Chris Eubank Jr’s grudge match with Conor Benn is just over 24 hours away and the British rivals will face off one final time in today’s weigh-in ahead of tomorrow’s highly-anticipated fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The bout has been a long time coming, having initially been schedule to take place two-and-a-half years ago, only to be scuppered by Benn’s adverse drug-test results, and will finally happen more than 30 years after their fathers, Nigel Benn and Chris Sr, fought each other for the second and final time in a legendary contest.
February’s first press conference between Eubank Jr, 35, and Benn, 28, saw the former slap his rival with an egg, while the follow-up that week was without physical action, though it was still captivating. Yesterday’s press conference was similarly enthralling, as Eubank Jr spoke deeply about his “pain”, including around the loss of his brother Sebastian and the poor state of his relationship with his father.
It set the stage for another fascinating day on Friday, and drama ensued: firstly, Eubank Jr was fined £375,000 for barely missing weight, and then a glove row followed.
Follow all the action from the weigh-in at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium below:
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn weigh-in - Live updates
- Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr weigh in ahead of grudge match
- Benn tips scales at 156.4lb, well under 160lb limit
- Eubank Jr misses weight by 0.05lb and receives $500,000 fine
- Benn moves up two divisions to middleweight, while Eubank Jr is restricted by rehydration clause
- Glove dispute ensues at 11th hour before seismic fight
- Eubank Jr and Benn clash on Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Eubank Jr vs Benn final face-off
19:29
That's your lot!
19:12 , Will CastleThe time for talking is over - when we next see Eubank Jr and Benn in each other’s presence, it will be inside the ropes.
Benn on why he weighed in 3.6lb under the limit
19:10 , Will Castle"I feel comfortable at 156lb, I'm a 147lb fighter so I'll go in there and use my speed, my ferocity,” he said.
"I don't know if I'm supposed to look scared, intimidated. I'm neither. I'm just looking forward to Saturday.
"I'm here to take his head clean off."
Eubank Jr and Benn speak on the weight controversy
19:08 , Will CastleBenn has no sympathy for Eubank Jr after he missed weight.
“He should’ve made weight, he’s made this weight his whole career,” he said. “He’s expecting sympathy but he’s not going to get sympathy from me.”
Eubank Jr responded: “If they’re going to take a half a million for being 0.05lb off the limit. It has no relevance of what happens tomorrow.”
Weigh-in results: Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn
19:06 , Will CastleBenn - 156.4lb
Eubank Jr - 160.05lb
Eubank weighs in 0.05lb over the 160lb limit.
The pair engage in an intense face-off, but no fisticuffs.
Eubank stands to face the cameras with no expression, no emotion. Benn, meanwhile, is the more animated of the two.
Both look absolutely shredded.
Benn and Eubank Jr make their grand entrances
19:00 , Will CastleMixed reactions for both fighters as Eubank Jr and Benn make their walks to the stage.
Time to take to the scales.
It's all about 'legacy'
18:56 , Will Castle“All on the line: legacy. And bragging rights, for sure.”
Bruce Buffer laying out the stakes as Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr prepare to weigh in.
First up, it’s The Destroyer.
Bruce Buffer steps into the spotlight
18:51 , Will CastleThe legendary Bruce Buffer has taken to the stage, mic in hand - and we’re ready to welcome our main eventers to the scales.
Chris Eubank Jr. Conor Benn. Up next.
Eubank Jr vs Benn next!
18:42 , Will CastleUndercard is all weighed in, now we’re onto the main event.
If you’re just getting up to speed, boy, have you missed a lot. Eubank Jr has missed weight by 0.05lb and incurred a fine of $500,000 for his troubles.
Expect that to be a major talking point when Benn takes the mic.
Anthony Yarde and Lyndon Arthur make weight for trilogy decider
18:37 , Alex PattleYarde - 174.2lb
Arthur - 174.6lb
The light-heavyweights are within the limit.
There’s a bit of chirping between the old rivals on the stage.
Arthur reveals afterwards: “He’s telling me I look scared, apparently. Do I look scared?”
Aaron McKenna makes 'devastating' vow
18:34 , Will CastleAaron McKenna has said he’s “too young and too fresh” to lose to Liam Smith and vows to beat him in “devastating” fashion.
"It's what I've been training my whole life for,” he said. “I have the utmost respect for Liam Smith but I'm too young, too quick, to big for him. I'll end it in devastating fashion."
Smith wasn’t fazed by this talk: "Every fight on a stage of this magnitude is important. The last time I was in the ring I put in a bad performance so I'm looking to right the wrongs.
"Aaron is a tough young kid, but not ready for me yet. I'll break him down and stop him."
Liam Smith and Aaron McKenna making their way to the scales
18:31 , Will CastleMcKenna is a popular boy in here and gets a rousing reaction from the crowd.
Smith - 160lb
McKenna - 159.7lb
We’re all set for this one.
