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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch includes controversial contract clause as Eddie Hearn speaks out

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Updated 14:34 1 Jul 2025 GMT+1Published 12:10 1 Jul 2025 GMT+1

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch includes controversial contract clause as Eddie Hearn speaks out

Eddie Hearn has shared his thoughts on the controversial Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn 2 contract clause.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

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Topics: Boxing, Chris Eubank Jr, Eddie Hearn

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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The Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch includes a controversial contract clause as Eddie Hearn has spoken out.

Eubank Jr. vs Benn 2 was officially announced on Monday as Turki Alalshikh took to social media to announce the blockbuster clash, which is slated to take place in London on September 20.

It's a repeat of their April showdown, with 'Next Gen' scoring a unanimous decision victory over Benn at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The bout was contested at 160lbs, but Eubank Jr. missed weight during Friday's official weigh-ins, resulting in a massive fine.

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The 35-year-old, however, came under the rehydration limit on the morning of the fight, tipping the scales inside the 170lbs rehydration.

The clause was subjected to criticism from fans and critics alike as they questioned Eubank Jr.'s safety.

Chris Eubank Jr. during the ceremonial weigh-ins for his fight against Conor Benn. Image: Getty
Chris Eubank Jr. during the ceremonial weigh-ins for his fight against Conor Benn. Image: Getty

Despite the backlash from the contract clause, it will remain in the deal for their rematch.

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So, Eubank Jr. will have to weigh 160lb the day before his fight against Benn and must be under the rehydration limit of 170lb on the day of the fight.

Matchroom promoter Hearn has defended the contract clause, claiming it's Eubank Jr.'s fight weight.

"Look, we have a contract with Saudi Arabia and Ring Magazine for two fights on the same term. That's all I got to say on it," he told iFL TV.

"Regarding the rehydration clause, Chris Eubank Jr. actually slept in on Saturday morning because he was fine and weighed in... in his clothes with a jacket on and he was a pound or half under.

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"The rehydration was not a problem for Chris Eubank Jr. Now, 160lbs I believe he struggled. Yeah, a lot of fighters struggle at the weight but that's his weight."

Eddie Hearn has defended the rehydration contract clause. Image: Getty
Eddie Hearn has defended the rehydration contract clause. Image: Getty

Hearn added: "You can't just say, 'Oh it was out of order making him weigh 160'. No, it wasn't. That's his weight. His last five fights have been there. Conor Benn came up two divisions.

"So, all I can tell you is, the contract we have, we're ready to go."

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