In a dramatic turn of events, Chris Eubank Jr. faces a whopping $500,000 fine for missing the weight limit ahead of his much-anticipated clash with Conor Benn. Set to fight this Saturday in the thrilling main event of Fatal Fury in London, tension is already boiling over.

During Friday's weigh-in, Eubank stumbled at the scale, clocking in at 160.05 pounds—just 0.05 pounds over the 160-pound limit. This misstep not only cost him financially, thanks to the ‘weight clause’ in his contract, but it also put considerable pressure on him to make weight for the fight.

To add to the stakes, Eubank must not exceed 170 pounds by fight day. The implications of his missed weight could not be higher as he preps for this heated rivalry.

Conor Benn, on the other hand, successfully made weight at 156.4 pounds and was quick to react to the news. On Twitter, he gleefully exclaimed, "Show me the motherf*cking money!" indicating his clear elation at Eubank's struggles.

Eubank also took to Instagram with a reflective post, stating, "Pain is temporary... glory is forever," suggesting that despite the hurdles, he remains focused on the fight ahead.

This grudge match hasn't been without its complications, and Eubank’s weight issues could jeopardize the highly anticipated outcome. At 35, Eubank comes off back-to-back knockout victories, while the younger 28-year-old Benn boasts an impressive unbeaten record of 23 wins.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the fight, especially since Benn is making his return to the ring for the first time in 14 months after a decision victory over Peter Dobson in February 2024. Will Eubank rise to the occasion, or will this costly mistake change the trajectory of the fight?