Chris Eubank Jr. He looked terrible on the scales after passing the terrifying cutting and forcing to stay tight.
The rehydration clause inserted into his clash with Conor Bennem means that Eubank Jr. He can’t relax and prepare for a fight. The need to weigh this afternoon before ceremonial weighing on Friday evening (time in Great Britain) did nothing to assist the organizers make the Brighton man seemed healthier.
Chris Eubank Jr Waga
If so, Eubank was clearly the worst that he ever ever spent on the campaign in 168 pounds. Falling to 160 pounds, especially in anticipation of facing Benn, he appeared in a nightmare for Eubank Jr.
The words of Father Chris Eubank SR before a failed fight in 20222, agreeing that his son should not be able to face Benn at the lower limit, they are now calling the organizers. If the senior forecast, which he repeated during the fighting week, will come true on Saturday evening, there will be a lot to answer.
The senior wanted to cancel his son’s license to save him from the disaster. Compliance with the weight limit, the decision necessary for Benn’s possible event, apparently became impossible for 35-year-old Eubank Jr.
The fact that Eubank cannot hydrate [can only put on nine pounds]As he did during the last two stops, Liam Smith and Kamil Sherdemeta won, until Saturday morning it was written on his skeletal face.
Benn [23-0, 14 KOs] He licked his mouth along with the promoter Eddie Hearn in honor of the perspective of capturing his rival in lower condition. The contract before the fight, which turned out to be controversial, undoubtedly gave Benn a chance to win.
When the first bell rings at the Tottenham Hotspur or Eubank stadium [34-3, 25 KOs] It is fully functional, it will become apparent within a few minutes.
Chris Eubank Jr
Eubank Jr vs Benn
After the drug test scandal of October 2022, Benn fell on his feet and now has a real chance to defeat Eubank Jr. on the average weight limit.
My fighters will have various preparations to take up, because Eubank still observes his weight, while his nemesis eats and drinks, as he likes, because Benn weighed just over 156 pounds.
Competition, fatty eggs and eubank striking Benn at a press conference, then explode in the Great Britain of Pay-Per-View.
Before the collision, Eubank states that he is ready for everything Benn has to offer.
“I know what is coming. I have prepared my whole life for these moments. I did time. You know, I devoted the decades of this sport,” he said.
“I did all this without cheating, without cutting the corners and I am proud of it.
“I have a mentality, an experience I have, strenuous and will are what I will apply at night to take my opponent, Conor Benn.”
Destroyer
Benn added: “Without pressure. I live for it. I had a fight more than 100 times in my head. For me I focus only on training.
“Removing from the comfort zone, my acquaintance, my family and I am full. I do not intend to leave Chris and go there back. The whole PR is ready.
“I am excited that I can get there and put my hands on him on Saturday evening.”
Hearn, always a cheerleader, still emphasizes the meaning of the fight, despite the controversy related to weighing.
“It is crazy to think that on Saturday evening 65,000 people will fill this amazing stadium in the fight against generations.
“Chris Eubank Jr. against Conor Benn. Only an amazing time for boxing. An unbelievable card, iconic main event.
“This weekend, British boxing is definitely on the map. It was a great run. Thanks to everyone involved.”
Boxxer promoter, Ben Shalo, said: “This is an absolutely huge event. Thank you Boxxer and Matchroom for placing what is a historic event. I can’t wait.”
Information Eubank Jr vs. Benn
Eubank Jr vs. Benn fights for a massive boxing night in London.
Former claimant for the title of Ilford’s world Anthony Yarde [26-3, 24 KOs] He fights with Lyndon Arthur from Manchester [24-2, 16 KOs] For the third time, with the title WBA Intercontinental Heavyweight on the line.
Former world champion WBO WBO WBO WBO, Liam Smith [33-4-1, 20 KOs] accepts Ireland by Aaron McKenny [19-0, 10 KOs] Minister Middle Libra for the international title WBA.
Cheavon Clarke of Gravesend defends his title British cruciate scale against Viddal Riley of Tottenham.
Former WBO world champion in the Bournemouth Cruisher Chris Billam-Smith weight [20-2, 13 KOs] meets the USA Brandon Glanton [20-2, 17 KOs] Over 12 rounds
The event will take place on Saturday, April 26, live around the world at the DAZN PPV and Sky Sports ticket office at 14.00 from the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England.
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Daniel Dubois survived two knockdowns and a brutal early gunfight to stop Fabio Wardley in the eleventh round of the heavyweight war in Manchester.
The WBO heavyweight title clash at Co-op Live appeared to be slipping away from Dubois in the opening rounds as Wardley dropped the former world champion twice and threatened to overwhelm him with sheer aggression.
Instead, Dubois weathered the storm, gradually broke down Wardley and ultimately forced a dramatic stoppage after eleven brutal rounds.
Wardley entered the fight, defeating Dubois with the first punch of the fight, before both men traded powerful shots in a disordered opening session. Dubois looked vulnerable again in the third quarter when he fell to another injured knee during another violent exchange.
Despite the early setbacks, Dubois slowly began to regain control as Wardley’s effectiveness declined and the penalty began to accumulate.
The return of Daniel Dubois
By the fourth, the momentum was starting to come back. Dubois hurt Wardley with solid shots and forced perceptible reactions from the previously undefeated challenger.
In the fifth and sixth rounds, Dubois took complete control.
Wardley struggled to establish his jab and control the pace as Dubois marched forward, applying measured pressure and harder punches. In the middle rounds, Wardley looked exhausted and severely damaged, particularly around his nose and mouth.
Dubois sensed the fight was changing.
The seventh and eighth rounds became a test of survival for Wardley, who somehow continued to fight despite appearing close to being stopped several times.
