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  1. Never skip neck daypublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank v Benn

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  3. Yarde wins trilogy boutpublished at 21:51 British Summer Time 26 April

    Yade beats Arthur by unanimous decision

    Anthony Yarde has wrapped up the trilogy with a second successive win over Lyndon Arthur.

    A strong second half of the fight was enough to convince the judges.

    One judge scored it 115-113 with the other two scoring it 116-112.

    Main event is up next!

    Eubank v Benn undercard results Anthony Yarde v Lyndon Arthur 3 - light-heavyweight (unanimous decision) Aaron McKenna def. Liam Smith  - middleweight (unanimous decision) Viddal Riley def. Cheavon Clakre - British light-heavyweight title (unanimous decision) Chris Billam-Smith def. Brandon Glanton - cruiserweight (unanimous decision)
  4. Predictions - 'Eubank wins on points'published at 21:51 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank v Benn

    Lightweight world champion Caroline Dubois: ''I've been on the fence and I am going to stay on the fence. It's going to be exciting, the first six rounds will be explosive.''

    Retired world champion Tony Bellew: ''I think Conor Benn will get to Eubank. If he does get through those first five or six rounds, he's took what Conor's got and he starts unloading himself. It's a fight of two halves. Neither's defence is that good and both of them want to get at to each other, bad.''

    Retired world champion Barry Jones: "I think Eubank wins on points. Benn might be able to tough it out as he is a tough kid, but I don't know if he has the ability. Eubank can't make middleweight no more, it drains him and he beat an old Liam Smith in their rematch. But he's a massive guy, so if he's able to rehydrate correctly, he is just too fast and too big."

  5. From boxing's favourite villain to anti-heropublished at 21:50 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank v Benn

    Neymar holds the IBO middleweight title over his shoulder and stands next to Chris Eubank JrImage source, Getty Images

    Chris Eubank Jr is the Marmite of the boxing world.

    Few have no opinion on the fighter who often parades in luxury designer gears and plays poker with filthy-rich footballers - you either love him or you hate him.

    The 35-year-old has never marketed himself as a man of the people, however, deep down he's like the rest of us and does want to be liked.

    "People say that 'he's been happy to play the bad guy'. I wasn't happy about it," Eubank said.

    "I didn't like getting booed into arenas for all these years."

    Eubank has learned to "relish" the villain tag but the lines are blurred between the 'good' and 'bad' guys for tonight's contest after Conor Benn's failed drugs tests in 2022.

    Benn has since been cleared to fight and denies intentionally doping, but the scandal has tarnished his reputation.

    "I don't know what to expect. This could be the first fight in history where both guys in a mega fight get booed into an arena," Eubank said.

    "[But] however much of a bad guy I am, I didn't cheat. I walked the hard path being that bad guy."

  6. How has Eubank been in fight week?published at 21:48 British Summer Time 26 April

    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    Chris Eubank Jr has been pretty much how you’d expect him to be, for most part.

    He was composed and relaxed at the start of the week. He didn’t give too much away at the media workouts on Tuesday, just some light pad work without showing off too many skills.

    At the news conference, we saw the vulnerable side of Eubank as he spoke about the pain he has suffered in his personal life.

    And then came the weigh-in drama. He cut a lonely figure, but was still quite cool and defiant when he spoke to the media.

    Oh, and he's been late for pretty much every event this week. Let's hope he's on time tonight.

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    Get Involved - Greatest sporting rivalriespublished at 21:48 British Summer Time 26 April

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  8. The new ring girls?published at 21:47 British Summer Time 26 April

    Who on earth was that holding up the ring cards in between rounds?

    We wouldn't blame you for thinking it was Ed Sheeran, David Beckham and Hannibal Lecter at a quick glance, but it turns out that it was lookalikes of the musician, former footballer and film character.

    Will this be the start of a new trend at boxing events?

