Chris Eubank Jr. slapped Conor Benn with an Egg at yesterday’s heated press conference.
Eubank Jr. (34-3, 25 KOs) and Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) are set to clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on April 26 in a bout that has been marred with controversy.
The boxers continue their family feud after their fathers – Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn fought twice in the 1990s but a scheduled contest between the sons in October 2022 was called off after Benn failed a voluntary drugs test, prompting a two-year battle with anti-doping authorities, before his suspension.
At yesterday’s launch press conference Eubank Jr. had teased Benn about the failed tests before slamming an Egg in his face in the face-off.
After that all hell broke loose with Nigel Benn grabbing Eubank Jr. by the throat and Eddie Hearn shoving rival promoter Ben Shalom.
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Close-up angle of the moment Chris Eubank Jr slapped Conor Benn with an egg.#FatalFury Ring Magazine showdown on April 26th in collaboration with @KOFstudio_EN. pic.twitter.com/blaYvkv1q4
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) February 25, 2025
Eubank could be punished for the viral stunt.
Robert Smith told The Ring: “We’re obviously disappointed he did such a silly thing. He struck Conor which was inappropriate at a hearing when we call for a hearing. We’ll get a hearing in as soon as we can possibly get it on.
“I can’t speculate [on punishment]. There’s lots of things they can do, they can withdraw licenses, they can fine, they can suspend, they can put conditions on licences.
“I’ve spoken to a few people regarding the press conference tomorrow, and I’m satisfied the press conference can go ahead.”
