In Video: Eubank warns Benn at final face-off: 'Weight has no relevance'

The Drama-Filled Buildup to Eubank Jr vs Ben

A £375,000 Fine and a Weighty Issue

In the highly anticipated grudge match between Chris Eubank Jr and Connor Ben, the tension has reached a boiling point. The two boxers, sons of famous boxing legends Chris Eubank Senior and Nigel Ben, are set to face off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tomorrow, but the day has been marred by controversy.

The Weigh-In Drama

The drama began at the morning’s weigh-in, where Eubank Jr missed the £160 weight limit by just half an ounce, earning him a £375,000 fine that will go to his opponent, Ben. The news was met with criticism from his opponent, who took to social media to say "Christopher who are you trying to fool and get sympathy from?"

The Weight Cut and Aftermath

Eubank Jr has spoken out about the struggles he faced with making the weight limit, posting videos on social media showing his weight cut with the caption "Pain is temporary, glory is forever". However, Ben responded with his own tweet, calling out Eubank Jr for looking for sympathy and suggesting that he was not prepared for the fight.

Eubank Jr’s Reaction

In a recent interview, Eubank Jr expressed his frustration with the situation, saying "if they’re going to take half a million off of me for being 0.5 off of the limit, that’s just what it is. That’s the people that Eddie Hearn and Matt and MatRam and Connor Ben are."

The Final Face-Off

In the days leading up to the fight, Eubank Jr and Ben have had a heated build-up, with both fighters trading barbs on social media. The tension culminated in a dramatic final face-off, where the two fighters faced off for the last time before the fight.

The Weight Rehydration Clause

Despite the drama, Eubank Jr remains focused on the fight ahead, saying "I’ve got to do everything right, for 24 hours I have got to do everything perfectly." He added that the rehydration clause is in place to ensure neither fighter breaks the rules, and that he will have to "watch what I eat, I have to watch what I drink" in the coming hours.

Ben Shalom Weighs in

Eubank Jr’s promoter, Ben Shalom, has come out in support of his fighter, saying "look, Chris I thought looked great up there, I think he’s really ready… this morning was much to do about nothing for me." He also expressed regret that Eubank Jr was not given more time to make the weight, saying "they gave him about a 4-minute warning… it just felt unnecessary."

Eubank Jr: A Fighter’s Reaction

In the end, Eubank Jr says he is focused on the fight ahead. "I’m 100% on Saturday night. I’m ready to put on a show for the fans and make everyone proud." He also expressed his pride in defending his family’s legacy, saying "the Eubank name is what’s close to my heart, and that’s what I’m going to be representing tomorrow night."