Chris Eubank Jr Hit with $500,000 Penalty for Exceeding Weight Limit Ahead of Benn Bout
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Chris Eubank Jr faces a significant financial penalty of $500,000 after missing the weight limit by half an ounce for his anticipated fight against Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Despite the fine, Eubank Jr remains focused on the fight, dismissing the weight issue as irrelevant to his performance. The bout, a long-awaited grudge match between the sons of former boxing rivals, has been overshadowed by past controversies including Benn's failed drug test and Eubank's previous fine for misconduct.
Key Points
Chris Eubank Jr was fined $500,000 for being 0.05 pounds over the weight limit for his fight against Conor Benn.
Conor Benn weighed in at 156.4 pounds, below the 160-pound limit for the middleweight bout.
Both fighters have agreed to a rehydration clause limiting weight gain post-weigh-in.
Eubank Jr, the IBO middleweight champion, has a history of fines, including a previous penalty for misconduct at a press conference.
The fight is a rematch of sorts between the sons of former boxing champions Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn.
Benn was cleared by the World Boxing Council of intentional doping after a failed drug test in 2022, attributed to high egg consumption.
Eubank Jr expressed confidence in his ability to stop Benn despite the weight issues and financial penalties.