Clarke and Riley send their final messages
18:28 , Will Castle“Just do the business,” Riley said. “I’ve done everything I needed to do this week and the thing I need to do tomorrow is just the business.”
Clarke replied: “I’ve got pedigree, I’ve got experience, you’ve seen glimpses of it and you’ll see it tomorrow night.”
Eubank Jr vs Benn glove row almost leads to backstage scrap
18:28 , Alex PattleHere’s the full story on the latest drama, after members of Eubank Jr’s team and Frank Smith from Team Benn clashed over the gloves for tomorrow’s fight.
It’s getting tasty, barely 24 hours out from the bout.
Next up: Cheavon Clarke vs Viddal Riley
18:26 , Will CastleClarke - 198.7lb
Riley - 199.2lb
Another cruiserweight bout is locked in.
Glanton apologises for 'brain damage' threats
18:24 , Will CastleBrandon Glanton did not get in people’s good books when he threatened to give CBS “brain damage” at yesterday’s presser.
He’s taken his moment on the mic today to apologise - but still vows to knock Billam-Smith out.
“Chris is going to sleep,” he said. “Previously I said some things that weren’t favourable with the public, I said I’d give him brain damage and I was wrong for that.
“Everyone please forgive those comments I made. But he’s going to sleep.”
CBS responded: “He’s right about the knockout, but the only sleeping I’ll do is very well after the fight.”
Weigh-in results: Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton
18:19 , Will CastleBillam-Smith - 199lb
Glanton - 199.5lb
All set for their cruiserweight clash!
Glanton giving it the big talk in the face-off but no bite from the ever-classy CBS.
Here we go!
18:18 , Will CastleAnd we’re off!
First up, the undercard fighters are taking to the scales.
Brandon Glanton is out first, and he’s getting a hostile reception after threatening to give Chris Billam-Smith “brain damage” at yesterday’s press conference.
Atmosphere building - but we still wait to get underway
18:14 , Will CastleGreat to get fans in the building for this one and the capacity crowd is eagerly awaiting the fighters to take to the scales.
But while we were “expecting” a 6pm start here, we are still waiting to get properly underway. Hearing Chris Eubank Jr is late...
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In position for ceremonials
18:03 , Will CastleIf you thought today would go down without a hitch, you were sorely mistaken.
Eubank Jr has missed weight, and now there’s a dispute over the gloves. Something tells me tonight’s ceremonials won’t be an uneventful afdair.
We’re in position.
Benn reacts to Eubank Jr weight miss
17:50 , Alex PattleBenn reacts to Eubank Jr weight miss on X:
“Christopher who are you trying to fool and get sympathy from, I’m coming UP to your weight a weight you’ve made your last 3 fights and most of your career ! It’s like you’re looking for excuses already ? First time you’ve ever missed weight and first time you’ve ever posted a weight cut.”
Expecting a packed-out crowd for the weigh-ins
17:40 , Will CastleThere was a lengthy queue outside the Business Design Centre ahead of tonight’s ceremonial weigh-ins.
Safe to say people are invested in seeing Eubank Jr and Benn settle the score - and I’m sure the capacity crowd will be eager to get a little taster of what’s to come when they take to the scales...
Eubank Jr speaks out after failed weight miss
16:07 , Alex Pattle“Pain is temporary, glory is forever.”
That’s all Eubank Jr had to say after missing weight.
Eubank Jr vs Benn LIVE: Eubank fined after weigh-in miss
15:36Here’s what Eubank Jr tweeted before his weigh-in miss:
“People constantly talking about my weight. The truth is a weight cut is nothing compared to the hardships that life can throw at you. If you can make it through those things you can make it through anything.”
Eubank Jr vs Benn LIVE: Behind the scenes of Eubank’s gruelling weight-cut
14:45 , Alex Pattle
Eubank Jr vs Benn LIVE: Behind the scenes of Eubank’s gruelling weight-cut
14:27 , Alex Pattle
Eubank Jr vs Benn: Ceremonial weigh-in later today
13:56 , Alex PattleAll that’s left today is the ceremonial weigh-in at 6pm BST.
Will there be more fireworks? What will the fighters have to say about Eubank Jr’s weight miss?
We’ll find out in a bit. Will Castle will be on the ground, too.
Conor Benn reacts to Chris Eubank Jr missing weight
13:30 , Will Castle— Conor Nigel Benn (@ConorNigel) April 25, 2025
Chris Eubank Jr hit with massive fine for missing weight ahead of Conor Benn clash
13:19 , Will CastleWow, what drama! Chris Eubank Jr has been hit with a $500,000 fine after missing weight for Saturday’s fight with Conor Benn.
We’ve got all the details for you in light of this seismic development, courtesy of Alex Pattle.
Chris Eubank Jr hit with massive fine for missing weight ahead of Conor Benn clash
Eubank Jr's weigh-in nightmare is not over yet
13:13 , Will CastleChris Eubank Jr has failed his first test of weighing in at the middleweight limit - and he’s been slapped with a huge fine for his troubles.
