Chris Eubank Jr Faces £10,000 Fine for Social Media Misuse

Chris Eubank Jr has been fined £10,000 by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) for the misuse of social media in the lead-up to his highly anticipated fight with Conor Benn. The incident has added another layer of drama to their rivalry, which saw Eubank Jr defeat Benn on points in April.

The Weight Cut Controversy

The fight week was dominated by discussions around weight cut and rehydration clauses. Eubank, 35, initially missed the weight limit, resulting in a hefty fine of £375,000. However, he managed to stay under the rehydration limit on the day of the fight. The controversy deepened when Eubank posted several videos of his weight-cutting process, which appeared to show the use of a sauna.

The BBBofC's Response

The BBBofC summoned Eubank to a hearing at the Southern Area Council after these videos surfaced. While the board's official statement did not explicitly mention the sauna or the evidence reviewed, it confirmed that Eubank had received a severe reprimand for being late to the official weigh-in during fight week.

Sauna Use in Boxing

The use of a sauna is not explicitly banned by the BBBofC, but it is verbally discouraged as an inappropriate method for rapid weight loss. The board has not disclosed whether Eubank's sauna use was directly linked to his weight cut or how much weight he might have lost using this method.

Financial Penalties

Eubank has faced significant financial penalties in the lead-up to the rematch. After paying his weight fine to Benn and an additional £100,000 for slapping an egg across Benn's face, Eubank has now lost a total of £485,000. He must pay the latest fine before the rematch on 20 September in London.

The Road to the Rematch

The rematch between Eubank Jr and Benn is set to be one of the most talked-about events in boxing this year. With both fighters eager to settle their score, the stakes are higher than ever. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling rivalry.