This video can not be played I wasn't allowed to urinate - Eubank Chris Eubank Jr will appear before the British Boxing Board of Control in July to answer questions about his use of a sauna before his fight with Conor Benn. But the BBBofC have refused to "speculate" what punishment the Briton might face if he is found to have broken their rules. Eubank, 35,beat Benn on pointsin their grudge match in April and the build-up was dominated by the weight discrepancy and rehydration clause. Eubank missed weightand was fined £375,000, but was within the 10lb rehydration limit on the morning of the fight. General secretary Robert Smith said the board had been made aware of the possibility Eubank used a sauna for his weight cut. "We need to establish exactly what the situation is. I want to find out the dates when it was all done," Smith told BBC Sport. "He's been called in by the Southern Arena Council. He will come in at the beginning of July and tell them what the truth is and then they'll make a decision." Saunas are banned by the BBBofC and last Saturday Adam Azim's opponent Eliot Chavez was pulled from the fight after he used a sauna to make weight. Eubank posted several videos of what appeared a gruelling weight cut to middleweight (11st 6lb). "Let's just see what the man has to say. There will be doctors there etc and the council will consider it and decide what action they need to take," Smith said. With the BBBofC facing questions about their sanctioning of the fight and Eubank alleging hisweight cut was "derailed"deliberately, Smith - speaking toBoxing News,external- suggested Eubank "boxed as though he had no problems". "He was as strong in the last round as he was in the first round," Smith said. "The medical documentation we [received] since the contest says he was fine." Eubank spenttwo days in hospitalafter his fight with Benn. The Englishman racked up £475,000 worth of penalties before his fight with Benn, with the board fining him£100,000 for slapping Benn with an egg. The weight fine went straight to Benn, as stipulated in their fight contract. The fight took place 35 years after their fathers, Chris Eubank Jr and Nigel Benn, fought in the 1990s. BBC Sport has contacted Chris Eubank Jr for comment. This video can not be played Relive the epic Eubank v Benn world title fight in 1990
Eubank to face BBBofC over sauna use in weight cut
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Chris Eubank Jr. is set to appear before the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) in July to address concerns regarding his use of a sauna during his weight cut prior to his recent fight against Conor Benn. The BBBofC has not indicated what penalties Eubank might face if found in violation of their regulations against sauna use. Eubank, who won the bout against Benn by points, had previously missed the weight limit, resulting in a fine of £375,000, although he did manage to stay within the acceptable rehydration limit before the fight. The general secretary of the BBBofC, Robert Smith, has emphasized the need to understand the specifics of Eubank's sauna usage, including the dates and circumstances surrounding it, to determine the appropriate course of action. Smith has stated that Eubank will provide his account to the Southern Arena Council, which will evaluate the situation and decide on any necessary actions.
The issue of sauna usage in weight cutting has become particularly pertinent as the BBBofC recently disqualified Eliot Chavez from a fight after he used a sauna to make weight. Eubank has shared videos online showcasing his intense weight-cutting process leading up to the fight against Benn, which has raised further scrutiny over the methods used by fighters to meet weight requirements. Despite the controversies, Smith noted that Eubank performed well during the fight, suggesting he did not appear to be hindered by any weight-cutting difficulties, as evidenced by his stamina throughout the match. Eubank's post-fight health condition, which required a two-day hospital stay, has also drawn attention, alongside the significant financial penalties he incurred leading up to the fight, including a £100,000 fine for an altercation with Benn prior to the match. The upcoming hearing at the BBBofC will be crucial in determining Eubank's standing and potential repercussions within the sport after this contentious event.
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