Chris Eubank Jr. is set to be slapped with a whopping fine after missing weight for his blockbuster clash against Conor Benn.
Eubank Jr. and Benn weighed in on Friday ahead of Saturday's all-British showdown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The bout is contested at middleweight (160lbs) and has a rehydration clause.
Benn, moving up from welterweight, tipped the scales at 156.4lbs during the official weigh-ins. Over 3lbs under the limit.
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Eubank Jr. weighed in after his rival but failed to hit the agreed limit.
According to Mike Coppinger, Eubank Jr. weighed in at 160.2lbs on his first attempt before weighing in at 160.05lbs on his second and final attempt.
As a result, he will be fined $500.000 (£375,000) and faces a further penalty if he exceeds the 170lbs rehydration limit on fight day.
The entire fine goes to Benn. The British Boxing Board of Control could also stand to fine Eubank Jr., per the report.
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The second day weigh-in between Eubank Jr. and Benn will be held early on Saturday morning.
Eubank Jr. and Benn, along with the undercard fighters, will come face-to-face for the final time before they meet in the ring in tonight's ceremonial weigh-ins at 6 pm UK time.
Eubank Jr. hasn't fought since stoppage victory over Kamil Szeremeta last October, while Benn's last fight was when he outpointed Peter Dobson in February 2024.
Where to watch the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight
At the time of writing this, fans can buy verified resale tickets to the event at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on StubHub from £38 and Viagogo from £71.
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If you’re planning to watch from home, DAZN is the exclusive streaming provider for the match. The event will kick off at 5pm BST on Saturday April 26. For a limited time only, the fight PPV price has plummeted from £21.99 down to £19.95. It's good news for new customers too, as you can watch the match as part of a seven-day no-commitment free trial here.
Topics: Boxing, Chris Eubank Jr
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