Chris Eubank Jr under investigation as boxing | Boxing News

Chris Eubank Jr finds himself on the centre of a British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) investigation after controversial videos showcasing his excessive weight cut techniques had been posted online. Next Gen, dealing with off in opposition to his arch-nemesis Conor Benn, triumphed in an exhilarating encounter on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium the place more than 65,000 followers witnessed his victory by unanimous resolution on Saturday night time.

Anticipation main up to the conflict was marred by a number of contentious points, with essentially the most stunning occasion unfolding during the official weigh-in. Eubank Jr obtained a hefty £375,000 positive for failing to fulfill the weight necessities, initially tipping the scales at 160.2lb and subsequently at 160.05lb. Nevertheless, on the morning of the battle, he managed to weigh in beneath 170lbs.

Concerns had been raised amongst boxing lovers following the unfold of videos exhibiting him donning a sauna swimsuit in a determined attempt to drop the previous couple of kilos, drenched in sweat in his wrestle.

Subsequently, after the videos gained traction on social media platforms, the BBBofC has reportedly determined to scrutinise the strategy Eubank Jr used to make weight.

As per Boxing Scene, this investigation is to look into whether or not his weight cut techniques broke their guidelines.

BBBofC pointers explicitly forbid the utilization of saunas and sauna fits. British boxing chief Robert Smith spoke out relating to the chaotic occasions that occurred earlier than Friday’s weigh-ins, commenting; “The problem arose because he was late for the weigh-in. If he’d have got there on time, considering he was only slightly over, he’d have made weight.”

Eubank Jr arrived for the weigh-in at noon on Friday, an hour later than Benn. “I don’t know what they were doing,” Smith added.

“But by turning up late, it meant he had very little time to get down to the contracted weight. We had no concerns. Eubank was on track to make 160lbs. We keep records of previous fights, and the trajectory of Eubank’s weight loss was very similar to how it’s been in the past. It is an ongoing matter.”

The BBBofC will now search complete particulars concerning the Brit’s intense weight cut to help their investigation into the state of affairs. Benn, who made weight comfortably, moved up two weight lessons for the highly-anticipated conflict on Saturday night time.

After experiencing his first skilled defeat, the ‘Destroyer’ is keen to redeem himself.

Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Benn acknowledged on Tuesday: “I’m ready to train now. I’ve got the heating on in the gym, I’ve got my sauna ready for the recovery after. As soon as this interview is done, I am straight in the gym. I live for this, it’s what I do, it’s who I am.

“There is a rematch clause. We will see. We’ve bought a lot of choices however clearly we have now each agreed to the rematch… It’s a bitter one to swallow this. Out of all people, dropping to a Eubank.

“It’s hard! Personally I thought I nicked the fight by a round. It could have gone either way… What a great fighter, what a great dancing partner. So credit to Chris for him and his win, but I want that revenge.”