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Irish Daily Mirror
06-08-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch confirmed as new date set
Conor Benn will aim to avenge his loss to Chris Eubank Jr in a rematch set for November 15 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Eubank Jr emerged victorious over his arch-rival at the same venue last April after a gruelling 12 rounds. The duo had an immediate rematch clause in their contract, originally scheduled for September 20, but Eubank Jr delayed it, claiming he wouldn't be ready, casting uncertainty over the fight. However, the fighters have now reached an agreement for the second bout, with Benn announcing on social media: "I was ready in September but I'll be even more ready for November. See you soon, Chris Eubank Jr." The build-up to their initial clash was overshadowed by concerns about Eubank Jr making the 160lb middleweight limit and the rehydration clause, which led to him being hospitalised for severe dehydration for two days post-fight. The upcoming rematch is expected to include the same stipulations. Their first encounter also reignited memories of the legendary battles between their fathers, with Chris Eubank Sr beating Nigel Benn in November 1990 and then fighting to a draw in 1993. Eubank Sr has been vocal in his disapproval of their sons' renewed rivalry, given that Eubank Jr has fought at middleweight or super-middleweight and Benn has mostly competed as a welterweight, reports the Mirror. Eubank Jr was fined £375,000 for exceeding the middleweight limit by half an ounce but met the required rehydration weight of 170lbs on the day of their fight. The British boxer has been slapped with a £10,000 fine for "misuse of social media" after he shared videos hinting at using a sauna to shed pounds. The British Boxing Board of Control clarified in their statement: "The Southern Area Council were satisfied that Mr. Eubank did in fact not use rapid weight loss methods in close proximity to his contest [with Benn]. "The social media comments attributed to Mr. Eubank were indeed posted by him and as such were in breach of Regulation 25 and the Board's social media guidelines."
BBC News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Eubank fined over 'misuse of social media'
Chris Eubank Jr has been fined £10,000 by the British Boxing Board of Control over the "misuse of social media" in the build-up to his fight with Conor was beaten by Eubank Jr in their grudge match in April and much of the fight week build-up was dominated by weight cut and rehydration 35, missed weight, incurring a £375,000 fine, but was then under the rehydration limit on the day of the board called Eubank to a hearing at the Southern Area Council after the Englishman posted several videos of his weight cutting process, which implied the use of a board's statement, released on the 'notices' section of their website, external last Friday, did not mention the use of a sauna, the evidence they heard, how their decision was reached or what the misuse of social media related also stated a "severe reprimand" had been placed on Eubank's file after he was late to the official weigh-in in fight week. The use of a sauna is not banned by the board - there is no written rule or regulation that specifically outlaws the board told BBC Sport last month boxers and their teams are verbally advised not to use a sauna as a way to "rapidly lose weight" and it is seen as an "inappropriate means" to cut means the sauna use was being investigated in regards to Eubank's weight cut and how much weight he might have lost using a Southern Arena Council met on July 1 and Eubank appeared to satisfy the board in his board, Eubank Jr's team and promotion company Boxxer did not respond to a BBC Sport request for handing over his weight fine to Benn and being penalised £100,000 by the board for slapping an egg across Benn's face, Eubank has now lost a total of £485, must pay his latest fine before he fights Benn in their rematch on 20 September in London.
Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Chris Eubank Jr must pay new fine before being allowed to face Conor Benn again
The pair are expected to go head-to-head for a second time later this year, but Eubank Jr MUST pay a fine before the British Boxing Board of Control license him for sequel with Benn Chris Eubank Jr must pay a fine of £10,000 before the British Boxing Board of Control license him for his rematch with Conor Benn. The British boxing star was handed the fine by the Board for misuse of social media. Last week, the Board's Southern Area Council held a hearing for Eubank Jr, looking into his weight-making for his initial encounter with Benn back in April. 'Next Gen' sent alarm bells ringing after the Brit appeared to have violated the Board's rules. It came when he posted footage on social media that implied he was using a sauna to make the official weight. Eubank Jr famously missed weight a day before the fight. The 35-year-old weighed 160.2lbs on his first attempt and 160.05lbs on his second and final attempt and was fined £375,000. On the morning of the fight, he was contracted to be no more than 10lbs higher. He avoided another fine after he weighed in at 169.4lbs. In an attempt to make the weight, it was alleged that he used a sauna to help with the cut - which is against the Board's rules. That said, from evidence provided by Eubank Jr and his team, the Board inquiry ruled that he was NOT guilty of using a sauna on the day of the official weigh-in - but consider him guilty of 'improper use of social media.' The Board's Southern Area Council said: "Mr. Eubank Jnr. was found to be in breach of Regulation 25 for misuse of social media. The Southern Area Council fined Mr. Eubank Jnr. the sum of £10,000. Mr. Eubank Jnr. was confirmed as arriving late for the official weigh-in ceremony for the contest in question and received a severe reprimand placed on his file from the Southern Area Council." In an epic back-and-forth encounter, Eubank Jr would eventually go on to get his hand raised on points and - in doing so - handing Benn the first loss of his professional career. "I knew I was capable of that. I just needed someone to bring it out of me," said Eubank Jr. "I didn't expect Conor to be the guy to do that. I didn't know he had that in him, I thought I would break him early. I underestimated him, I didn't prepare for a fight like that. The fact our fathers fought years ago brought out a different spirit and I am happy to have my father with me. He needed to be here. All this is because of him." Immediately after the clash, Eubank Jr was rushed to hospital for medical attention. An official tweet from BOXXER - the 35-year-old's promoters - read: "On recommendation of the onsite doctor, Chris Eubank Jr has been taken to hospital by ambulance for precautionary checks." After going the distance, Eubank Jr had a huge cut above his right eye with his face looking battered and swollen, while Benn suggested his rival had suffered a broken jaw, stating: "I wish him well. I know he's gone to the hospital, I have heard he's got a broken jaw do I wish him a speedy recovery." When is the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch? Last month, Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh confirmed that the two Brits will go head-to-head for a second time on September 20 in London. The card will be a Riyadh Season event and promoted by Sela, Boxxer and Matchroom. The fight will once again be contested at the middleweight limit of 160 pounds, with a 10-pound rehydration clause in place, just as there was for the first bout. No venue has yet been confirmed and the final decision will be made by Turki Alalshikh and Ring Magazine, Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed as he cited Tottenham and Wembley as possible venues. He said: "Spurs is contracted - it's a fantastic stadium and it worked extremely well the first time. Obviously, it was sold out and this fight's even bigger, so you could possibly look at Wembley to increase the capacity, but that will be a decision for His Excellency and Ring Magazine to make the final call."
