Chris Eubank Jr has announced he is to become a father to twins on the week of his rematch with Conor Benn.Eubank Jr is set to do battle with bitter rival Benn for a second time this weekend at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Eubank Jr paid tribute to Sr, and vowed to replicate his legendary dad in fatherhoodGettyEubank Jr announced the news on his X account, just days from his grudge rematch with Benn‘Next Gen’ will hope it will be a glorious fight night, as he looks to claim his second consecutive victory over his British rival.But in truth, it is now already a joyous week for Eubank Jr.The British boxing superstar has today announced that he is to become a father for the first time to two boys.Eubank Jr announced on social media, with a beam across his face, that he is expecting twins.And during his declaration, the 36-year-old paid tribute to his father, with whom his relationship has been repaired in recent months.He said: “So yes many of you guessed it. “I will soon be joining the dad gang. Only difference is I’ll be joining as a father of two! “Twin boys!! I’m so grateful for such a blessing & I will do my absolute best to give them the happiest upbringing I possibly can. “Just like my old man did for me.”Eubank Jr has a partner, but he has been keen to keep the relationship away from public knowledge.It’s a big week for Eubank Jr, who will looking to deal a hammer blow to Benn and end their feud for goodGettyHis father’s reaction was already captured during the video, where he was seen jumping in pure excitement after receiving the news from his son.Eubank Jr’s relationship with his own fatherEubank Jr has had a turbulent time with his own father, who previously guided his career from his corner up until 2022.This was when the young member of the family dynasty first announced his controversial clash with Benn, which ultimately collapsed due to his rival failing a drugs test.His father was worried for his son’s health due to his need to cut down in weight, and decided to walk away from his corner.Ever since, it has been an up and down time for the pair, with Eubank Sr suggesting his son’s rescheduled fight with Benn was ‘attempted murder’.He then slammed his son’s behaviour for slapping Benn with an egg during the build-up.Eubank Sr supported his son and went with him to hospital immediately after the clasgGettyBut the pair did eventually reconcile, and Eubank Sr made a WWE-style heel-turn entrance at the fight back in April.He will be present at his son’s rematch this weekend, in a refreshing sight for the boxing world.Although things are far from smooth sailing, and Eubank Jr admits it has still been tricky given his father’s stance on his fighting career.“It’s not been easy. It’s not an overnight thing.“People might think, well, he came to the fight and now they’re all lovey again. No, it’s not that. “We are still working to try and get back to how things were many, many years ago when we didn’t have these issues.”Watch Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 with DAZN*If you click the link in this box, we will earn affiliate revenueThe Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch is almost upon us, and you can watch all the action with DAZN.You can currently get a 7 day free trial of DAZN when you purchase this fight, click the link below to view options.Buy Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 from DAZN