Chris Eubank Jr. failed to make weight for his fight with Conor Benn. The 35-year-old tipped the scales at 160.05lbs after two attempts, just over the 160lbs middleweight limit. Benn weighed in at 156.4lbs.
The weigh-in took place in Brighton on April 25, 2025. Eubank Jr. will now face a $500,000 fine for missing the contracted weight. This setback comes after a difficult weight cut that raised concerns about the fighter's health and safety.
Eubank Jr. usually competes at middleweight but hasn't fought at super middleweight since 2019. His decision to cut down to 160lbs at 35 years old has been met with worry from fans and experts alike.
The fight was originally set for 2022 but got called off when Benn failed a doping test. When talks of rescheduling began, there was debate about the weight class due to the size difference between the fighters. An initial catchweight of 157lbs faced criticism for being too low for Eubank Jr.
Footage of Eubank Jr.'s tough weight cut process was released, showing the toll it took on his body. The boxer stated, "Pain is temporary… Glory is forever." But many fans expressed concern on social media, calling the fight "so dangerous" and encouraging Eubank to ignore the rehydration clause.
A tweet from Boxing News+ summed up the situation: "Chris Eubank Jr. has missed weight for his fight with Conor Benn. After a difficult cut, he weighed 160.05lbs. Benn was 156.4lbs. The fight will still go ahead with Eubank Jr. facing a fine."
A ceremonial weigh-in is scheduled for this evening, but there's speculation that Eubank Jr. might skip it. The rehydration clause states he can't put on more than 10lbs by tomorrow morning.
As the fight approaches, many continue to voice support for Chris Eubank Sr.'s stance against the matchup. The coming hours will be crucial as both fighters prepare for their long-awaited showdown.
