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CHRIS EUBANK JR and Conor Benn are set to face off in a much-anticipated grudge match THIS WEEKEND!
Although they have been rivals since birth, the two fighters have found a reason to enter the ring together.
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Eubank Jr is widely recognized as a middleweight (160lbs), while Conor Benn is regarded as a natural welterweight (147lbs).
The stage has been set for Eubank Jr and Conor to finally meet in an all-British showdown that has been years in the making.
This grudge match will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, over thirty years after their fathers sparked this intense rivalry.
Will the sons of these legendary boxers manage to recreate the iconic moments of their fathers’ unforgettable bouts?
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What weight will Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn be contested at?
In order to face the son of his father’s long-time rival, Benn had to ascend two weight classes from welterweight to middleweight.
Eubank Jr will benefit from competing in his natural weight class, as he has also fought at super-middleweight (168 lbs).
Benn officially weighed in at 156.4lbs, while Eubank Jr narrowly missed the weight limit by 0.05lbs.
Eubank Jr’s initial weigh-in was 160.2lbs, but he later registered at 160.05lbs during his final attempt, just over the limit.
Reports suggest that the 35-year-old will face a deduction of £375,000 from his purse due to this infraction.
Both fighters are prohibited from surpassing 170lbs on the night of the fight, which is why the contract includes a hydration clause to ensure neither exceeds this threshold.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn
THE countdown is ON for one of the most significant boxing events of the 21st Century
The familial rivalry and tension that have been brewing for years will finally culminate when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.
There has been significant drama leading up to the event, with both fighters engaging in heated exchanges and confrontations.
SunSport will deliver extensive coverage of this explosive match throughout the week and LIVE round-by-round commentary for every fight on the bustling undercard.
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