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Eubank Jr. and Benn Poised for Lucrative Middleweight Bout
Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn stand to gain £7.5 million ($10 million) each for their highly anticipated middleweight contest this weekend. However, Eubank Jr., hailing from Brighton, risks forfeiting a considerable sum if he doesn’t meet the stipulated weight requirements at either of the scheduled weigh-ins.
Weight Penalties Loom for Eubank Jr.
The contract for the £15 million fight includes clauses that penalize Eubank Jr. for every pound he goes over the limit. Reports suggest the fine could reach a substantial six-figure amount, potentially exceeding £1 million. Both fighters are scheduled for a private weigh-in Friday morning, where they must both adhere to the middleweight limit of 11 stone 6 pounds.
- Private weigh-in on Friday morning
- Must meet middleweight limit of 11st 6lbs
Public Weigh-In and Saturday’s Weight Check
Following the private weigh-in, both pugilists will engage in a ceremonial weigh-in at London’s Business Design Centre at 6 p.m. tomorrow. This event provides an opportunity for fans and TV viewers to witness the final preparations. On Saturday, a further weight check is in place, where neither fighter can exceed 12 stone 2 pounds without incurring significant financial penalties.
Eubank Sr.’s Concerns and Weight History
Chris Eubank Sr., Eubank Jr.’s father, has openly voiced his disapproval of the fight, primarily because of the stringent weight stipulations placed on his son. Throughout his career, Eubank Jr. has competed in the middleweight division in his last four fights, but without a rehydration clause. He has also fought at the super-middleweight limit of 12 stone.
Past Fight Cancellation and Weight Disagreements
An earlier attempt to stage a bout between Eubank Jr. and Benn was called off following an adverse analytical finding in one of Benn’s Voluntary Anti-Doping Association tests. The originally agreed-upon weight was 11 stone 3 pounds, a condition that also caused friction with Eubank Jr.’s father.
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