The ‘Fatal Fury’ boxing PPV has witnessed one of the main event fighters facing a severe blow as Chris Eubank Jr. missed the middleweight limit by just 0.05 lbs as he gears up to face Conor Benn. For that, the IBO champion will now have to pay a hefty fine of around £375,500 ($499,574), which is almost half a million dollars. Hearing this news, UFC legend Michael Bisping appeared surprised by the fine Eubank Jr. has to pay now, but in the end, he claims there’s no one to blame except the IBO champ himself for not making weight.
“I hear you Nick. It is crazy,” Michael Bisping tweeted. “However…. It’s a fighters responsibility to make weight, And if that’s the contracted consequence then it’s only falling in suit. Unless I’m missing something? I don’t follow as closely as you.”
I hear you Nick. It is crazy. However…. It’s a fighters responsibility to make weight, And if that’s the contracted consequence then it’s only falling in suit. Unless I’m missing something? I don’t follow as closely as you. https://t.co/NQZSLHc3qw
— michael (@bisping) April 25, 2025
Well, the fight is going to go down anyway this weekend, but do you think the fine was a bit harsh on Chris Eubank Jr.? Drop your comments below.
(This is a developing story)
The post “It Is Crazy” – UFC Legend Blames Chris Eubank Jr. as Boxing Star Faces $500K Fine for Missing Weight Before Conor Benn Fight appeared first on EssentiallySports.