{"id":447209,"date":"2026-01-30T11:12:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T11:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/447209\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T11:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T11:12:09","slug":"chris-eubank-jr-health-update-issued-after-boxing-star-uploaded-clips-of-himself-in-hospital-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/447209\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Eubank Jr health update issued after boxing star uploaded clips of himself in hospital bed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Promoter Ben Shalom has provided a reassuring update on Chris Eubank Jr’s condition, confirming the boxer is recovering well after health concerns emerged following his November defeat to Conor Benn.<\/p>\n

The 36-year-old posted alarming footage from a hospital bed in the wake of the rematch loss, which saw him dropped twice in the closing round after being outpointed across 12 rounds in north London.<\/p>\n

Speaking to The Sun, Shalom said: “I was with him last week, he’s in a good place.”<\/p>\n

The update will ease fears about Eubank’s future in the sport after the worrying scenes that followed his second meeting with Benn.<\/p>\n

Shalom emphasised that Eubank naturally competes at super-middleweight, making the demands placed on his body particularly severe.<\/p>\n

“He’s a super-middleweight and what he did last year was very, very tough on his body, not to mention the medical things that he had to deal with,” the promoter explained.<\/p>\n

Despite the physical challenges, Shalom remains confident in Eubank’s abilities when fully prepared.<\/p>\n

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Chris Eubank Jr alarmed fans by posting footage of himself in hospital following his defeat to Conor Benn<\/p>\n

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“At his best and at his fittest, he is one of the best fighters in the whole division,” he added.<\/p>\n

The promoter’s comments suggest the weight-cutting requirements for the Benn fights took a significant toll on the Brighton-born fighter’s health.<\/p>\n

Eubank’s ring return remains some way off, with Shalom indicating a comeback is likely around six months away.<\/p>\n

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The promoter stressed that fitness will be the priority before any fight is scheduled.<\/p>\n

“He’s looking forward to being back, but he wants to come back fit so we’re still probably about six months away from his return,” Shalom told SunSport.<\/p>\n

The boxing chief also highlighted Eubank’s enduring commercial appeal, noting he has promoted the fighter on five occasions with each event proving a box office success.<\/p>\n

“We want the big fights. Every time Chris Eubank Jr fights, it’s an occasion,” Shalom said.<\/p>\n

The weight restrictions Eubank agreed to for both Benn encounters placed extraordinary demands on his body.<\/p>\n

For the initial April clash at Tottenham Stadium, he narrowly missed the 160lb middleweight limit by just 0.05lb, though he successfully made weight for the rematch.<\/p>\n

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Chris Eubank Jr lost to Conor Benn back in November<\/p>\n

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Both contests required Eubank to adhere to a 10lb rehydration clause, forcing him onto the scales alongside the 29-year-old Benn on fight mornings.<\/p>\n

While Eubank received an enhanced purse for accepting these conditions, Shalom has previously acknowledged the arrangement was “dangerous” and confirmed such terms will not be imposed again.<\/p>\n

Eubank Jr’s next fight, without a doubt, remains a long way off.<\/p>\n

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