Does anyone involved in a genuine physical altercation really pull that kind of face
“Let’s go thru it again Conor … so after the egg hits you and the bouncers restrain you, pull the angriest face you possibly can”
It’s pantomime stuff
Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
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Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
“Let’s go thru it again Conor … so after the egg hits you and the bouncers restrain you, pull the angriest face you possibly can”
It’s pantomime stuff
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
Roiders doCaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑25 Feb 2025, 20:48Does anyone involved in a genuine physical altercation really pull that kind of face
“Let’s go thru it again Conor … so after the egg hits you and the bouncers restrain you, pull the angriest face you possibly can”
It’s pantomime stuff
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
I am with you on this. It's a work. WWE stuff. In the real world you'd get nicked for that, it's a premeditated assault. Great promotion by all involved.CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑25 Feb 2025, 20:48Does anyone involved in a genuine physical altercation really pull that kind of face
“Let’s go thru it again Conor … so after the egg hits you and the bouncers restrain you, pull the angriest face you possibly can”
It’s pantomime stuff
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Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
They didn’t like each other before this picture though, only when there was talk of them fighting all of a sudden there was an issue between them.Jimmy2025 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2025, 18:40This weight cut was for nothing, thanks to Benn's test fails...
Eubank suffered from it and he'll bear a grudge. Ultimately, though, that Eubank has to take this fight to get a big pay day is why he dislikes Benn so much - Benn has done nothing of note but is getting the lion's share of the purse for this pantomime.
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Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
Conor Benn claims Chris Eubank Jnr is $5m in debt
If it was to be expected that Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn, and indeed that their respective promoters Ben Shalom and Eddie Hearn, would insult each other, it came as a surprise when Benn claimed that his rival owes the soccer player Neymar £4m.
The increasingly bitter rivals came face to face on Tuesday evening in Manchester, England, to promote their date of April 26 at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They first agreed to fight in 2022, until Benn twice tested positive for the banned substance clomifene.
Benn, 28, has since consistently maintained his innocence, but after his career stalled as a consequence, they came face to face again in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of Eubank Jnr’s victory over Kamil Szeremeta, aware that their fight was likely to be next.
It has since been confirmed that they will fight at middleweight – Benn was established at welterweight when they agreed to fight at a catchweight of 157lbs in 2022 – but before their departures from the Kingdom Arena that night Eubank Jnr was joined in the ring by Neymar Jnr, the Brazil international considered one of the world’s leading soccer players until his move to play in the lightly regarded Saudi Pro League.
The 35-year-old Eubank Jnr and Neymar are also known to have played poker together, but Benn, speaking at the top table of their press conference, surprised those present when he said: “He is an idiot. He owes Neymar four million quid – that’s why he’s taken this fight. So don’t talk shit.
“I said he owes Neymar four million quid [$5,068,000] – have you not heard? So don’t come talk to me about bollocks. This is why you have taken this fight. And you are about to get rendered unconscious for it. You’re money hungry – that’s the only reason.”
Eubank Jnr had revealed that his willingness to agree to a rehydration clause that meant that they can weigh no more than 170lbs on the morning of their fight had been financially motivated. He had also, again, labelled Benn a “cheat” – a reference to his failed drugs tests, not a perceived advantage or disadvantage in weight – before appearing to slap him while holding an egg when they came face to face at the press conference’s conclusion.
The fighters, inevitably, then had to be separated. Equally inevitably, Benn later posted on social media: "That's the only shot you'll land on me you fornicating prick. Two rounds you are finished."
Incidentally Neymar, 33, left the Saudi Pro League in January to return to Brazil at the conclusion of 17 underwhelming months.
If it was to be expected that Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn, and indeed that their respective promoters Ben Shalom and Eddie Hearn, would insult each other, it came as a surprise when Benn claimed that his rival owes the soccer player Neymar £4m.
The increasingly bitter rivals came face to face on Tuesday evening in Manchester, England, to promote their date of April 26 at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They first agreed to fight in 2022, until Benn twice tested positive for the banned substance clomifene.
Benn, 28, has since consistently maintained his innocence, but after his career stalled as a consequence, they came face to face again in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of Eubank Jnr’s victory over Kamil Szeremeta, aware that their fight was likely to be next.
It has since been confirmed that they will fight at middleweight – Benn was established at welterweight when they agreed to fight at a catchweight of 157lbs in 2022 – but before their departures from the Kingdom Arena that night Eubank Jnr was joined in the ring by Neymar Jnr, the Brazil international considered one of the world’s leading soccer players until his move to play in the lightly regarded Saudi Pro League.
