Chris Eubank Jr. is navigating a challenging weight cut as he prepares to face Conor Benn at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday. The 33-year-old boxer, who will compete at the middleweight limit of 160 pounds, is feeling the physical toll of the process. He’s been pretty vocal about how that’s hurting him too, during this taxing transition.
Eubank Jr. now has a three-year-old son named Raheem, who has been asking tough questions about his dad being away. “Why can’t I see my daddy? Why can’t he take me to school?” Raheem’s questions hang over Eubank Jr., marking the documentary short with personal tension that amplifies the emotional stakes of the charged matchup.
“The weight is hurting,” Eubank Jr. shouted. “I’m hurting right now,” he continued, pointing to the physical toll this fight is taking on him as it draws near. This truly major weight cut visits that discomfort, creating an even worse feeling. You’ll start to really experience this discomfort on the night and morning of the weigh-in.
On top of the professional challenges Eubank Jr. has faced, he knows that weight of loss. Sadly, his brother, Sebastian Eubank, an accomplished runner and boxer, passed away unexpectedly in 2021 at age 31. He has been buried in the Dubai desert. Reflecting on this loss, Eubank Jr. said, “I have a 31-year-old brother, he is buried in the desert in Dubai, that’s pain.” The source of that grief is deeply tied to what fuels his drive to be a champion in the squared circle.
Eubank Jr.’s upcoming fight against Benn marks a significant moment in boxing history, not only due to their personal legacies but because of their fathers’ historic rivalry. Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn fought twice in two legendary bouts. These exciting fights lit up boxing fans across the country and the world.
Eubank Jr . understands that he is the bigger man in this matchup. He understandably sees how the 10-pound rehydration clause can influence the performance of both fighters. Although Benn usually fights at welterweight (147 pounds), Eubank Jr.’s jump now to middleweight is no simple task in itself.
As his fight night draws nearer, Chris Eubank Jr. looks to continue fighting his demons, both in and outside of the ring. He’s looking to convert that pain into a blazing performance against Conor Benn. This upcoming bout will further escalate to the fabulous tale of two great pugilistic foes.
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