No weight change for Eubank-Benn rematch – Hearn

Eddie Hearn claims that Chris Eubank Jr.’s team has not requested changes to the weight schedule for their September rematch with Conor Benn, and that he would be reluctant to do so if it did happen.

The Matchroom promoter confirmed that the rematch will be fought under the exact same circumstances as their April fight, which will have a 160-pound middleweight limit and a rehydration clause, as stipulated in a two-fight contract reached a prior agreement.

In their much-anticipated grudge match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Eubank defeated Benn, the most recent incident in a conflict that dates back to the time when their legendary fathers first squared off.

The venue has not yet been determined, but the rematch will take place on September 20 in London.

First of all, Hearn told BBC Sport, “Team Eubank] wouldn’t approach me because of our contract with Saudi Arabia,” but the situation is that the terms are identical to the first fight.

Hearn asked Benn if the terms for the various terms would be taken into account. Hearn said he would not want to weigh more than the 160 pounds needed for middleweight.

In the weeks leading up to their first fight, Eubank’s weight was a contentious issue. He was overweight during fight week, and he was fined £35,000, but he was still within the 10lb rehydration cap on fight morning.

Hearn believes the debate has been overstated despite reports that Eubank used a sauna to reduce weight that the British Boxing Board of Control will hold a hearing this month.

“People don’t realize Chris Eubank had a big jacket and a lot of clothing when he rehydrated.” And he was probably three pounds under, weighing a half a pound less. Hearn continued, “It wasn’t a problem at all.”

Hearn believes the rematch, which Benn quickly demanded despite losing by a unanimous vote in April, is a sign of his growing confidence.

Hearn said, “I believe he chose to fight because he thinks he can win it this time.”

He was physically too small to play, but despite having tenacity and ability, he still won the game.

Conor Benn’s “long-term] goal is to win a welterweight world title, but that can’t be done.”

The first fight featured a lot of drama, with Chris Eubank Sr. making a surprise appearance on fight night from Benn’s failed doping tests to egg-slaps, last-minute fines, and more drama from Benn’s failed doping tests.

Hearn thinks the sequel could be even bigger if Nigel Benn and Eubank Sr, the fighters’ renowned fathers, got involved right away.

The difference may be that Eubank Sr is a part of the promotion, “Hearn said.” Never will be the same as the one hour prior to the opening fight. There will be a similar fight in the end. “I believe it will be the 13th round back again.”

Following Turki Alalshikh’s confirmation of the fight on social media, Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority chairman, Turki Alalshikh, made the rematch announcement.

“Eubank was the first to catch everyone by surprise,” the announcement. Without giving a damn about it, Turki made the announcement. After the announcement, [Team Eubank] reached out to me a little perplexed], “Hearn said.

Hearn is confident that the fight will go ahead, even though he and his team have not yet responded to a BBC Sport request for comment.