What made the fight so dramatic was that Wardley never stopped trying to score the equalizer. Even after a few rounds, he was punching backwards when Dubois gave him space.
The danger continued into the ninth quarter when Dubois nearly shut down the event in another round of wild rallies, with full live coverage of the Wardley vs. Dubois results documenting the swinging dynamics of the card.
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Fabio Wardley
Heading into the championship rounds, both heavyweights looked exhausted.
Wardley was visibly weakening, while Dubois himself seemed exhausted after so much effort. The difference, however, was that Dubois still had enough power to finish the case.
Dubois landed two immaculate punches in the eleventh, ending the fight and preventing Wardley from continuing after one of the most dramatic heavyweight battles seen in Britain this year.
Frank Warren later revealed that there was a rematch clause, leaving the door open for Wardley to seek revenge after the first defeat of his professional career.
The result gives Dubois another major heavyweight victory after recovering from an early crash, while Wardley pushed the former champion to the limit in a fight that could easily have resulted in a second chapter.
The WBN Wardley vs Dubois scorecard and round-by-round coverage followed as Dubois completely turned the fight around after early knockdowns.
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World Boxing News reports the results from Tokyo as Naoya Inoue takes on Junto Nakatani in a thrilling all-Japan fight that is the highlight of the Tokyo Dome.
Undisputed super bantamweight champion Inoue returns in a career-defining fight against undefeated rival Nakatani in a twelve-round main event.
Two elite Japanese cinematographers are taking part in the competition. Inoue is looking to further his dominance, and Nakatani is looking to pick up the best win of his career.
Nakatani comes into the fight with momentum, fully aware that a victory over Inoue will push him firmly into the number one pound-for-pound conversation.
World Boxing News updates the results of each fight in the tab below after the fights are completed.
Undercard results against Inoue and Nakatani
(All times are in local Tokyo time)
21:26
Yoshiki Takei got back into the win column after a shocking loss to Christian Medina, earning his 13th career win over DeKang Wang.
The result was a bit controversial, however, as it looked like Wang had done enough to claim victory. The judges scored it twice, 76-76 and 77-75 for Takei.
20:26
Takuma Inoue put on a brilliant performance, defeating Japanese boxing legend Kazuto Ioka twice en route to a dominant victory. Inoue defended his WBC bantamweight title in great style and, apart from winning in the fourth round, he was in complete control. Inoue made exceptional utilize of his excellent jab and stunning uppercuts to fully deserve his 22nd career triumph. Ioka is 37 years venerable and plans to retire after a Hall of Fame career.
In the post-fight interview, Inoue stated that he wants to unify the 118-pound division later this year.
19:06
Jin Sasaki picked up his second victory since a crushing loss to Brian Norman Jr. in 2025, defeating Sora Tanaka on points over ten rounds.
Sasaki earned the win with totals of 97-93 and 96-94, while the third judge awarded Tanaka 96-94.
18:09
Toshiki Shimomachi continued his push towards a world featherweight title shot by defeating Reiya Abe via close decision.
The pair fought for ten rounds, with the judges twice scoring 96-94 in Shimomachi’s favor and the third card reading 95-95.
17:55
The early action was in the super middleweight division Yuito Moriwaki defeat Deok No Yun by split decision in only the third fight. Meanwhile, Kosuke Tomioka AND Shogo Tanaka You couldn’t break it down after ten rounds in the flyweight division.
Inoue vs Nakatani match information
Inoue returns in front of his home crowd, looking to once again win against one of the most perilous opponents available in the lower weight classes.
The super bantamweight star has dominated the super bantamweight division, but Nakatani poses a up-to-date threat with his size, timing and knockout power that can turn a fight around.
Nakatani will be looking to apply pressure and test Inoue early on, with the champion looking to control the pace with accuracy, movement and his trademark finishing ability.
The result could have immediate ramifications for multiple governing bodies, including world titles and divisional domination.
Location: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan Commission: Japan Boxing Commission Promoter: Ohashi Promotions (Hideyuki Ohashi) Broadcast: DAZN
All fights on the Tokyo card will be updated by World Boxing News as results become available throughout the event.
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Conor Benn defeated a clearly injured but stubborn Regis Prograis by unanimous decision after ten bruising rounds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
The British welterweight earned the verdict on all three scorecards by identical margins of 98-92 after a fierce fight that left Benn with sedate injuries around both eyes and Prograis struggling with what appeared to be a leg injury.
WBN also scored in the 98-92 fight.
Benn started quickly, landing pointed combinations and digging to the body while Prograis struggled to establish his move.
The former world champion looked to be struggling to keep his balance in the opening rounds as he struggled to cope with his injury, and Benn took advantage, charging forward and dictating the pace, doing the cleaner work.
Benn vs. Prograis
Despite the setback, Prograis showed his usual toughness, refusing to give up as the fight turned into a heated exchange at close range.
After the two clashed heads, Benn was injured around both eyes and the Briton struggled to bleed profusely as the fight escalated.
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Prograis had moments of success in the middle rounds and even wobbled Benn in the seventh round, but the host continued to respond with sustained pressure and persistent bodywork.
Benn’s aggression and efficiency ultimately separated the two as Prograis continued to attack despite clearly not being 100 percent ready.
After ten demanding rounds, the judges unanimously sided with Benn, whose victory keeps him firmly in the welterweight division after another high-profile performance in London.
“The Destroyer” is now hopeful that Ryan Garcia will win the welterweight title after signing with Zuffa Boxing and leaving promoter Eddie Hearn under a cloud.
Hearn sat at ringside with no emotion, watching Benn win for the first time since their split.
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