat off 4lb,” he said.
This final hurdle adds complexity to Eubank’s preparation for the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight, already marked by strict conditions and high stakes.
Legacy, Pressure, and Redemption
Beyond the weigh-in controversy, this clash carries emotional weight.
It’s been over 30 years since Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr. battled in the ring, and now their sons will settle the score.
Their 2022 bout was scrapped due to Benn’s failed drug tests, which led to his suspension—lifted only in late 2024. He maintains he never doped intentionally.
Despite the psychological toll of the fine, Eubank remains focused.
“If they want to look at this as their victory, great for them. But all that matters is whose arm is raised at the end. Who performs on the night and represents their family name best,” he said.
Looking Ahead: A Bout Decades in the Making
The Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2025 fight is more than just a match—it’s a legacy-defining battle.
With drama already unfolding before the first bell, fans eagerly await the final outcome of this emotional and explosive rivalry.
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