Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 headlines at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 15 in a highly-anticipated rematch following their epic first fight back in April.
Ahead of the rematch, all Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 rules have been confirmed including the weight limit, rehydration clause, judges scoring, rounds and more.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 Rules Confirmed
Bitter rivals Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are gearing up for their hotly-anticipated rematch on November 15 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
Their first fight back in April was a classic, with the hype and razzmatazz of the occasions most certainly delivering in what was a truly memorable and historic night for British boxing.
Now, the pair are set to do it all over again after inheriting the Eubank vs Benn family feud from their fathers and making it their own feud furthermore by adding fuel to the fire. The rematch is just around the corner, with Spurs once again the location for the Eubank Jr vs Benn rematch.
As fight night approaches, all of the rules for the Eubank Jr vs Benn fight have been agreed and confirmed. This includes the weight limit, rehydration clause, judges scoring and the amount of rounds too.
The pre-fight build-up for the rematch has been just as fiery, with Bennβs promoter Eddie Hearn even suing Chris Eubank Jr over comments at the launch press conference back in September.
The Eubank vs Benn rivalry has been dominated by the Eubank family over the years, with Chris Sr defeating Nigel in their first fight back in 1990, before their 1993 rematch ended in a draw. Eubank Jr of course defeated ‘The Destroyer’ via unanimous decision back in April, with the Benn’s yet to record a win over their family rivals.
This rematch could well be the Benn’s time, with Conor supremely confident that he will get revenge and send ‘Next Gen’ into retirement after their second dance on November 15.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 Weight Limit
Just like the first fight back in April, the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn weight limit has been set at 160-pounds.
This is the middleweight limit, which is where the first fight was contested over six months ago.
First time around, Benn tipped the scales at 156.4-pounds, stepping up two weight classes from his natural welterweight (147-pounds) limit to face Eubank Jr in his natural weight division.
Eubank Jr actually missed weight by half an ounce in their first fight on weigh-in day back in April, tipping the scales at 160.05-pounds. This was a costly weight miss for Eubank, who was forced to pay a hefty Β£375,000 fine for this error.
That didn’t stop the fight from going ahead though, with Eubank going on to win via unanimous decision.
Despite the fact he won the first fight, Hamzah Sheeraz’s Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 prediction is in favour of ‘The Destroyer’, who Sheeraz feels will win via emphatic knockout within six rounds this time.
Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 Rehydration Clause
Just like the first fight back in April, the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 rehydration clause has remained the same at 10-pounds.
This was the case for their first fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with fans outraged at this clause due to fighter safety, particularly for Eubank Jr who had to rush to hospital following the fight due to dehydration.
Although he was forced to pay a Β£375,000 fine for missing weight, Eubank Jr did stick to the rehydration clause and didnβt weigh any more than 170-pounds when it came to the fight day weigh-in.
Many people felt the Eubank Jr vs Benn rehydration clause massively influenced the performance of ‘Next Gen’, despite him getting the victory. Eubank Jr earned Β£2m after betting rival Conor Benn, and is expected to take home an even bigger purse this time around for the rematch.
However, he must still obey the rules of the rehydration clause, even though his physical health suffered drastically in the aftermath of the bout the first time around.
Eubank Jr’s promoter Ben Shalom feels the rehydration clause is ridiculous after his man was hospitalised due to it, insisting that he and Team Eubank most definitely aren’t pleased with the rehydration clause:
“We aren’t happy with the rehydration clause. Chris isn’t committed to that rehydration clause again as of yet, and the initial time it was put in front of us, it was an ultimatum.
“Is it healthy? Is it right? Should it be banned from boxing? Absolutely,” Shalom told talkSPORT at the launch press conference back in September.
Eubank Jr vs Benn Rematch Rounds
The Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch will be contested over 12 three-minute rounds.
This is the same fight duration as was present for the first Eubank Jr vs Benn fight back in April, with the fight going the full 36 minutes after 12 gruelling rounds of compelling action.
Eubank Jr beat Benn via unanimous decision in a stunning grudge fight the first time around on April 26, and goes into the rematch as the marginal favourite with boxing betting sites once again this time around.
Eubank Jr won the first fight by a score of 116-112 on all three judges’ scorecards, meaning all relevant officials felt ‘Next Gen’ won eight rounds to Benn’s four.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 Scoring
The three judges scoring the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch are yet to be confirmed, but they will be required to score the action via the ten-point must system.
This simply means the winner of each individual round is awarded 10 points, with the loser receiving nine of fewer points. In the event of a knockdown, this typically results in a 10-8 round, with the scores totalled at the end of the fight, in this case after 12 rounds, to determine the winner on points.
Most rounds are scored 10-9, but in some circumstances there can be a 10-8 as previously explained, or even a 10-7. Usually this would mean being knocked down more than once but still surviving to hear the bell for the end of the round.
An interesting angle on the rematch is that Eubank Jr’s sister Emily is engaged to Frank Smith, who happens to be Matchroom Boxing CEO and a close friend of Benn’s. Although this won’t affect the scoring of the fight, it is most definitely an intriguing aspect of the rivalry.
Now just days away, anticipation is palpable for Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2.
