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Conor Benn predicts whether Chris Eubank Jr will gain weight



It’s hard to think of a weight match that would be as scrutinized as the one that saw Chris Eubank Jr put on weight before the match against Conor Benn.

Reason? Eubank Jr is dropping to 157lb – a weight he says he hasn’t gained since his teenage years. He turned 33 this week. It became the main talking point for a war that was gaining national attention as it drew near – mainly because their father shared the ring twice in the ’90s and everyone loved one. bit of nostalgia.

While Chris Eubank Sr is adamant that cutting weight is too dangerous To keep the fight going, and Junior confident he can do it safely, Conor Benn has now said that he has absolutely no confidence his opponent will. He told PA his thoughts.

“He says he is a man of few words and a disciplined athlete, but do I see him gaining weight? No.

If he had the discipline and was a real professional he would have had some weight, but I don’t think he has that respect for the opponent or me personally. I’m willing to fight him anyway, that’s not my concern. But that’s the weight we’ve agreed to, and if he’s the man of his word, he’ll accept with that weight. “

Much has been done in terms of rehydration provisions. While this number has yet to be released, it could prevent Eubank Jr from gaining weight again after he makes his initial weight reduction for the day. Promoters have suggested severe financial penalties if more than – £80,000 per lb were mentioned – and the fight will be canceled altogether if Eubank gets too high.

So while Benn says he would be happy to fight, contractually he may not be. Let’s just hope that his prediction on this occasion is wrong. If so, the pair will meet in the ring next Saturday, October 8, in London. Fans watching from home can purchase the match via DAZN PPV.

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