Chris Eubank Sr fears his son Jr is putting life at risk by controversially fighting Conor Benn

CHRIS Eubank says he fears his son Chris Jr is putting his life in danger by fighting Conor Benn.

Conor and Chris Jr confirmed this week that they would square up in a huge money fight in London in April.

Speaking before the contracts were signed, Chris, 58, admitted he never believed the fight would happen and said of their planned 2022 bout: “My son, if he had taken that fight where they tried to boil him down to 157, would have lost his life.”

Chris, whose son Sebastian died after having a heart attack aged 29 in 2023, continued: “I lost Sebastian.

“What do I say about losing another one? Nothing, I just pray.”

Chris Jr, 35, and Conor, 28, will face one another in a bout in April – with Conor having to come up two weight classes to make the bout happen.

Chris Jr posted a picture online of Conor signing his contract and said: “Conor Benn just signed his own death sentence.”

The pair were due to fight in 2022 – 29 years after their fathers Chris and Nigel had fought for a second time.

The contest was called off however after Conor failed two voluntary drugs tests – with his suspension lifted in November.

When asked his opinion on promoters appearing to put money over safety, Chris said: “They take no interest in the lives of the fighter, it is irresponsible.

“They are going to end up landing themselves in a lawsuit.

“The safety of boxers is number one.”

Recalling the death of American boxer Paul Bamba in December, who died aged 35 just six days after winning the WBA Gold Cruiserweight title by defeating Rogelio Medina, Chris continued: “Paul said he gave himself brain damage by losing too much weight.

“He lost 22lbs in a matter of days.