By Adam Baskin: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn can be contested at a catchweight of 157 lbs on October eighth on DAZN PPV on the O2 Area in London, England.
Based on Dan Rafael, there can be a $100,000 per pound fantastic for both fighter if they arrive in over the 157-pound restrict for the 12-round middleweight contest.
There’s no phrase but whether or not there’s a rehydration restrict as a part of the contract. In that case, that will be a double whammy for Eubank Jr, as he wouldn’t solely must boil right down to 157 to make weight however then would wish to restrict how a lot he can acquire again earlier than a secondary weigh-in on the morning of the combat.
Eubank Jr is considered because the early favourite to win, however we don’t know but how the load will have an effect on him.
Current wins for Eubank Jr:
- Wanik Awdijan
- Liam Williams
- Marcus Morrison
- Matt Korobov
“Benn-Eubank is a rivalry that extends over 30 years within the sport. As quickly as these guys turned professional, it was the dream combat,” stated Eddie Hearn to DAZN Boxing Present.
“It bought to the purpose the place Eubank is on the backend of his profession, and Benn is firstly of his profession by way of large fights. The drawback to Conor is he has to maneuver up a few divisions.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn was reportedly finalised at a catchweight of 157lbs. It is claimed that if one of many fighters is available in obese, then there can be a fantastic of $100,000 per lb. [According to @DanRafael1]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 10, 2022
“The drawback to Eubank is he has to boil down a couple of kilos that he wouldn’t must usually do. I couldn’t cease this combat from taking place due to the hearth in Conor Benn’s stomach.
“I do know individuals write Conor Benn off, however I actually consider he’ll win the combat. We all know the plan after is for him to turn out to be a welterweight world champion, however this combat, in its magnitude, was too large to say no.
“That’s one thing we now have to think about, notably on the load on the combat as a result of Conor Benn is available in very heavy on combat evening for a welterweight, and Chris Eubank Jr is available in very gentle on combat evening for a middleweight.
“It’s a much bigger drawback for Conor Benn. It’s one thing that him and Tony Sims have to think about. This can be a combat that your complete nation can be speaking about,” stated Hearn.
