Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr

[Master]

CHRIS EUBANK JR vs Conor Benn's cracking announcement is being held up over their rehydration clause.

The brilliant catchweight bout is set to happen on October 8 at the O2, once the complicated contract is ironed out.

The launch press conference was targeted for this Thursday but looks set to be delayed as they go back-and-forth about the crucial bout details.

The 25-year-old welterweight son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn usually competes at 147lbs, while Chris Eubank Sr's boy, 32, has boxed as high as the super-middle limit of 168lbs.

The pair plan to clash at around 156lbs - which they will have to make at a Friday October 7 event.

But Eubank Jr is set to have restrictions placed on how heavy he can enter the ring the following evening also, to prevent a dangerous mismatch.

The IBF sanctioning body insists on a 10lb limit for their title fights, to prevent fighters getting huge advantages over their rivals.

And, without any stipulations on this mouthwatering non-title showdown, Eubank Jr could take a big advantage over the smaller man.

Kell Brook and Amir Khan settled their decade-long welterweight feud last February at a catchweight limit of 149lbs.

And there was huge confusion up to the night of the fight about the rehydration clause and a secret Saturday afternoon weigh-in that was rumoured to take place.

One fact about the bitter deal was that both men had agreed to pay a £100,000 fine for every single pound they came in over.

So it made plenty of financial sense when both men came in under the cut-off.

And similar financial penalties would likely be in place for this deal, without a belt on the line, and the clash expected to be a huge PPV success.

Eubank Jr was 160lbs for his February middleweight win over Liam Williams, so should be able to diet and dehydrate safely to this new enforced limit.

But Benn being able to control his rehydration will definitely help his brave bid to win at a weight two above his usual.

Scheduled broadcaster DAZN and promoters Matchroom have tried to downplay the negotiations.

But ring icon Nigel Benn took to social media to back his boy, writing: "This is what Conor wants.

“This won’t ruin Conor, he’s not made like that. Let’s see how he does. I’m backing him, win, lose or draw.”

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/boxin...ement-held-up/

[Mark TKO]

Natural weight difference too much surely for this to be considered.

Conor Benn is not me. He could get seriously hurt

[Denilson3.0]

I can remember there fathers as a kid in the 1990. Back then it was rare to see two black men on prime time viewing. Outside of sports in 1990 UK TV had a silent no blacks policy.

So my family, especially my father used to make a BIG thing about it when it happened.

So Eubank-Benn (the original) has a special place for me.

But there sons fighting ? I dunno it’s almost like Eddie is trying fk up Conor’s welter career like he did Kell Brooks were he gave Kell bk to bk fights against Triple G then Errol Spence. What kinda insane matchmaking is that ?

Conor should b fighting a Josh Taylor, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, fights to see if he’s ready for the super elites of the welterweights.

As for Chris Jnr ? Next gen ? But he’s 32. Cmon. His dad had pretty much retired by 32.

[Mark TKO]

I can remember there fathers as a kid in the 1990. Back then it was rare to see two black men on prime time viewing. Outside of sports in 1990 UK TV had a silent no blacks policy.

where do you get your information from......

[Memphis]

Clearly never heard of Desmond's

This has to be a joke no? Especially on Eubank Jnr's end. He's a middle/Super Middle, 32 years old. Never really achieved anything at the highest level. When the Brook fight was floated about he claimed to have bigger fish to fry. Now, he's fighting a welterweight contender. The promotion will be given the big un of course what with their fathers history but this is seriously low rent.

[Mark TKO]

I was going to mention Desmonds.

And Delbert Wilkins etc

[Master]

Conor Benn has warned rival Chris Eubank Jr it will be his "last" fight when the pair finally settle their differences.

Eubank Jr and Benn have held talks over a historic grudge match this year that will mirror the rivalry of their legendary fathers in the ring 32 years on. YouTube star Jake Paul has dragged himself into their rivalry this week after criticising Eubank Jr on social media, following news that an announcement of the fight was delayed due to a weight disagreement.

Paul tweeted: "Conor Benn dirty because he doesn’t want Chris Eubank to have a massive size advantage fight night? No, just wants a fair/safe fight. Rahman can weigh-in at any weight fight night. 200 weigh-in, 214 at noon fight-day, any weight fight night. Stop making excuses Jr."

Eubank Jr quickly responded with an intriguing fight call-out, writing: "Yo Jake Paul. Once I deal with Benn and you take care of Rahman how about me and you go for a couple of rounds. I’ll come in at 160lb, you come in at whatever weight you want. Winner gets CANELO. And don’t worry I am not Tommy Fury, if I say I will do something, it gets done."

Benn has now hit back at the pair, adding: "You won’t fight again after you’ve shared the ring with me, I will be your last fight!" A fan questioned why Benn believes he can stop Eubank Jr in response to his reply on Twitter, to which Benn also continued: "Because I’m about to be relentless with this."

Eubank Jr and Benn have reportedly been negotiating a rehydration clause having previously agreed to fight at a catchweight of 156lb. The pair usually compete in different weight classes with Benn currently campaigning at 147lb and his rival eyeing a title shot at 160lb.

Both fighters have been weighing up their options since Benn defeated Chris Van Heerden while Eubank Jr ousted bitter rival Liam Williams. However it appears set that the pair will compete at London's O2 arena in October.

Eubank Jr previously addressed a potential fight claiming that he doubted a meeting would happen in the near future before reports of an agreement now being made. "What a fight that would be, that would be incredible. The two sons, Chris Eubank Jr. Conor Benn," Eubank Jr previously said when talking about a potential fight with iFLTV. "The likelihood of it, I really doubt that it's gonna happen anytime soon. I see that as something that's probably gonna happen in years to come.

"When I've done everything I want to do at middleweight and we want to have a bit of fun down the line, but who knows." He later added: "We're both doing big things in the boxing world. It doesn't make much sense right now. In a couple years, if Conor Benn fills out a little bit and I wanna have a bit of fun, we can get it on."

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxin...-paul-27534568