The 35-year-old Eubank Jnr and Neymar are also known to have played poker together, but Benn, speaking at the top table of their press conference, surprised those present when he said: “He is an idiot. He owes Neymar four million quid – that’s why he’s taken this fight. So don’t talk shit.
“I said he owes Neymar four million quid [$5,068,000] – have you not heard? So don’t come talk to me about bollocks. This is why you have taken this fight. And you are about to get rendered unconscious for it. You’re money hungry – that’s the only reason.”
Eubank Jnr had revealed that his willingness to agree to a rehydration clause that meant that they can weigh no more than 170lbs on the morning of their fight had been financially motivated. He had also, again, labelled Benn a “cheat” – a reference to his failed drugs tests, not a perceived advantage or disadvantage in weight – before appearing to slap him while holding an egg when they came face to face at the press conference’s conclusion.
The fighters, inevitably, then had to be separated. Equally inevitably, Benn later posted on social media: "That's the only shot you'll land on me you fornicating prick. Two rounds you are finished."
Incidentally Neymar, 33, left the Saudi Pro League in January to return to Brazil at the conclusion of 17 underwhelming months.
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Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
Weighty issues surrounded Chris Eubank Jnr-Conor Benn negotiations
By the time Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn had to be pulled apart after their press conference fracas, the fighters had already discussed the issue of the weight the bout between the welterweight Benn, and Eubank Jnr – who has campaigned at super middleweight – will be fought at.
Eubank first brought up the topic. BS reported in January that the fight was made at 160lbs, and the fighters have to weigh no more than 170lbs on the morning of the bout on April 26 at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
“It wasn’t something we expected,” said Eubank Jnr’s promoter, Ben Shalom, of the stipulation. “The weight limits, the rehydration, it caused a lot of controversy and it wasn’t right. This was something that was added in last minute; it’s something we will deal with.
“Chris is a professional and he will make it the way he should, but it’s not something you typically see in boxing. Not at this level. Not on the day, and it’s just another thing that puts a bit of a downer on the event when it’s an unbelievable event for British boxing and it wasn’t agreed until 24 hours before a contract was signed.”
The 28-year-old Benn’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, then fired a missive at Shalom, telling Eubank Jnr: “You better get some better people working for you, son… it was agreed in the contract.”
Eubank Jnr replied: “What was agreed was the fight would happen, and that Conor Benn can beat Chris Eubank at any weight. That’s what was agreed. Then, all of a sudden, we get demands from Conor and his team… you guys sprung it on us…”
Benn, who had considerably less to say than his adversary during Tuesday’s press conference in Manchester, interrupted saying: “Stop covering your arse for when you get knocked out.”
But Eubank Jnr continued: “I like a challenge, okay. When Eddie and Conor started demanding there was a rehydration clause for this fight, guess what I said? Show me the money. Show me the money. That’s what I said…. You’ve got to pay top dollar. I’m being paid to restrict my weight.”
By this point, those on stage were swapping rapid-fire exchanges.
“No, you’re on a weight penalty if you miss it,” Hearn said.
“Chris was paid to do this,” said Shalom.
“Are you gonna make the weight?” asked Hearn.
Then Eubank Jnr, 35, added: “Now this rehydration situation – I’ve never done it before. Usually, I put on around 14lbs after a weigh-in. So I have two ways of approaching this. I can either restrict what I eat and drink so I make weight the next day, or I eat and drink as much as I want, rehydrate as much as I usually do, and then I will jump in a sauna or steam-room on fight day, get the four pounds off I’m supposed to get and I’ll hit that number they want me to hit. “I don’t know which one I’m gonna do, it’s a gut thing. On the day, I will decide.”
Later, Eubank Jnr said: “It’s actually irrelevant, whether there’s weight clauses or restrictions. It doesn’t change the outcome of the fight.”
The IBF used to enforce a 10lbs weight restriction and it is believed that that was the guide upon which negotiations took place. The IBF have since switched that amount to 12lbs.
“Will it make a difference? I’m not going to lose the fight if that’s what you mean,” said Eubank Jnr. “Will I be affected? Of course I will. I’m being restricted from how much I can eat and drink, so there will be a slight disadvantage, but I’m being paid so I will accept that challenge. It’s very simple.”
