Carl Frampton DESTROYS Chris Eubank Jr Over WEIGHT Issues After Conor Benn FIGHT!

In a scathing critique, former two-weight world champion Carl Frampton has publicly slammed Chris Eubank Jr for his weight management debacle surrounding his recent fight against Conor Benn on April 26, 2025, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The middleweight grudge match, which Eubank Jr won by unanimous decision (116-112 on all three scorecards), was overshadowed by a series of weight-related controversies that have left the boxing community buzzing.

Frampton, speaking on Boxing Social, didn’t hold back, calling Eubank Jr’s failure to make the 160-pound middleweight limit on the first attempt “unprofessional” and a “disgrace to the sport.” Eubank Jr, 35, tipped the scales at 160.05 pounds—0.05 pounds over the limit—resulting in a hefty £375,000 fine, which was paid directly to Benn. Frampton argued that this miss, though marginal, highlighted deeper issues with Eubank Jr’s discipline. “He’s a professional fighter, and missing weight by even half an ounce is inexcusable,” Frampton stated. “He knew the rules, he knew the stakes, and he still couldn’t get it right. It’s a bad look for him and for boxing.”

The drama didn’t end there. A rehydration clause stipulated that neither fighter could weigh more than 170 pounds on the morning of the fight, with a potential $1 million fine for non-compliance. Frampton predicted Eubank Jr would likely skip the rehydration limit, stating, “I think he’s going to blow off the 10-pound rehydration clause and just pay the fine rather than drain himself further.” True to form, Eubank Jr made the fight-day weight at 169.4 pounds, avoiding further penalties, but the initial miss had already set the tone for Frampton’s criticism.

Frampton also questioned Eubank Jr’s preparation, suggesting the weight cut took a significant toll. “You could see he was drained at the weigh-in,” Frampton noted. “He’s 35 now, and 160 pounds is clearly hurting him. He’s been fighting at super-middleweight [168 pounds] in the past, and forcing himself down to middleweight for this fight was a mistake.” This sentiment was echoed by others in the boxing world, with some speculating that Eubank Jr’s grueling cut may have impacted his performance, despite the victory.

The fight itself was a brutal affair, with Eubank Jr ultimately outpointing the smaller Benn, who was moving up two weight classes from welterweight. Benn, 28, weighed in at a comfortable 156.4 pounds and looked sharp, but his inexperience at the higher weight showed as Eubank Jr’s power and poise prevailed in the later rounds. However, Frampton argued that the weight disparity—exacerbated by Eubank Jr’s struggles—made the fight less competitive than it should have been. “Benn was game, but Eubank Jr had a size advantage that shouldn’t have been there if he’d made weight properly,” Frampton said. “It’s not fair to the sport or to Benn.”

Adding fuel to the fire, Eubank Jr accused Benn’s team of “derailing” his weight cut, claiming they employed tactics to throw him off, such as closing the scales early and refusing him a chance to urinate before weighing in. Frampton dismissed these claims as excuses. “That’s nonsense,” he said. “Every fighter deals with the same rules. If he was that close, he should’ve been more careful. Blaming the other team just makes him look weaker.”

The fallout from the fight has sparked broader discussions about weight management in boxing. Frampton, a long-time advocate for stricter regulations, reiterated his stance on the need for accountability. “We can’t keep letting fighters miss weight and just pay a fine,” he said. “It undermines the integrity of the sport. There needs to be harsher penalties—maybe even postponing the fight—to make sure this doesn’t happen again.”

Despite the criticism, Eubank Jr celebrated his victory, which marked Benn’s first professional loss and saw a surprise appearance from Eubank Sr, who had previously opposed the fight. But for Frampton, the weight issues cast a long shadow over the win. “He can celebrate all he wants, but this will follow him,” Frampton concluded. “If he’s serious about his legacy, he needs to get his act together—starting with the scales.”