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Eubank Sr says shock appearance 'moment of a lifetime'

Eubank Sr says shock appearance 'moment of a lifetime'

Summary

Boxing legend Chris Eubank Sr surprised spectators by showing up at his son Chris Eubank Jr's fight against Conor Benn. Chris Jr won, but was taken to the hospital, standard procedure after a challenging match.

Key Facts

  • Chris Eubank Sr, a famous British boxer, appeared without prior alert at his son's fight.
  • His son, Chris Eubank Jr, was victorious in his match against Conor Benn.
  • Chris Jr and Chris Sr had reportedly not been in contact for years.
  • Chris Jr was hospitalized after the match, a common step for boxers after intense fights.
  • The fight was in the middleweight category, with a weight limit of 160lbs (11st 6lb).
  • Chris Jr had a hard time reducing his weight to meet the limit and faced a fine for exceeding it slightly.
  • After the fight, a rule limited Chris Jr from gaining more than 10lbs.
  • Chris Sr mentioned that attending his son in the hospital reminded him of his own fight in 1991 when his opponent suffered severe injuries.
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