However, he can’t simply put the cut in the back of his mind and focus on fight night.
Eubank Jr now needs to make sure he adheres to the rehydration clause and tips the scales at nothing more than 170lbs tomorrow, otherwise he will be dealt a further penalty.
This feud has been chock-full of drama. Of course the weigh-ins weren’t going to go down without a hitch.
Eubank Jr vs Benn: WEIGH-IN RESULTS
13:01 , Will CastleThe big story: Chris Eubank Jr has missed weight.
He took two shots at tipping the scales within the 160lb limit - initially weighing in at 160.2lb, before failing by just 0.05lb at his second and final attempt.
Conor Benn, meanwhile, has made weight - and he did so very comfortably. He’s 3.6lb under the 160lb limit, which is a tad surprising.
Eubank Jr - 160.05lb
Benn - 156.4lb
Chris Eubank Jr MISSES weight!
12:48 , Will CastleChris Eubank Jr has missed weight - by just 0.05lbs.
The 35-year-old took to the scales twice, with his first attempt seeing him weigh in 0.2lbs over. He was only able to cut 0.15lbs by his second and final attempt.
He will be fined $500,000, per the weight clause in the contract, and cannot exceed 170lbs at the same-day weigh-in tomorrow morning or he’ll face a further penalty.
That explains the delay. Wow.
‼️ Chris Eubank Jr weighed 160.2lbs on his first attempt at today’s official weigh-in for the Conor Benn fight, then weighed 160.05lbs on his second and final attempt.
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) April 25, 2025
💰 He will be fined $500,000, per the weight clause in the contract, and cannot exceed 170lbs at the same-day… pic.twitter.com/cp02yjl6zv
Waiting on Chris Eubank Jr after Conor Benn makes weight
11:43 , Alex PattleSo, now it all hinges on Chris Eubank Jr.
He looked a little gaunt at yesterday’s press conference but not awful, to be honest.
Still, he’s made lots of references to the weight-cut being difficult – and even did so well in advance of the bout.
Hearn accused Eubank Jr of using that as a pre-emptive excuse, as you’d expect.
Conor Benn makes weight for Chris Eubank Jr fight!
11:33 , Alex PattleConor Benn, unsurprisingly, makes weight.
But he’s 3.6lb under the 160lb limit, which is a tad surprising.
‼️ Conor Benn makes weight for the Chris Eubank Jr fight at 156.4lbs (ceremonial weigh-in to follow later).
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) April 25, 2025
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Weigh-in results: Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur
11:31 , Alex PattleYarde - 174.2lb
Arthur - 174.6lb
The light-heavyweights are within the limit.
⚖️ Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur III official weigh-in results (ceremonial weigh-in to follow later):
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) April 25, 2025
🏴 Anthony Yarde - 174.2lbs
🏴 Lyndon Arthur - 174.6lbs
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Weigh-in results: Cheavon Clarke vs Viddal Riley
11:26 , Alex PattleClarke - 198.7lb
Riley - 199.2lb
Another cruiserweight bout is locked in.
⚖️ Cheavon Clarke vs Viddal Riley official weigh-in results (ceremonial weigh-in to follow later):
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) April 25, 2025
🏴 Cheavon Clarke - 198.7lbs
🏴 Viddal Riley - 199.2lbs
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Weigh-in results: Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna
11:22 , Alex PattleSmith - 160lb
McKenna - 159.7lb
On weight for their middleweight showdown.
⚖️ Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna official weigh-in results (ceremonial weigh-in to follow later):
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) April 25, 2025
🏴 Liam Smith - 160lbs
🇮🇪 Aaron McKenna - 159.7lbs
✅ Buy the PPV NOW for The Ring’s @FatalFury_PR: City of the Wolves card LIVE tomorrow night on DAZN and Sky 📺… pic.twitter.com/ppgJEkOszt
Weigh-in results: Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton
11:17 , Alex PattleBillam-Smith - 199lb
Glanton - 199.5lb
All set for their cruiserweight clash!
⚖️ Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton official weigh-in results (ceremonial weigh-in to follow later):
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) April 25, 2025
🏴 Chris Billam-Smith - 199lbs
🇺🇸 Brandon Glanton - 199.5lbs
✅ Buy the PPV NOW for The Ring’s @FatalFury_PR: City of the Wolves card LIVE tomorrow night on DAZN and Sky 📺… pic.twitter.com/KmSHcDKqOq
Official weigh-in behind closed doors
11:09 , Alex PattleRight, so the official weigh-in should be taking place at any moment, but it is behind closed doors – so we’ll keep you updated on anything we hear.
How will Eubank Jr deal with the weight? As the naturally bigger man, you could argue 160lb suits him more, while Benn is coming up from his usual fighting weight of 147lb... yet the 170lb rehydration limit is definitely more of a potential issue for Eubank Jr than Benn.
