Chris Eubank Jr. appears to be facing serious issues ahead of his long-awaited clash with generational rival Conor Benn. The 35-year-old came in just 0.05lb over the 11st 6lb middleweight limit during Friday’s weigh-in for their grudge match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.
While the margin may seem minor, it poses a major problem for the Sussex native, especially given the strict rehydration clause in place. Under the terms of the agreement, both fighters are barred from weighing more than 12st on the morning of the bout—adding further pressure on Eubank Jr., who has already been fined £375,000 for the slight miss on the scales.
As tensions rise, former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez has chimed in with a blunt warning that may spell further trouble for Eubank Jr.
“He will be over… Again,” said Alvarez.
With so much at stake and time running out, all eyes will be on Eubank Jr. to see if he can make the necessary adjustments in time.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.
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