Conor Benn Shows No Mercy as Eubank Jr Faces Hefty Fine for Missed Weight
Source: news.source.badlefthook
Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr reacted to Eubank Jr missing the 160-pound weight limit by just a fraction, resulting in a £375,000 penalty. Benn criticized Eubank Jr's discipline, while Eubank Jr blamed the strict penalty on the promoters and his opponent, asserting that the weight issue won't affect his performance in their upcoming fight.
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Chris Eubank Jr missed the 160-pound weight limit by just 0.5 pounds, leading to a £375,000 fine.
Conor Benn criticized Eubank Jr for not being disciplined enough to make weight, given his history at middleweight.
Eubank Jr expressed frustration over the hefty fine, attributing it to the tactics of Eddie Hearn, Matchroom, and Benn.
Benn feels comfortable at 156 pounds and plans to use his speed and explosiveness in the fight.
Eubank Jr remains confident that the weight issue won't impact his performance and mentioned the ongoing rehydration clause.
