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    Fans fear for Chris Eubank Jr’s health as worrying footage of boxer trying to make weight for Conor Benn fight emerges

    BOXING fans are fearing the worst for Chris Eubank Jr after seeing his gruelling weight cut regime.The IBO middleweight champion will throw down with arch nemesis Conor Benn in a family grudge match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.Chris Eubank Jr looked drained and visibly gaunt before missing weight for his clash with Conor BennCredit: INSTAGRAM@CHRISEUBANKJREubank Jr works out in a sweat suit on exercise bikeCredit: Instagram / chriseubankjrEubank Jr missed weight for the grudge match by 0.05lbsCredit: INSTAGRAM@CHRISEUBANKJRHe also used several towels and thermo sleeping bagCredit: INSTAGRAM@CHRISEUBANKJREubank Jr looked to be in extreme discomfortCredit: INSTAGRAM@CHRISEUBANKJREubank Jr agonisingly missed weight for the contracted 160lbs showdown, coming in at 0.05lbs and then 0.02lbs over the limit.Next Gen, the son of British boxing legend Chris Eubank Sr, will have to pay Benn a whopping £375,000 fine as per the terms of the contract.And he broke his silence on the fine with a series of videos detailing his gruelling attempt to make weight.They showed him wrapped up in insulated sleeping bags and training on an exercise bike while wearing a sweatsuit. READ MORE ON EUBANK JR VS BENNThe clips showed Eubank Jr, 35, covered in sweat from head to toe thanks to the use of several towels, padded sleeping bags and sweat suits.His accompanying caption read: “Pain is temporary… Glory is forever.”Boxing fans were quick to express their concerns after seeing how drained the Hove hitman was, with one saying: “The fact they were trying to boil him down to 157 for the first fight is absurd.”Another said: “Seeing the videos from Jr’s weight cut makes you understand where Sr is coming from about the weight.”Most read in BoxingAnd another said: “Just rehydrate fully now, please don’t dehydrate yourself.”EUBANK JR VS BENN – BETTING TIPS AND LATEST ODDSChris 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 infoOne remarked: “[The] fight shouldn’t be on.”Another chimed in: “F**k me, [he] looks dead.. crazy.”Wally Downes Jr reacts as Chris Eubank Jr MISSES weight for Conor Benn fight and set for huge fine A rehydration clause in the contract forbids Eubank Jr from weighing more than 170lbs tomorrow morning.He faces another mammoth fine if he weighs a single ounce over his contracted rehydration weight, with an expected £100,000 hit for every pound they are exceed the limit.Welterweight bruiser Benn, the son of Eubank Sr’s former arch rival Nigel Benn, celebrated pocketing an extra £375,000 thanks to Eubank Jr’s weight miss on social media.He toasted his unexpected windfall by posting a video of the “Show me the money” scene from ‘Jerry Maguire’ to his socials.’The Destroyer’, who scuppered the pair’s first proposed meeting in October 2022 with two failed drug tests, grinned like a Cheshire cat as he said: “Show me the motherf***ing money.” More

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    Ex-Liverpool and England star Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock shows off incredible body transformation after 11 STONE weight loss

    FORMER Premier League star Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock has shown off his incredible 11-stone weight transformation.The 56-year-old began his weight loss journey back in 2021 after meeting TV personality James Argent.Neil Ruddock has shown off his incredible weight transformationCredit: Marc AsplandThe ex-Premier League star has lost 11-stoneCredit: Marc AsplandRazor ballooned to 27st during the pandemicCredit: Andrew BarrRuddock had ballooned to 27st during the Coronavirus pandemic, which put his health at serious risk.But after meeting Argent – who experienced his own 14st weight loss journey in recent years – he decided to get a gastric sleeve fitted.The former Liverpool star now eats much less and has reduced his alcohol intake.In a recent interview, Ruddock opened up about why he started excessively eating and drinking in the first place.Read More in FootballOn his 28th birthday, the day before 1996 FA Cup final between Liverpool and Manchester United, the ex-defender found out that manager Roy Evans had dropped him from the squad.His dad had purchased 50 tickets so that friends and family could watch him at Wembley.So the realisation that he would not play made Ruddock feel like he had let his nearest and dearest down.He told The Times: “The greatest thing I’ve ever done in life is making my dad proud of me.Most read in Football”Roy just said it was the toughest decision he had to make. It was the toughest decision he’s ever had in management.”You know, I love the man to death, but it wasn’t . . . at the end of the day, I can’t blame him.Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock and wife Leah on being clinically dead during life saving surgery and the support that Robbie Williams has given to him in his recovery”He’s had to make a decision. But I just couldn’t handle it.”I remember ringing my dad in tears. My dad’s in tears as well. I still might want to cry. I want to cry now. My dad’s no longer here any more.”On the day of the final, Ruddock sat in the dressing room and began drinking cans of beer while his team-mates battled it out for the FA Cup.In his new book, Toxic, he explained: “All of a sudden, sport, the thing you have relied on all your life to deliver the good times, is doing exactly the opposite.”The Cup final was the start of a spiral which never ended. The start of mad, bad, sad, glad syndrome.”Until that day I had never ever doubted myself. Never. Not once. Now it was all I did. Anxiety bubbled underneath. I was gone — a volcano waiting to erupt.”Ruddock made 195 Premier League appearances during his career and played for the likes of Liverpool, West Ham, Tottenham, Southampton and Crystal Palace. More

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    Ex-Liverpool and England icon shows off trim figure after stunning weight loss leaves him ‘looking incredible’

    FORMER Liverpool star Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock showed off his trim figure after his incredible weight loss journey.Ruddock has shed the pounds over the last few years and now looks completely transformed.Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock showed off his trim figure ahead of a trip to AlicanteThe former defender is delighted he can now fit into an extra large t-shirtRuddock played for Liverpool and EnglandCredit: GettyThe former defender began his weight loss journey in 2021 after meeting James Argent of The Only Way Is Essex fame and learning of his transformation.Ruddock now looks completely different and is feeling “on top of the world” ahead of a trip to Alicante, Spain.He shared some photos of himself looking trim on Instagram, and boasted being able to fit into an extra large t-shirt.Ruddock captioned his post: “Morning people, I’m off to Alicante for a few days for work 😉 🇪🇸 ⛳️READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Do you like my new polo? It’s only an XL!!”I can’t remember the last time I was in an XL…I really feel on top of the world! ❤️”I’ll be skipping through Gatwick Airport this morning. 😎”Fans and pals congratulated Ruddock on his turnaround and complimented his new look.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKEROne commented: “Keep going mate looking unreal 👏”Another added: “Looking incredible! 👊🏻”Neil Ruddock and Paul Merson get emotional as they make up after blazing row on Harry’s Heroes: Euro Having A Laugh Ruddock’s former Liverpool team-mate said: “Love it.”Former Soccer AM host Adam ‘Smithy’ Smith said: “Mate you look so good! Smashing it legend 👏”Ruddock’s weight loss has come with added perks with the former England defender claiming his manhood has tripled in size after he lost seven stone. More