Boxxer’s Shalom then challenged Team Benn, asking: “If you’re that confident, why’s there’s a rematch clause in this contract?”
“You asked for a two-fight deal,” Hearn replied.
Eubank Jnr was also asked about why his team had been quiet. He was flanked by both Ronnie Davies, who trained his father, and his coach Johnathon Banks.
“This is not a team sport – it’s going to be me and Conor hurting each other in a few months’ time,” Eubank Jnr explained. “So all this bullshit you guys are going back and forth about is irrelevant. Nobody’s going to remember it.”
By the time Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn had to be pulled apart after their press conference fracas, the fighters had already discussed the issue of the weight the bout between the welterweight Benn, and Eubank Jnr – who has campaigned at super middleweight – will be fought at.
Eubank first brought up the topic. BS reported in January that the fight was made at 160lbs, and the fighters have to weigh no more than 170lbs on the morning of the bout on April 26 at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
“It wasn’t something we expected,” said Eubank Jnr’s promoter, Ben Shalom, of the stipulation. “The weight limits, the rehydration, it caused a lot of controversy and it wasn’t right. This was something that was added in last minute; it’s something we will deal with.
“Chris is a professional and he will make it the way he should, but it’s not something you typically see in boxing. Not at this level. Not on the day, and it’s just another thing that puts a bit of a downer on the event when it’s an unbelievable event for British boxing and it wasn’t agreed until 24 hours before a contract was signed.”
The 28-year-old Benn’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, then fired a missive at Shalom, telling Eubank Jnr: “You better get some better people working for you, son… it was agreed in the contract.”
Eubank Jnr replied: “What was agreed was the fight would happen, and that Conor Benn can beat Chris Eubank at any weight. That’s what was agreed. Then, all of a sudden, we get demands from Conor and his team… you guys sprung it on us…”
Benn, who had considerably less to say than his adversary during Tuesday’s press conference in Manchester, interrupted saying: “Stop covering your arse for when you get knocked out.”
But Eubank Jnr continued: “I like a challenge, okay. When Eddie and Conor started demanding there was a rehydration clause for this fight, guess what I said? Show me the money. Show me the money. That’s what I said…. You’ve got to pay top dollar. I’m being paid to restrict my weight.”
By this point, those on stage were swapping rapid-fire exchanges.
“No, you’re on a weight penalty if you miss it,” Hearn said.
“Chris was paid to do this,” said Shalom.
“Are you gonna make the weight?” asked Hearn.
Then Eubank Jnr, 35, added: “Now this rehydration situation – I’ve never done it before. Usually, I put on around 14lbs after a weigh-in. So I have two ways of approaching this. I can either restrict what I eat and drink so I make weight the next day, or I eat and drink as much as I want, rehydrate as much as I usually do, and then I will jump in a sauna or steam-room on fight day, get the four pounds off I’m supposed to get and I’ll hit that number they want me to hit. “I don’t know which one I’m gonna do, it’s a gut thing. On the day, I will decide.”
Later, Eubank Jnr said: “It’s actually irrelevant, whether there’s weight clauses or restrictions. It doesn’t change the outcome of the fight.”
The IBF used to enforce a 10lbs weight restriction and it is believed that that was the guide upon which negotiations took place. The IBF have since switched that amount to 12lbs.
“Will it make a difference? I’m not going to lose the fight if that’s what you mean,” said Eubank Jnr. “Will I be affected? Of course I will. I’m being restricted from how much I can eat and drink, so there will be a slight disadvantage, but I’m being paid so I will accept that challenge. It’s very simple.”
Boxxer’s Shalom then challenged Team Benn, asking: “If you’re that confident, why’s there’s a rematch clause in this contract?”
“You asked for a two-fight deal,” Hearn replied.
Eubank Jnr was also asked about why his team had been quiet. He was flanked by both Ronnie Davies, who trained his father, and his coach Johnathon Banks.
“This is not a team sport – it’s going to be me and Conor hurting each other in a few months’ time,” Eubank Jnr explained. “So all this bullshit you guys are going back and forth about is irrelevant. Nobody’s going to remember it.”
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
I don’t know why anyone would think Benn would agree to that little episode for “pantomime”.
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Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
I don't think Benn would have the maturity to agree to do that for publicity.
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Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
Hitting Benn with an egg is Mabey my favorite thing a boxer has ever done. I don’t wanna buy the ppv, but mabey I’ll give eubank a 50 if I ever see him….
