Conor Benn wasted no time needling Chris Eubank Jr over weight and recovery in the first face off ahead of Saturday’s rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Their first meeting in April drew 67,484 fans and ended with Eubank Jr winning by unanimous decision after a week dominated by weight talk and a strict rehydration clause.
Weight jibes return and the Rolls reminder
Benn immediately revisited the fine for Eubank Jr missing weight by 0.05 pounds, money that Benn said helped fund a Rolls Royce. He told his rival he would not mind another small miss on the scales and asked about his recovery, even joking about toenails after Eubank Jr previously blamed dehydration for one coming off.
Eubank Jr promises no repeat slip
Eubank Jr kept things brief in London. He said the camp handled weight differently this time and insisted Benn would not receive another luxury car. He opened with a calm greeting and saved most words for the grand arrivals, while his father Chris Eubank Sr’s past anger at the conditions from the first fight also lingered in the backdrop.
Stakes at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Benn seeks revenge at the same venue where Eubank Jr prevailed at middleweight. The sons of Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr add another chapter to a long running family rivalry. Mind games have started early, the weigh in scrutiny is back, and both corners know the narrative will tighten as fight night approaches.
