How much weight is Eubank dropping? The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at super-middleweight but dropped to 159lb to meet the catchweight in order to fight his rival. Eubank Jr is piling the weight back on after dropping down to 159lbBenn insisted he’s a “clean fighter” but Eubank Jr says his rival “escaped his schooling”.Eubank Jr tweeted: “Conor got caught using an illegal substance so the fight is off. Can’t believe it.“I really apologize to the fans & everyone that bought tickets, traveled & booked hotels, this should not have happened.“He has escaped his schooling… for now Eubank Jr will now pile the pounds back on, sharing a skinny post-workout photo to Instagram. And he has gone up a lot in some boxing fans’ estimations. One responded: “Fair play for being a man of your word – warrior code.” Another said: “I used to love your boxing but hate your attitude, now you are my favorite fighter. “You’ve done yourself proud the way you have dealt with all the press and shown the real you.