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A long-awaited boxing match is set to take place on April 26, 2025, between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. This matchup, stemming from a rivalry that dates back to their fathers’ encounters in the 1990s, has garnered immense anticipation among boxing fans in the UK.
Date of the Fight Card:
Saturday, April 26
Time of the Fight Card:
12:00 p.m. ET
Location of the Fight Card:
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
Viewing Options:
The fight will be available for viewing on DAZN.
Weight Class:
The match will be contested at middleweight (160 pounds), with a hydration clause restricting both fighters from exceeding 170 pounds at the time of the fight.
Tale of the Tape:
Chris Eubank Jr.
Record: 34 wins, 3 losses, 25 by knockout
Age: 35
Height: 5’11″
Reach: 72.5″
Stance: Orthodox
Conor Benn
Record: 23 wins, 0 losses, 14 by knockout
Age: 28
Height: 5’8″
Reach: 68″
Stance: Orthodox
Main Event:
Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn – Middleweight
Undercard Fights:
Anthony Yarde vs. Lyndon Arthur – Light heavyweight
Liam Smith vs. Aaron McKenna – Middleweight
Chris Billam-Smith vs. Brandon Glanton – Cruiserweight
Viddal Riley vs. Cheavon Clarke – Cruiserweight
Background on Eubank Jr. vs. Benn:
The highly anticipated bout comes after a previous scheduled fight in October 2022 was canceled due to Conor Benn’s failed drug test for traces of the banned substance Clomiphene, which can enhance testosterone levels. Benn asserted that he believed the test results were a consequence of contamination and maintained his innocence throughout the ordeal. He emphasized that he had never previously failed a drug test in his professional career.
His suspension was overturned by the U.K. National Anti-Doping Panel in November 2022, and in February 2023, the WBC concluded there was insufficient evidence to prove intentional doping, attributing the results instead to Benn’s elevated egg consumption.
Currently, Eubank holds a No. 3 ranking with the IBF at middleweight and similar positions with the WBA and WBC. Meanwhile, Benn is listed as the No. 5 welterweight by the WBS and holds a No. 3 ranking with the WBC.
Tensions Escalate:
In a recent incident that fueled their rivalry, Eubank slapped Benn with an egg during a press conference in late February, an act that resulted in a fine of approximately $129,000 from the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC). Eubank expressed he felt the fine was worth it, stating on social media, “Worth every penny.”
The BBBoC noted that Eubank’s actions were deemed a breach of their regulations regarding misconduct. As the fight draws nearer, more updates on predictions, odds, and other related content will emerge.
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