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      Chris Eubank Jr MAKES WEIGHT at final weigh-in just hours before fight to escape being hit with another massive fine

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR has MADE weight at the final weigh-in ahead of his grudge fight against Conor Benn.Eubank had missed the target weight of 160lbs at the first weigh-in on Friday by just 0.05lbs.Chris Eubank Jr will take on Conor Benn tonightCredit: PAHe failed to make weight on Friday by just 0.05lbsCredit: GettyHe made weight on Saturday morning at 169.4lbsCredit: GettyBenn weighed in at 165lbsCredit: GettyEubank, 35, and Benn will go face-to-face tonight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London.The Brighton boxer has since been fined £375,000 for being over the limit.Eubank had claimed that he had asked to go to the toilet before the weigh-in, but was told no.He insisted that this was a “tactic” used to get “under the skin”.READ MORE ON BOXINGIn a final weigh-in this morning Next Gen has hit the target weight.And it was good news for him as he made weight at 169.4lbs and he will avoid another fine.Both fighters are allowed to put on 10lbs from the limit due to the rehydration limit.Benn weighed 165lbs and was well inside the 170lbs limit.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSEubank took drastic measures in his attempts to make the required weight.His methods included wearing a sweat suit while on an exercise bike and a thermo sleeping bag.It is disgraceful! Eubank Sr | Eubank Jr V Benn: No Glove Lost fight previewThe boxer’s efforts even led fans to fear for his health ahead of the fight.The punishment had they missed the weight is a fine of £100,000 per pound over.Meanwhile, the two boxers have also been in a row over the gloves being used by Benn.Eubank’s camp have claimed that the Everlast gloves should not have been signed off.But promoter Eddie Hearn has said that the British Boxing Board of Control have signed off on the horse hair made gloves.Eubank goes into the bout as the favourite for victory over the regular middleweight Benn.Read More on The SunThey will fight three decades on from their father’s rivalry in the 1990s.It also comes less than three years after their 2022 clash was cancelled following Benn’s failed drugs tests.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the info More

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      Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur EXACT time: When will trilogy fight start tonight?

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      ANTHONY YARDE continues his pursuit of another world title shot as he faces Lyndon Arthur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium TONIGHT! The fight will take place on the undercard of the hotly anticipated Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn clash.Anthony Yarde wants another world title shot but must first overcome his trilogy fight with Lyndon ArthurCredit: Bradley Collyer/PA WireLyndon Arthur is fighting for the first time since June 2024Credit: Bradley Collyer/PA WireThe pair will clash on the undercard for Eubank Jr vs BennCredit: GettyYarde has been building back up towards a shot at the light-heavyweight title, after losing to Artur Beterbiev in 2023.The Brit had also suffered a first defeat of his career going for the light-heavyweight title in 2019, losing to an 11th round TKO against Sergey Kovalev. Since a defeat to Beterbiev, Yarde has rebuilt, beating Jorge Silva, Marko Nikolic and most recently Ralfs Vilcans on a points decision in October last year.Lyndon Arthur is also in the process of rebuilding, falling victim to the Beterbiev-Bivol feud, losing to Dmitry Bivol in December 2023, dropping the IBO light heavyweight title in the process. Read more BoxingArthur won his most recent bout in a split decision win over Liam Cameron in June last year.These two rivals have met twice before and will finally settle their 1-1 beef.Arthur won the first fight in December 2020 with a tight split decision.Yarde then got his revenge in the rematch 12 months later with a brilliant fourth-round KO win.Most read in BoxingChris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoAnthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur exact start timeAnthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur takes place on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn,The event takes place on Saturday, April 26, with coverage starting at 5pm BST.Yarde and Arthur are set to clash at 8.30pm BST.The clash will be fought at light-heavyweight.Yarde vs Arthur is the penultimate clash on the night,How to watch Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur and is there a live stream?Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur will be aired on both Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.Viewers can purchase the event for £19.95.It will be streamed to paying customers on Sky GO and the DAZN website.Alternatively, SunSport will have live coverage of every fight of the night. More

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      Who won the fights between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr?

