Chris Eubank Jr Shares Worrying Update Four Weeks Before Conor Benn Fight
Chris Eubank Jr. has delivered a worrying update about his fight against Conor Benn less than a month out from their blockbuster rematch.
Eubank Jr. and Benn run it back on November 15 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following their epic first clash in April.
They slugged it out in a back-and-forth war, with Eubank Jr. securing a unanimous decision victory - following in his father's footsteps after he beat Nigel Benn during his legendary career.
Eubank Jr. vs. Benn 2 was agreed before the first showdown as a two-fight deal was agreed.
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But, according to Eubank Jr. himself, there are certain stipulations that need to be agreed despite the bout just weeks away.
Speaking on Ring Magazine's Inside the Ring podcast, he revealed: "These are not easy waters to navigate.
"You know, the final contract for this fight hasn’t actually even been fully agreed on.
"So, you know, there’s still a few things that we’re gonna try and smooth out and make right."
Asked to elaborate on his contract situation with Benn, Eubank Jr. replied: "Yes, we agreed for a second fight before the first fight.
"But there are certain parts of the contract that are still up for negotiation.
"I’m not gonna go into what parts of those contracts they are, but we are in negotiations for certain things," he added.
"So, it’s up to me and my team to get the best deal.”
What could Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn be negotiating on?
As mentioned, Eubank Jr. and Benn penned a two-fight deal, with the same clauses in effect for both meetings.
That means the controversial rehydration clause is in place for their rematch, which is being contested at the middleweight limit of 160lbs.
It prohibits both men from weighing more than 170lbs on the morning of the fight.
Eubank Jr. missed the official weight limit, tipping the scales at 160.2lbs.
However, he successfully made the check-in weight, weighing in at 169.lbs on the morning of the fight - slightly under the 170lbs-rehydration limit.
Even though he made weight, the 36-year-old came in tight and was hospitalised with dehydration following his victory over Benn.
It remains to be seen whether the rehydration clause is what Eubank Jr. is referring to amid his claims that details still need to be ironed out.
Topics: Chris Eubank Jr, Boxing, Conor Benn
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