Chris Eubank Jr more than an hour late for Conor Benn weigh-in as fans say he is ‘playing mind games’

CHRIS EUBANK JR arrived over an HOUR LATE for his weigh-in ahead of fighting Conor Benn. Eubank was due to arrive at 11am but still had not showed up past midday – leaving Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn fuming. Conor Benn makes weight for the Chris Eubank Jr fight at 156.

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twitter.com/uNooXHnWkX— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) April 25, 2025The middleweight star has been on the front foot with mental warfare throughout the build up. And fans are convinced his weigh-in drama was no different with one saying: “Mind games.

”Another added: “He’s living in Eddie’s head rent free.”Benn meanwhile weighed in at 156.4lbs – nearly 4lb under the middleweight limit.

Much has been made of the fight weight heading into the second generation grudge match. The born rivals first signed for a 157lb catchweight clash in 2022 – causing controversy with Eubank having NEVER fought that low. But it was KOd with just days to go as Benn tested positive for clomiphene – a banned substance known to boost testosterone.

He protested his innocence and took his career to America – having two wins at the light-middleweight limit.Meanwhile, UK Anti-Doping dropped the case against him, allowing Benn to fight on British soil again.were first due to fight in October 2022 in a 157lb catchweight clash.

But it was KOd with just days to go as Benn tested positive for clomiphene – a banned substance known to boost testosterone.He protested his innocence and took his career to America – having two wins at the light-middleweight limit.Meanwhile, UK Anti-Doping dropped the case against him, allowing Benn to fight on British soil again.

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