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      CHRIS Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are set to take to the ring to settle a 35-year family feud.The fight has been decades in the making, as their fathers were part of a bitter feud over 30 years ago.Chris Eubank Sr (right) and Chris Eubank Jr (left) reignite a 35-year feud against the Benn’s.Credit: GettyNigel Benn (left) is hoping Conor Benn (right) can pick up a first Benn win in the feud.Credit: GettyNigel Benn (left) and Chris Eubank Sr (right) fought twice in 1990 and 1993.Credit: Holly Stein/AllsportThe families first came to blows in 1990, when Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn took to the ring for the first time.After the first bout, Eubank Sr and Benn went on to have one more clash in 1993.Conor Benn was not born until AFTER both of the fights between the pair.The original clash between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr are what has started the feud between their bloodlines, with a potential fight between Harley Benn and Harlem Eubank also on the cards.Read more on Chris Eubank JrWho won the fights between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr?Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr had two fights throughout the course of their rivalry in the 90’s.Eubank Sr and Benn first came to blows in 1990, and in what some described as “one of the best fights ever,” Chris Eubank Sr picked up a win.Chris Eubank won in the ninth round against Nigel BennCredit: GettyNigel Benn and Conor Benn drew their second clash.Credit: Holly Stein/AllsportHowever, they weren’t done there, as in 1993, Benn and Eubank Sr took to the ring again.This time, the fight ended in a draw, with it going the distance, and the score being a split decision.Most read in BoxingTo the dismay of many, there was never a trilogy fight between Eubank Sr and Benn.When is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26.Ring walks are set to take place from 10pm.The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium plays host.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoHow to watch Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn and is there a live streamChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn will stream LIVE on Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.The fight will also stream on DAZN to over 200 countries. The card will start from 5pm BST.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn full cardChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn (Middleweight)Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur (Light heavyweight)Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna (Middleweight)Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton (Cruiserweight)Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke (Cruiserweight) More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn EXACT time – what time are ring walks tonight for huge grudge fight?

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      CONOR BENN and Chris Eubank Jr will finally meet in the ring TONIGHT – 1,000 days after their initial bout was announced.The original fight was immediately postponed with Benn serving a ban after a failed drugs test.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet in the ring TONIGHTCredit: GETTYHe has maintained his innocence throughout, citing ‘over-consumption of eggs’ as the cause for testing positive for the female fertility medication clomifene.After a two-year struggle with the UK Anti-Doping Agency [UKAD], he was ultimately cleared, and his fight with Eubank Jr was rescheduled.Still, the latter made headlines during their first encounter by slapping Benn with an egg, resulting in a scuffle on stage and continuous verbal exchanges that reignited the spark their fathers created.EUBANK JR VS BENN – BETTING TIPS AND LATEST ODDSThe British adversaries will renew a family rivalry that dates back three decades, when dads Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn fought twice in 1990 and 1993.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be the hosting spot for one of the bggest fights of the century.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoWhat time are Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn making their ring walk?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26. Coverage of the event starts at 5pm, with the first undercard fight set for 5.20pm.Eubank Jr and Benn are expected to begin their ring walks at 9.45pm BST with the fight slated for a 10pm start.Timings could change if fights on the undercard go the distance.What TV channel is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn and is there a live stream?The event will be pay-per-view on Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.It will cost £19.95 to purchase.Paying customers can stream the action on Sky GO or the DAZN website.SunSport will also blog all the action as it happens from the whole cardWhat time are the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn undercard fights?*All times subject to changeMost read in BoxingChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – 10pmAnthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur – 8.30pmLiam Smith vs Aaron McKenna – 7.25pmViddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke – 6.20pmChris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton – 5.20pm More

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      Conor Benn’s firm’s eye-watering debts revealed ahead of star’s Chris Eubank Jr grudge match

