The Met Office has issued a weather warning which may disrupt those heading to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
Chris Eubank Jr is set to face Connor Benn in a thrilling rematch, nine months on from their first clash in February.
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is used for 30 non-football events per year, after an agreement was reached with Haringey London Borough Council last year.
The music artist Post Malone had shows at Tottenham’s stadium in September, which went down as a success.
Fans travelling to see the epic fight will be glad to hear that this isn’t the venue’s first non-footballing event, but a weather warning may cause worry.
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning ahead of Eubank v Benn
Like many UK stadiums, Tottenham’s is open-top, which reflects a broader reluctance from combat sports companies, notably the UFC, to host events in England specifically.
However, boxing fans have enjoyed events at the likes of Wembley Stadium, Selhurst Park, and now the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Facts about the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:
Ahead of the box office showdown between Eubank and Benn, the Met Office on 13 November is forecasting that it will be an unpleasant evening on fight night.
They have shown that it is a yellow weather warning, which means travelling fans should be prepared for potential disruption.
Flooding is possible, as is power outages in the most extreme cases. Driving conditions will also be difficult and public transport may be impacted.
From 5pm to 11pm, there will be clouds and temperatures which will drop to 11 degrees Celsius, with a 30 per cent chance of rain expected.
Light winds are also expected, so visitors should dress appropriately, as there is a chance that rain could get into the stadium.
Fight times and how to watch Eubank Jr vs Benn 2
The main card is expected to start late in the evening, with Eubank and Benn estimated to make their walkouts at 10pm.
For those not travelling, the fight can be accessed through Sky Sports Box Office, while DAZN PPV also offer two options for viewers to watch.
Tottenham have lost money through naming rights on their stadium, thanks to Daniel Levy.
However, Joe Lewis has already ploughed £100m into Tottenham, and the Lilywhites’ owner will be expecting to receive further profits from the sold-out boxing event.
Tottenham will be looking forward to another successful event, with many more shows in the pipeline that will take place soon.