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Chris Eubank Jr warns Conor Benn he could be facing a 'public execution'
Chris Eubank Jr claimed it would be a ‘public execution’ if he was allowed to fight Conor Benn at middleweight.The pair will clash on October 8 at the O2 in London and they launched the fight at a fiery press conference on Friday. Benn, 25, is moving up from welterweight to take on Eubank, 32, but the fight is at a catchweight of 157lb - 3lb below the middleweight limit.There is also a rehydration clause in the contract which means the pair have to weigh in again on the day of the fight. It is understood the amount they are allowed to put on is less than 10lb.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley StadiumEubank Jr said: "The restrictions are fair because Benn is coming up.