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Boxer Chris Eubank Jr. bought hit with a hefty tremendous for being lower than a pound obese. Forward of his struggle in opposition to Conor Benn, Eubank trashed his opponent for testing optimistic for a banned substance a yr in the past.
“I do know what’s coming. I’ve ready my entire life for these moments. I’ve put the time in. I’ve devoted many years to this sport. I’ve performed all of it with out dishonest, with out chopping any corners, and I’m pleased with that. The mentality I’ve, the expertise I’ve, and the fortitude and the desire is what I can be utilizing on the night time to take out my adversary, Conor Benn.
Sadly for Eubank, he was unable to make weight on Friday after speaking trash and was severely punished. In line with The Ring journal, Eubank was fined $ 500,000 for being 0.05 kilos over the 160-pound weight restrict and will face further fines if he weighs in over 170 kilos on Saturday.
‼️ Chris Eubank Jr weighed 160.2lbs on his first try at immediately’s official weigh-in for the Conor Benn struggle, then weighed 160.05lbs on his second and ultimate try.
???? He can be fined $500,000, per the burden clause within the contract, and can’t exceed 170lbs on the same-day… pic.twitter.com/cp02yjl6zv
— Ring Journal (@ringmagazine) April 25, 2025
Dan Rafael is reporting that Eubank might be fined $500k for each pound he’s over the 170-pound weigh-in restrict on Saturday.
Per supply at official #EubankBenn closed door weigh-in, Benn 156.4. Eubank was 160.2 in underwear. Stripped to 160.1. Given jiffy, got here again was 160.05. Formally 0.05 over, pays $500k penalty. Nonetheless needs to be 170 Sat morning or $500k per lb or fraction over. #boxing
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) April 25, 2025
Hopefully, Eubank could make weight on Saturday and keep away from additional penalties.