    Ed Sheeran look-a-like plays card boy between rounds.Image source, Matchroom
    A David Beckham look alike is seen in the ringImage source, Getty Images
    Hannibal Lecter look-a-like plays card boy between rounds.Image source, Matchroom
  9. Eddie Hearn's perfect Eubank impressionpublished at 21:47 British Summer Time 26 April

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    Get Involved - Greatest sporting rivalriespublished at 21:46 British Summer Time 26 April

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  11. Who have you got?published at 21:44 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank v Benn

  12. Predictions - 'Benn to knock him out'published at 21:43 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank v Benn

    Heavyweight Fabio Wardley: "My initial feeling is Eubank will get the win. The weight factor will play quite a big part, asking Benn to come up two weights is a lot against someone who is naturally comfortable fighting at that weight. Benn can carry some strong power at his weight, but there is a large difference when those punches which you hit in your previous weight would take them out, but a bigger guy is more used to taking bigger shots and they don't have the same effect."

    Scotland's first female world champion Hannah Rankin: "I think it will be a later-round stoppage from Eubank. Experience and size is in his favour. I will be very surprised if Benn gets the win. Eubank is stronger. He's been in there with solid opponents that have tested his chin. I'm surprised how many people see this as a 50-50."

    Unbeaten light-welterweight Adam Azim: "Benn to knock him out. He's the younger fighter, very powerful. Eubank's last performance wasn't the greatest."

  13. Behind enemy linespublished at 21:42 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank v Benn

    Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice may have had to keep his head down when entering Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

    Fellow England team-mate Marcus Rashford is also in the house.

    Declan Rice in attendance for the fightImage source, Matchroom
    Marcus Rashford in attendance at the fightImage source, Matchroom
  14. Eubank v Benn - the story so farpublished at 21:41 British Summer Time 26 April

    Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn - the story so far  25 July 2022		Benn tests positive for banned substance clomifene in voluntary drug test 1 September		Benn tests positive again for clomifene 5 October		News of positive tests breaks on Wednesday of Eubank-Benn fight week 6 October		Chris Eubank Jr fight cancelled 21 January 2023		Eubank stopped by Liam Smith in grudge match 15 March		UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) provisionally suspend Benn from fighting 2 September		Eubank avenges loss to Smith by knocking out rival in rematch 23 September		Benn beats Rodolfo Orozco on points in Florida, USA 3 February 2024		Benn defeats Peter Dobson on points in Las Vegas, USA 12 October		Eubank & Benn clash in the ring during a face-off after Eubank stops Kamil Szeremeta 5 November		Benn's ban is officially lifted after appeals fail from Ukad 12 Jan 2025 - Benn signs contract to fight Eubank on 26 April in london 25 Feb - Eubank slaps Benn with egg during first face-off
  15. Postpublished at 21:39 British Summer Time 26 April

    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    The stadium is rocking. Almost everyone has taken their seat. Ever since Chris Eubank Sr turned up, the buzz in the place has been on another level. I can't remember the last time I felt an atmosphere quite like this at a boxing event.

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  17. 'I may not like some of his ways, but I love him'published at 21:38 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank v Benn

    Chris Eubank Sr speaking to Sky Sports about supporting his son: "Whether I am ringside or in his corner, I am here."

    Speaking directly to Conor Benn: "That is not fair to say I don't like my son, I love my son. I may not like some of his ways - as I don't like some of your ways - but I love him."

    Chris Eubank Sr and Jr arrive at the fightImage source, Boxxer
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    Get Involved - Greatest sporting rivalriespublished at 21:36 British Summer Time 26 April

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    Federer and Nadal must up right up there as far as rivalries go.

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    Surely Coe v Ovett was one of the great British contests. Come on Eubank..!!

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  19. How tall is Eubank and Benn? What is the reach difference?published at 21:35 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank v Benn

    A graphic comparing statistics between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn

    With a seven-year age gap in favour of Chris Eubank Jr, it's hardly surprising that he has more fights, more wins and more rounds on his record.

    That experience might play a role in tonight's contest but the make-up of the two fighters could also be a big factor.

    Eubank is three inches taller than his opponent and holds a four inch reach advantage too.

    Will he look to keep Conor Benn at range or is it going to play out in a phonebooth?

  20. Postpublished at 21:33 British Summer Time 26 April

    Eubank v Benn

    Former WBC heavyweight champion Frank Bruno is here to watch tonight's action.

    Frank Bruno watches the fightingImage source, Matchroom