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      BOXER Conor Benn’s company suffered a huge blow as it racked up debts of £400,000.Paperwork for The Destroyer Ltd show the sum owed by ex-world champ Nigel Benn’s son, 28, which includes bank loans and trade creditors.Conor Benn’s company suffered a huge blow as it racked up debts of £400,000Credit: GettyBut he will share an £18million purse fighting Chris Eubank Jr — son of his dad’s 1990s arch rival — tonight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.His firm was set up in 2016 when Conor, who has a love of expensive cars, made his pro debut.But he has told of his middleweight grudge match opponent’s debts — claiming Eubank Jr, 35, owes footie ace Neymar £4million in poker losses.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were originally meant to face off against each other back in 2022, but Benn had failed a drugs test after testing positive for Clomifene.READ MORE ON CONOR BENNTensions between the two Brits have been high ever since.The fathers of Eubank Jr and Benn fought twice, firstly in a Eubank Sr victory in 1990, then a draw in 1993, with a trilogy fight never agreed.The fight in 2025 has kicked off with controversy, as Chris Eubank Jr failed to make the weight and was fined £300,000.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoConor Benn celebrates after Chris Eubank Jr is forced to pay him £375,000 for missing weight More

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      I felt sick after I cheered Chris Eubank Sr’s most infamous punch, but now he’s the hero of Eubank Jr vs Benn farce

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      IT’S the most high-profile boxing event staged in Britain so far this year — which says everything you need to know about the state of the fight game.Chris Eubank Jr versus Conor Benn has more in common with the grotesque YouTube celebrity bouts of Jake Paul & Co than the classic world title fights their fathers contested in the 1990s.Chris Eubank Sr is the only man from the Eubank-Benn dynasties who comes out of this farce with any creditCredit: GettyChris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are due to fight on Saturday nightCredit: GettySr is not on speaking terms with his over and has lambasted him over this fightCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe venue, fittingly, will be the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — home to some of football’s greatest clown shows this season.A full house of 60,000 will witness a scrap between a natural super-middleweight who has never quite been world class and a natural welterweight who is nowhere near world class.And yet millions will be gripped by it simply because Eubank and Benn carry the names of their fathers — infinitely better fighters, with far more compelling personalities, who fought two world super-middleweight title battles more than 30 years ago.But what’s in a name? That which we call a rotten egg, by any other name would stink just as bad.READ MORE IN BOXINGThose spectators and TV viewers might as well head to the M25 and rubber-neck at a car-crash site.The sporting integrity of tonight’s fight was highly questionable even before Conor failed a drug test for the female fertility drug clomifene ahead of its original scheduling, for the O2 Arena, in October 2022.Now the venue is bigger, the purse has been doubled by Saudi money — and the question of integrity is laughable.When the pair met at a February press conference, Eubank slapped Benn with an egg, mocking his explanations for how performance-enhancing clomifene had entered his system. Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBenn has been cleared to fight because his guilt was not proven due to legal, rather than scientific, technicalities.Back in 2017, I separately interviewed the Eubanks, Chris Sr and Jr, and the Benns, Nigel and Conor, for SunSport articles.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight thrown into more chaos amid row over glovesOn both occasions, I asked whether Eubank Jr may one day fight Conor and, from both families, it was met with the derision it deserved.It’s funny how the offer of £7million apiece can alter opinions.These two families, more than most in boxing, understand the deep dangers involved in their sport, even when two elite fighters clash at their correct weights.Nigel Benn almost killed Gerald McClellan in one of the most brutal bouts ever seen in a British ring in 1995.Chris Eubank Sr nearly killed Michael Watson at the old White Hart Lane, just yards away from tonight’s venue, in 1991.I was there as a teenager, roaring on Eubank in a venue dominated by Watson fans.When Eubank detonated an uppercut on Watson’s chin it was one of the most thrilling sporting moments I’ve witnessed.It wasn’t until the next day I learned Eubank’s punch had left Watson in a coma. He would suffer permanent brain damage.That I’d cheered that punch left me feeling sick — and refusing to watch boxing for years.Boxing doesn’t have a God-given right to exist. If it were invented today it would never be legally sanctioned.It needs integrity. It demands stringent levels of safety. It must be clean. And it requires a level playing field. It’s highly questionable whether tonight’s fight has any of that.Read More on The SunEubank Sr, who is no longer on speaking terms with his son, has had nothing to do with this entire circus.As a result, he is the one member of either fighting dynasty to emerge with any credit.Michael Watson suffered a near fatal brain injury after an uppercut from Eubank SrCredit: Getty More

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      Chris Eubank Jr net worth and how much he is getting paid for Conor Benn grudge match

