Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn are set to face off this weekend at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, reigniting a rivalry that began with their fathers 30 years ago. The fight comes after a long delay, originally scheduled for October 2022 but canceled due to Benn's failed drug test.
As the fighters arrived in London, fans quickly noticed the size difference between them. One Twitter user asked, "Is it just us or does Eubank Jr look massive there compared to a Conor Benn?" This observation sparked a flurry of comments from fans, with many expressing concerns about the match-up.
"Total mismatch. Canelo vs Bivol all over again," one fan wrote.
Another chimed in, "He fights at a bigger weight, huge mismatch!"
The size difference isn't surprising given their natural weight classes. Eubank Jr. typically fights at middleweight (160 lbs) or super-middleweight, while Benn is moving up from welterweight (147 lbs). Benn's recent fights have been at 154 lbs, but he's still coming up two weight classes for this bout.
This weight disparity has led many to favor Eubank Jr. in the fight. For Benn to have a chance, he'll need to get the job done early before the weight difference becomes a bigger factor.
Adding to the pre-fight drama, Chris Eubank Sr. has claimed that the contracted weight for the fight "breaks the rules" of the sport. He's even predicted that the fight won't go ahead.
Despite these concerns, the personal animosity between Eubank Jr. and Benn has been building for almost three years. Promoter Eddie Hearn believes the size difference is the only thing making this a 50-50 fight, given Eubank Jr.'s greater experience.
With just hours to go until the weigh-in, all eyes will be on the scales to see how the fighters measure up. The outcome could set the tone for what promises to be an charged encounter in the ring.
