Eubank Jr faces weight challenge ahead of Benn clash

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are set to face off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with both fighters navigating significant weight stipulations for the bout. The fight takes place at middleweight (160lbs), requiring Benn to move up two weight classes from welterweight, while a hydration clause limits both men to a maximum of 170lbs on fight night. Eubank Jr, a natural middleweight, has admitted this is 'uncharted territory' for him, as he's never had to make weight on fight day before and will need to limit post-weigh-in rehydration, which adds to the physical challenge. Former opponent George Groves has questioned Eubank Jr’s knockout power, suggesting that while Eubank is strong, he may not have the one-punch power needed to stop Benn. Benn, confident despite the jump in weight, aims for a career-defining win, while Eubank Jr remains determined to meet the challenge and make the contracted weight. The bout also carries historical significance as the sons of Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn renew their fathers' famous rivalry.