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Chris Eubank Jr FAILS to make weight for Conor Benn fight and is hit with huge $500,000 fine - days after father urged him NOT to take part in 'illegal' bout amid health concerns

Chris Eubank Jr has narrowly missed the middleweight limit ahead of his grudge match with Conor Benn, tipping the scales just half an ounce over the 160lb threshold during Friday's weigh-in.

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