Chris Eubank Jr is at the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBOFC) investigation center after controversial films presenting his extreme weight limitation tactics. The next general, directed against his army-nuezis Conor Benn, triumphed in an invigorating meeting at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, where over 65,000 fans were witnesses his victory with a unanimous decision on Saturday evening.
The expectation leading to the clash was destroyed by several controversial problems, and the most shocking event appeared during official weighing. Eubank JR received a fine of 375,000 GBP for lack of weighting weight requirements, initially tilting the scales to 160.2 pounds, and then to 160.05 pounds. Nevertheless, in the morning he managed to weigh below 170 pounds.
Among the boxing enthusiasts, fears were erected after the spread of films showing that he was putting on a suit in a sauna in a desperate attempt to drop the last few pounds, then steeped in his fight.
Then, after the films gained adhesion on social media platforms, BBBOFC reportedly decided to examine the Eubank JR method used to bring weight.
According to the boxing scene, this investigation is to check whether his weight lowering tactics have broken their rules.
BBBOFC guidelines clearly prohibit the apply of sauna and sauna suits. British boxing leader Robert Smith spoke about messy events that took place before the Friday weighing, commenting; “The problem arose because he was tardy for weighing. If he arrived there on time, considering that he was only slightly, he would bring weight.”
Eubank Jr came to weighing at noon on Friday, an hour later than Benn. “I don’t know what they were doing,” Smith added.
“But appearing tardy, it meant that he had very little time to go down to a shrinking weight. We had no concerns. Eubank was on the right track to make 160 pounds. We keep a register from previous fights, and the trajectory of weight loss Eubank was very similar to how it was in the past. These are ongoing matters.”
BBBOFC will now look for comprehensive details about the intensive cutting of the British weight to lend a hand seek this situation. Benn, who conveniently brought weight, on Saturday evening he moved two classes of weight with very expected clashes.
After experiencing your first professional failure, the “destroyer” will gladly buy back.
Speaking in Good Morning Britain, Benn said on Tuesday: “I’m ready to train now. I have heating in the gym, I have my sauna ready to recover. As soon as this interview is straight in the gym. I live for it, I do it, who I am.
“There is a rematch clause. We’ll see. We have many options, but of course we both agreed to the rematch … It’s bitter to swallow it. From all people, losing to Eubank.
“It’s hard! Personally, I thought I was throwing a fight through the round. It could have been going both ways … What a great warrior, what a great dance partner. So a loan for Chris for him and his win, but I want revenge.”
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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