Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn both stayed within the 12st 1lb (77kg) limit at a second weight check before their rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
Just as was the case when they fought in April, both British boxers agreed to a rehydration clause and were prohibited from putting on more than 10lb between Friday’s weigh-in and Saturday morning.
Both weighed 11st 5lb (72kg) – one pound under the middleweight limit – on Friday.
On Saturday, Eubank was 0.1lb under the rehydration limit, with Benn adding seven pounds over the past 24 hours.
Eubank, 36, is the naturally bigger man and regularly competes in this division, with Benn jumping up two weight classes.
All three judges scored the first bout 116-112 in favour of Eubank but they agreed to meet for a second time just as their their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, did to begin the family feud in the 1990s.
Benn, 29, said earlier in the week that he intends to return to welterweight after this contest to pursue a world title fight in 2026.
What is the rehydration clause?
Just as when Eubank and Benn fought in April, there is a rehydration clause that both must adhere to – meaning neither man can put on more than 10lb between Friday’s weigh-in and Saturday morning.
Benn’s team feel the rehydration clause allows for a more level playing field and the weight disparity has been a hot topic in the build-up to both fights.
In April, Eubank missed the middleweight limit of 11st 6lb by 0.05lb at the weigh-in – but came in comfortably below the rehydration limit the next day.
Fighters usually shed fat over the course of their training camp to get close to the agreed or stipulated weight limit.
Prior to the weigh-in, which takes place a day before fight night, they may dehydrate to lose the final bit of weight.
Losing water weight close to the fight allows them to refuel with food and water much more easily.
Eubank says he usually puts on about 14lb after a weigh-in.
