Chris Eubank Jr has stepped up in a way few boxers do—by putting his money where his mouth is. Ahead of his rescheduled grudge match with Conor Benn on 26 April at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Eubank Jr has followed through on a promise that highlights both integrity and respect for fellow fighters.
Originally set to clash in 2022, the first iteration of the Eubank-Benn bout was scrapped at the eleventh hour after Benn failed two drug tests. While the headlines at the time focused on the collapsed main event, the fallout extended well beyond the two headliners—several undercard fighters saw their chances to compete, and earn, vanish overnight.
With the long-awaited rematch now on the horizon—broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office and elevated to a prestigious Ring Magazine event—Eubank Jr has made good on his word from a recent press conference: he has distributed £50,000 from his own fight purse to the fighters who were left out of pocket by the 2022 cancellation.
This act of goodwill wasn’t just symbolic. Former world title contender Lyndon Arthur and current unified champion Ellie Scotney are among those who’ve confirmed receipt of payments, publicly acknowledging Eubank Jr’s follow-through on the commitment he made.
By doing so, Eubank Jr hasn’t just reignited anticipation for his fight with Benn—he’s set a powerful example within the sport. With so much talk in boxing often lost in the build-up, his actions have struck a rare note of authenticity, particularly as he called on both Benn and promoter Eddie Hearn to match his contribution.
As the countdown begins to their long-delayed clash, the tension between Eubank Jr and Benn continues to simmer. But away from the jabs and barbs, Eubank’s gesture outside the ring has won him real respect—proof that sometimes, being a fighter means more than just what happens on fight night.