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR has been raised around wealth due to his boxing mogul of a father – but he has gone a long time without using daddy’s credit card.Win, lose or draw, Eubank Jr’s illustrious career has seen him secure several high paydays.Chris Eubank Jr is set to earn his biggest paydayCredit: GettyAnd the British star is expecting a significant boost in his career earning as he is set to finally settle a long-winded feud with bitter rival Conor Benn.EUBANK JR VS BENN – BETTING TIPS AND LATEST ODDSWhat is Chris Eubank Jr’s net worth?Chris Eubank Jr’s last reported net worth is around £5million.However, that figure is likely to have increased as the British boxer earned £2.4m for his bouts Liam Smith in 2023.And Eubank Jr reportedly took home a further £850k for his most recent win against Kamil Szeremeta.Read more on Chris Eubank JrLooking further back, the son of boxing legend Chris Eubank also pocketed £775k for his loss to George Groves before beating Liam Williams to earn £1m.In total, his reported earnings from professional fights add up to around £6m.Eubank Jr also has a car collection just worth under £1m which includes a £215,000 Lamborghini Huracan and a £218,000 McLaren 720S.But his upcoming fight against Conor Benn is expected to be his biggest payday yet.Most read in BoxingHow much is Chris Eubank Jr getting paid for Conor Benn grudge match?It has been widely reported that Chris Eubank Jr will take home £10m of the £18m purse to fight Conor Benn.And Eubank Jr broke his silence on the contract situation.The Brit boxer said: “Many of you would have heard Eddie boasting about a 60-40 split he secured for Conor.”That’s just an absolute lie, which is not surprising. The truth of it is, Uncle Turki flew in and saved the day like the superhero he is.”This is the Saudi show, he called me and said, ‘What do you want to make this fight?'”I’m sitting there thinking, ‘I’ve got to be a businessman now, and any good businessman in any negotiation, starts with an aggressively high number, then there are counter offers and negotiating and you get to the number.”I gave him a diabolical number, I gave him an inconceivable number, and he said, ‘Done, I’ll send you the contract on Monday.’ I’m thinking I could have got more, or a couple of watches out of him!”There is no split, there are no percentages, you lied to the public in front of everybody and now I’m setting this straight.”Read More on The SunHowever, Eubank Jr will have to pay £375k of his earnings after FAILING to meet the weight at the weigh-in.When is Eubank Jr vs Benn?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26.Ring walks are set to take place from 10pm BSTThe Tottenham Hotspur Stadium plays host. More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Who is on commentary for DAZN and Sky Sports in huge grudge match at Tottenham?

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      BOXING fans do not have long to wait for the MASSIVE Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn grudge match.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are just a few days away from continuing their fathers’ rivalry and cementing their own legacy.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn finally meet in the ring on SaturdayCredit: GettyEubank Jr come into this fight with a record of 34-3 with 25 KO victories whereas Benn comes in at a perfect record of 23-0 with 14 KOs.Conor Benn’s record may not even matter in this fight as he’s had to catapult up to two weight classes to middleweight just to be eligible to fight Eubank Jr.Eubank Jr is bigger and has the experience over Benn but can he cause a shock victory?Who’s on commentary for this bout?DAZN have announced that the ‘Voice of Boxing’ Adam Smith will be on main commentary duties. read more Eubank Jr vs BennHe will be joined by two former world champions in Barry Jones and Darren Barker, while two other world champions – Carl Frampton and Tony Bellew – are on pundit duties.Former Love Islander Josh Denzel is on hosting duties, while Jamie Ward will be doing the in-ring interviews. Chelsea fan Olivia Buzaglo will be on reporting duties from the bowels of the stadium.Sky Sports have not announced their commentary team at the time of writing.Most read in BoxingTheir coverage is expected to feature regulars such as Johnny Nelson and Anna Woolhouse.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoWhen is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26.Ring walks for the main event are set to take place at 10pm BST.Coverage for the event begins at 5pm BST.How to watch Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn and is there a live stream?Sky Sports and DAZN have rights to the event.The card is pay-per-view and will cost £19.95 – it will be shown on Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.The fight can also be streamed on Sky GO and the DAZN website to paying customers.SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn full cardChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn (Middleweight)Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur (Light heavyweight)Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna (Middleweight)Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton (Cruiserweight)Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke (Cruiserweight) More