Chris Eubank Jr has pledged to deliver a contender for 'fight of the decade' in his rematch with Conor Benn this Saturday. The pair met at the ceremonial weigh-in at York Hall, Bethnal Green, where Eubank appeared composed and Benn looked fired up, saying he feels more controlled after their first meeting in April.
Eubank insisted a knockout is coming, calling boxing his life and saying he was ready to show the world again. He described the April clash as a fight-of-the-year candidate and said this second meeting will raise the stakes even higher.
Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, who dominated headlines at Thursday's news conference, did not appear onstage for the weigh-in. Officials conducted the formal weigh-in behind closed doors on Friday morning, with both fighters recorded at 11st 5lb (72kg). During the public ceremony the promoter, Eddie Hearn, put different numbers on the ceremonial scales: he announced Benn at 11st 13lb (76kg) and Eubank two pounds lighter. Both men are subject to a rehydration clause preventing them from exceeding 12st 1lb (77kg) on Saturday morning.
There had been suggestions ticket sales for the rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium were slower than expected
