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Eubank Jr promises Benn match will be ‘fight of the decade contender’

Chris Eubank Jr, left, and Conor Benn during the weigh-in at York Hall
Chris Eubank Jr, left, and Conor Benn during the weigh-in at York Hall (PA Media)
  • Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn both successfully made weight for their highly anticipated boxing match scheduled for Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
  • Eubank Jr weighed in at 159.1lbs and Benn at 159.3lbs, comfortably meeting the 160lbs middleweight limit.
  • This smooth weigh-in contrasts with their previous encounter in April, where Eubank Jr failed to make weight, resulting in a £375,000 forfeit fee paid to Benn.
  • Eubank Jr has promised a "fight of the decade contender" for this fourth instalment of the Eubank-Benn family rivalry.
  • The previous bout in April saw Eubank Jr claim a unanimous decision victory, making it 2-0 to his family.
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