Eubank vs Benn: Brighton fighter makes fight-day weigh-in on Saturday

Eubank’s weight has been a big speaking level within the build-up and specifically all through combat week.

He weighed 0.2lb over the 11st 6lb restrict on the first try on Friday and used to be nonetheless too heavy the second one time.

The rehydration clause has been criticised by means of some in boxing, together with Eubank’s father Chris Eubank Sr.

Former undisputed light-welterweight champion Josh Taylor has stated the competition will have to be known as off.

“I think this is potentially a very disastrous night for boxing waiting to happen. I desperately hope this is not the case,” the Scotsman added on social media.

Benn’s crew really feel the rehydration clause lets in for a extra degree enjoying box.

Fighters most often shed some fats over the duration in their coaching camp to get on the subject of the agreed or stipulated weight restrict.

Before the weigh-in, which takes position an afternoon earlier than the combat evening, they are going to dehydrate to lose the general little bit of weight.

Losing water weight on the subject of the combat lets them refuel with meals and water a lot more simply.

Eubank says he would generally placed on about 14lb after a weigh-in.

Before the primary weigh-in, he stated his two choices had been to both placed on what he generally would after which reduce 4lb early on Saturday, or stay inside the 10lb window.