(In England) Chris Eubank Jr Fails to Make Weight for Conor Benn Fight, Faces Hefty Fine

 Chris Eubank Jr Fails to Make Weight for Conor Benn Fight, Faces Hefty Fine

Chris Eubank Jr failed to make weight for his highly anticipated main event against Conor Benn, scheduled for Saturday night. According to Ring Magazine, Eubank Jr weighed in at 160.2 pounds on his first attempt and 160.05 pounds on his second, both over the agreed limit. As a result, he faces a hefty fine of $500,000 and must not exceed 170 pounds at the same-day weigh-in on Saturday to avoid further penalties. Conor Benn, in contrast, comfortably made weight at 156.4 pounds, arriving on time for the weigh-in, while Eubank Jr was notably late, turning up over an hour later. This weight miss adds another layer of drama to an already intense rivalry, with the fight carrying significant stakes for both boxers. Eubank Jr’s failure to hit the mark could impact his preparation and strategy, as well as his wallet, given the substantial financial penalty. The same-day weigh-in will be critical, as exceeding 170 pounds could lead to additional consequences, potentially jeopardling the outcome of the bout. Benn, who has been vocal about his focus and discipline, now holds a psychological edge heading into fight night. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how this development might affect the dynamics of the matchup, with some questioning Eubank Jr’s discipline and others speculating on whether the weight issue will compromise his performance. The boxing world is watching closely as the two fighters prepare to settle their differences in the ring, with this latest twist only heightening the anticipation.

Eubank bill adding up... Chris Eubank Jr. faces mounting financial strain ahead of his April 26, 2025, boxing match against Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. A $500,000 penalty for missing the 160 lbs catchweight or exceeding the 170 lbs rehydration limit adds to his costs. In 2022, Eubank Jr. paid $50,000 to compensate undercard fighters after his fight with Benn was canceled due to Benn’s failed drug tests. He split this sum among ten fighters, like Felix Cash, to cover their training losses, a move praised by some but seen as a jab at promoter Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom. Additionally, Eubank Jr. was fined approximately $130,000 by the British Boxing Board of Control for slapping Benn with an egg during a February 2025 press conference, a penalty he’s appealing as excessive. Further escalating tensions, Eubank Jr. challenged Hearn to a £1 million bet (about $1.3 million) on the fight’s outcome, upping the ante from Hearn’s initial wager with Benn’s promoter. Hearn declined, citing regulations that bar license holders from betting on fights, risking a £100,000 fine or license loss. Eubank Jr. offered to cover Hearn’s potential fine, adjusting the bet terms, but Hearn proposed a charity donation instead, dismissing the challenge as publicity-seeking. Excluding the hypothetical bet, Eubank Jr.’s financial burden totals roughly $680,000, with the weight penalty being the largest if confirmed. His actions, from compensating fighters to the egg incident and bold bet, reflect the intense rivalry fueling this grudge match, tied to their fathers’ historic bouts.

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