Eubank Jr. Fined for Social Media, Weight-Cut Controversy

Chris Eubank Jr. has been fined £10,000 by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) for posting social media videos that implied he used a prohibited sauna to cut weight before his April fight with Conor Benn, although an inquiry found he did not actually use a sauna. The BBBoC penalized him for misleading content and also severely reprimanded him for arriving late to the official weigh-in. Eubank Jr. had previously been fined £375,000 for missing the weight limit. He must pay the £10,000 fine to be licensed for the rematch with Benn, scheduled for September 20. The situation has sparked renewed debate over strict weight and rehydration clauses, with some critics arguing they unfairly benefited Benn. The case underscores ongoing scrutiny of weight-cutting practices and athlete conduct on social media in boxing.