Chris Eubank Jr has stirred major controversy ahead of his highly anticipated rematch with Conor Benn, after making shocking claims about how Matchroom Boxing allegedly handled his health during their first fight night. Speaking at the recent press conference promoting the rematch, Eubank suggested that Matchroom officials prevented an ambulance from immediately transporting him to hospital after he suffered severe dehydration.

The 34-year-old middleweight claimed that the hydration clause in the fight contract had left him badly compromised. Eubank explained that the grueling weight cut resulted in him losing a toenail, and he described the aftermath of the bout as one of the most dangerous moments of his career.

According to Eubank, an ambulance was called for him after the fight, but he alleges that Matchroom officials blocked the vehicle from leaving the stadium for nearly 20 minutes. He insisted that this delay put his health at risk, especially given the state of dehydration he was already suffering from.

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Eubank did not hold back when addressing the media, hinting that the contractual stipulations and how the situation was handled could have caused irreparable harm. He suggested that the incident reflected the darker side of boxing promotions, where business decisions outweigh fighter safety.

As the rematch with Benn draws closer, Eubank’s remarks have added more heat to what is already one of the most bitter rivalries in British boxing. With accusations like these hanging in the air, the buildup to the second fight is expected to be even more intense.

Whether or not Matchroom responds to Eubank’s claims remains to be seen, but his statements have already sent shockwaves through the boxing community, raising questions about fighter welfare and the role promoters play in high-stakes bouts.

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