Chris Eubank Jr has successfully made weight for his upcoming fight against Conor Benn, coming in at 169.4lbs. This ensures that he will not be facing any additional fines. Benn also met the weight requirement, registering 165lbs on the scale this morning, compared to 156.4lbs the day before.

During the initial weigh-in on Friday, Eubank Jr initially weighed 160.2lbs but managed to trim down to 160.05lbs on his second attempt. Despite this, he incurred a £375,000 fine for missing the target weight. Today, Eubank Jr seemed to struggle to reach the 170lb limit, weighing in after Benn. His cousin, Harlem Eubank, expressed concerns about the “Tactical rehydration clauses” in a tweet.

If Eubank Jr had exceeded the weight limit, he would have faced fines for each pound over the threshold, potentially totaling up to £1 million. Following the ceremonial weigh-in, Eubank Jr seemed to attribute his fine to Benn, mentioning, “It is what it is.” He emphasized that weight is not a determining factor for the fight and vowed to defeat his opponent.

The highly anticipated match between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fans can catch the action on DAZN PPV for £19.95, which includes a seven-day free trial.

Benn showed little sympathy for Eubank Jr’s weight struggles, emphasizing the importance of discipline in making weight. He expressed confidence in his speed and fighting style, aiming for a decisive victory in the upcoming bout.

With Eubank Jr meeting the weight requirement, he can now focus on rehydrating before the fight, potentially giving him a size advantage in the ring. While Eubank Jr has primarily competed in the middleweight division, Benn has recently moved up to light-middleweight. Benn’s last two fights were in this weight class due to ongoing investigations related to failed drug tests in 2022.