Chris Eubank Sr. Calls for Son's Boxing License to Be Revoked Ahead of Conor Benn Fight Over Weight Concerns

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Chris Eubank Sr. Raises Alarm Over Son's Safety Before Conor Benn Showdown

Right now, the boxing world can’t stop talking about Chris Eubank Sr.’s very public clash with his own son, Chris Eubank Jr., just days before Eubank Jr.'s highly hyped fight against Conor Benn. It isn’t just a typical training camp drama; Eubank Sr. has openly called for British boxing authorities to revoke his son's license on the spot. Why? He says forcing Eubank Jr. to cut from his natural weight of around 180 lbs all the way down to 160 lbs, with a strict 10-pound rehydration cap, is flirting with disaster.

Eubank Sr. didn’t pull any punches: "My son probably walks around at around 180lb, and he has to boil himself down to 160lb," he said, suggesting the promoters are taking a huge risk with his son’s long-term health just to make boxing headlines. He’s worried about the toll this will take on Eubank Jr.’s body, highlighting the ongoing issue of safety concerns in extreme weight-cutting. This is bigger than just a father-son squabble—it strikes at the heart of ongoing debates around fighter health in the sport.

Family Tension, Mind Games, and Some Old-School Rivalry

If that wasn’t enough, the family drama is putting a real strain on Eubank Jr. himself. During a tense press conference, he talked openly about how painful these accusations from his father are, making it crystal clear he wants to forge his own path. For fans, it’s surreal: the man who so often stood in his son’s corner is now urging him to walk away from what could be the biggest payday of his career.

But the fight’s not just about Eubank Jr. and his dad. The rivalry between the Eubank and Benn families has been simmering for decades, ever since Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn faced off in the 1990s. Now, it’s their sons in the ring, bringing all that old tension into the present. You get the sense that this isn’t just about boxing – it’s about family pride, revenge, and who can finally claim bragging rights.

Over in Conor Benn’s camp, the confidence is sky-high. Stories are swirling about how Benn recently dominated IBF champ William Scull in sparring, boosting hopes for a standout performance. And as if things weren’t spicy enough, Benn’s team has brought in Billy Joe Saunders—who has his own tangled history with Eubank Jr.—to handle the official hand wrap inspection. In the world of high-stakes boxing, those little power plays count for a lot.

• Eubank Sr.'s public protest shines a spotlight on fighter health and promoters’ responsibilities.
• Eubank Jr. faces not just the toughest opponent in the ring, but emotional jabs from his dad.
• Benn’s camp fires up the psychological warfare with fresh sparring stories and strategic hires.
• The shadow of the famous Eubank vs. Benn rivalry looms larger than ever over this bout.

The April 26 fight is already more than just a contest for the record books. With weight cut debates, family feuds, and drama outside the ring, both sides are fighting for more than a title—they're fighting for legacy, safety, and respect.