Eubank v Benn - all you need to know
Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr finally step in the ring together on Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, just shy of 1,000 days since their first fight was announced.The bitter rivals have feuded at a distance after their first encounter was cancelled in October 2022.They are set to meet more than 30 years after their fathers - Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank - fought each other in two world title contests.Can Benn produce an upset as the smaller man? Will Eubank maintain his family's unbeaten record against the Benns?Everything you need to know about the event is below.
How to follow Eubank v Benn on the BBC?
BBC Sport will bring you daily coverage from London in fight week and Steve Bunce will deliver daily episodes of his 5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce podcast.You can follow live text commentary of the undercard and all the build-up from 20:00 BST on Saturday.
When is Eubank v Benn?
Eubank and Benn will be probably fight after 22:00 BST on Saturday. The first fight on the card is expected to begin at 19:00.Benn is predicted to walk first, with Eubank the second man to enter the stadium.
Who is on the Eubank v Benn undercard & what is the running order?
Chris Eubank Jr v Conor BennAnthony Yarde v Lyndon Arthur 3 – light-heavyweightLiam Smith v Aaron McKenna - middleweightChris Billam-Smith v Brandon Glanton – cruiserweightViddal Riley v Cheavon Clarke - cruiserweight
What weight is Eubank v Benn & is there a hydration clause?
Eubank and Benn's contest will be conducted at a middleweight limit of 11st 6lb (160lbs). There is a hydration clause - neither man can put on more than 10lb between Friday's weigh-in and fight night.Benn is coming up two weights from welterweight. He last weighed in for a fight in February 2024, when he was 10st 10lb (150lbs).Eubank was 11st 5lb (159lbs) when he last fought in December. The heaviest Eubank has fought at is super-middleweight at 12st (168lb) whereas Benn has fought as light as light-welterweight at 10st (140lbs).
What is the Eubank v Benn fight week schedule?
Tuesday – grand arrivals in Canary WharfWednesday – open workouts in Canary WharfThursday – news conference from 18:00 BST at Tottenham Hotspur StadiumFriday – weigh-in from 18:00 in north London
How do Eubank & Benn's records compare?
Eubank is by far the more experienced fighter. The 35-year-old has 37 bouts on his record and has been in the ring against world champions George Groves, Billy Joe Saunders, James DeGale and Liam Smith.Eubank's three defeats have come against Smith, Groves and Saunders. He avenged his loss to Smith, was narrowly beaten by Saunders early in his career and was outclassed by Groves in his singular world title fight.As the bigger man, Eubank will have a size advantage and once said he only needed 60% of his best to beat Benn.Benn is the younger man at 28, but his unblemished resume of 23 fights lacks any major tests. Benn has a win over former world champion Chris Algieri, but his pedigree at world title level is yet to be tested.Benn has a slight reach and height disadvantage but will be hoping to use his speed and explosiveness to overwhelm Eubank.
Why was the first Eubank v Benn fight cancelled?
Benn and Eubank were scheduled to fight on 8 October 2022 at the O2 Arena in London. Benn failed two voluntary drug tests in the build-up, and the British Boxing Board of Control "prohibited" the fight as a result, refusing to sanction it.The fight was cancelled 48 hours beforehand and Benn began a two-year battle against a lengthy doping ban.Benn was cleared to return in November 2024 after the Board and UK Anti-Doping failed in their appeal against the National Anti-Doping Panel's decision to lift his suspension.
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