Tottenham, UK – Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn both successfully made weight Saturday morning ahead of their highly anticipated rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The weigh-in confirmed both fighters remained within the agreed-upon limits,clearing the final hurdle before stepping into the ring.
The second meeting between Eubank and Benn carries significant weight, both for the fighters and boxing fans, echoing a decades-old rivalry between their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn. Their first bout in April was won by Eubank via unanimous decision (116-112 on all three scorecards), but a rematch was quickly scheduled, fueled by the past context and public demand. Both boxers agreed to a rehydration clause, limiting weight gain between Friday’s weigh-in and Saturday’s final check.
both Eubank, 36, and Benn, 29, tipped the scales at 11 stone 5 pounds (72kg) - one pound under the middleweight limit – on friday. Saturday’s check revealed Eubank was 0.1lb under the rehydration limit, while Benn gained seven pounds over the 24-hour period.
Eubank regularly competes at this weight, possessing a natural size advantage, while Benn is moving up two weight classes for the contest. following this fight, Benn has stated his intention to return to the welterweight division with aspirations of challenging for a world title in 2026.
