It’s just days until the Conor Benn–Chris Eubank Jr. showdown on April 26th, 2025, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. It will be a non-title grudge match between the two boxers whose rivalry dates back a long way. Their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn, shared a similar feud, resulting in two iconic bouts in 1990 and 1993. But now something new is brewing. But before we look at the present, let’s take a recap.
Previously, this highly anticipated bout had been scheduled for October 2022. Unfortunately, Benn had failed two drug tests at the time, which he attributed to consuming too many eggs. Referencing the same, Eubank Jr. had slapped Benn with eggs at a press conference. That even caused a £100,000 fine for Eubank Jr. With so much chaos and drama all over the place, fans are hooked on seeing the two get even in the ring this Saturday.
Part of the Ring Magazine event, the bout is at the weight limit of the middleweight division, with a 10-pound rehydration clause in place. So, while Eubank Jr. will fight at his natural weight, Benn would be moving two weight classes up to make the match happen. It is a dangerous match-off, with potential injuries on the way. Eubank Sr. has even taken to the public eye and made statements opposing the fight.
He called it a “disgrace” and “circus,” which he doesn’t want to be a part of. Then, why exactly did Benn and Eubank Jr. agree to this matchup? Well, it’s going to be a massive payday for them and all the other boxers participating in their undercard. That being said, here are the exact figures about these British boxers’ salaries, fight purses, and total fight night earnings.
Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn fight purse
For the fight-night earnings, the purse split is reported to be at 55-45 in favor of Eubank Jr. Then, it makes sense why he is not backing off from the bout, even when his father has repeatedly told him to after considering the risk. According to Pro Boxing Fans, Eubank Jr.’s purse is set at around £10 million, and Benn’s is at £8 million.
Though this is just the purse split, excluding any additional income through PPV (pay-per-view) revenue and gate ticket sales. But it’s not all on the rosy side of things. If any of them fail to make the 160-pound weight limit or the fight-night weight limit of 170 pounds due to the rehydration clause, they’ll need to face a £1 million penalty from their purses.
But overall, both boxers are going to take home a significant share of money, no matter what the outcome. And so will the other boxers listed on this undercard. Another awaited bout from the card is Smith-McKenna. The former is returning after a two-year break from the sport, while McKenna is currently undefeated in his career.
What are Liam Smith and Aaron McKenna’s salaries?
On the same card, Smith and McKenna would be fighting in a 10-round middleweight bout. Now, the exact figures for the Smith vs. McKenna purse are not explicitly available, but the event’s PPV-heavy nature suggests that they’d be making some good bucks, too. Possibly, Smith, as a former WBO super welterweight world champion, could earn £500,000–£1 million in total, while McKenna may take home £200,000–£500,000.
However, since no sources back the number, nothing can be pinpointed about their purse for sure. But the event itself, with British boxers and UK fans gearing up for the shows, suggests that all boxers involved would make large shares from the PPV revenue and ticket sales. Are you going to watch the event Saturday night?
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