The British Boxing Board of Control has sanctioned Chris Eubank Jr. with a fine of £10,000 (approximately $14,000) for the misuse of social media.Eubank appeared before the board last week for allegedly using a sauna to lose weight before his fight against Conor Benn in April.A video posted on social media appeared to show Eubank using a sauna to reach the 160-pound weight limit in the middleweight division before the fight.Eubank defeated Benn on points, but was taken to a hospital as a precaution after the fight.Although he was not fined for using the sauna, which is prohibited by the board, he was sanctioned for the misuse of social media.
Mr. Eubank Jnr. was found in breach of Regulation 25 for misuse of social media.
Statement from the BBBC Southern Area Council
