Chris Eubank Jr absolutely killed himself to make the weight last weekend in his rematch defeat to Conor Benn and it showed right from the get go.
A flat, not energized, not powerful Chris Eubank Jr, was what was present.
The middleweight limit of 160 pounds proved a step too far for him to make and the rehydration clause really worked for the benefit of Conor Benn and his handlers Matchroom.
Matchroom and Eddie Hearn, the Kings of rematch and rehydration clauses.
They are though, they overly use them but look, it worked for the benefit of their fighter at the weekend just gone.
Why Chris Eubank Jr’s Barbaric Weight Cut Can Act As An Example To Young Boxers
Chris Eubank Jr ultimately can absolutely fight on if he wants to up at a higher weight, without a shadow of a doubt.
He only had one of his great wins of his career earlier this year when he beat Conor Benn in the first fight in a vintage night for him and world boxing, a legendary bout and win.
So to say he should quit is pathetic.
He can take a rest and fight at 168 pounds or 175 pounds next year with problem or issue.
Young boxers however must watch not only how unhealthy it was for Eubank Jr to try to lose the weight he did for the fight and actually, the first one as well earlier in the year, but the rehydration clauses as well.
Be very wary of them and if they are a detriment to you, send the offer packing.
Most people don’t use those clauses anyway and the fighter can do what he wants, remember it.