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
Maybe all drug cheats should get egged as part of their punishment whether they're cleared by the commission or not.gregregegg wrote: ↑26 Feb 2025, 05:05 Hitting Benn with an egg is Mabey my favorite thing a boxer has ever done. I don’t wanna buy the ppv, but mabey I’ll give eubank a 50 if I ever see him….
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Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
This was the only possible way to kick off the press tour.
A ridiculous fight that’s now gonna make ridiculous money. Even everyone on here who sees it as a bullshit fight have created a 100 page thread.
All praise to Eddie “hitman” Hearn, for facing down a PR disaster 2 years ago and turning it into a deal with the devil financial bonanza ( so far.. )
The sky PR team, previously wringing their hands at the thought of putting their holy brand on such a toxic event, have dropped all pretense at piousness and grabbed hold of it for the money.
If it wasn’t junior, whoever came up with the cracking egg idea deserves half the pay-per-view.
A ridiculous fight that’s now gonna make ridiculous money. Even everyone on here who sees it as a bullshit fight have created a 100 page thread.
All praise to Eddie “hitman” Hearn, for facing down a PR disaster 2 years ago and turning it into a deal with the devil financial bonanza ( so far.. )
The sky PR team, previously wringing their hands at the thought of putting their holy brand on such a toxic event, have dropped all pretense at piousness and grabbed hold of it for the money.
If it wasn’t junior, whoever came up with the cracking egg idea deserves half the pay-per-view.
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
Once upon a time when there was a Board of Control they would have disciplined both and even cancelled the sanctioning of the fight
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
They would have, but those days are gone. The Promoters have the power, so sh*t like this will continue to happen.
For what it is worth, I hope Jnr smashes this wannabe prick. Love Nigel Benn, but his son is a total tool.
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Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
They've cancelled a face off today.
I thought London presser was tmoro
I thought London presser was tmoro
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
Prepare for persplex division screens, etc..
What a crock.
N.b. the line of security guards in the ring before Lewis v Tyson.
What a crock.
N.b. the line of security guards in the ring before Lewis v Tyson.
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Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
Tickets are now on sale.
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
Get the eggs puns in now folks/yolks for this eggsagerated eggstravaganza, will Benn be poached or will the yolk end up on eggo-maniac Eubank being flattened like a pancake eggscetera...?
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Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/eubank ... nformation
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the epic Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn fight will go on general sale starting this Friday, February 28 from 12pm GMT at Ticketmaster.co.uk for Ring Magazine’s first-ever boxing card entitled ‘FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves’, in association with Matchroom and BOXXER.
A range of ticket options are available with prices starting at £50 plus booking fees. Coach packages, premium packages and wheelchair accessible options are also on offer.
Demand is set to be huge for one of the most eagerly-anticipated fights in British boxing history which will take place on April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fans are urged to move fast to secure tickets and experience the return of the historic Eubank-Benn rivalry.
How to buy tickets:
● Tickets go on general sale from 12pm GMT on Friday, February 28 at Ticketmaster.co.uk.
● An exclusive 24-hour pre-sale for Tottenham Hotspur season ticket holders and members will open on Thursday, February 27 at 12pm GMT. Supporters will be contacted directly with details on how they can purchase tickets during this exclusive period. Wheelchair accessible tickets are also available from here.
● Premium Hospitality packages are now available exclusively via Tottenham Hotspur. Click here to explore packages and book. Coach and ticket packages are available from Thursday, February 27 at Ticketmaster.co.uk. Coaches depart from 10 locations around the UK.
The bitter Eubank-Benn feud has reignited this week as the fighters go head-to-head in two major Press Conference meetings in Manchester and London. It’s been 35 years since their legendary boxing fathers Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn slugged it out in the first of two ferocious battles for the World Middleweight and Super-Middleweight titles in the 1990s. The family rivalry is considered one of the most iconic in boxing.
Old Trafford was the venue for the second and final Benn and Eubank battle on October 9 1993, which ended in a draw. Yesterday, their sons returned to the city for a seismic head-to-head meeting with hundreds of fans witnessing the fireworks.
After Manchester, the Eubank Jr and Benn press tour continues at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday, February 27 in a media-only event when the fighters will get their first chance to experience the impressive scale of the futuristic venue before they return to face each other in the ring in April.
The blockbuster April 26 ‘FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves’ fight night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium headlined by Eubank Jr v Benn is part of a unique collaboration between Ring Magazine and SNK Corporation, the famous Japanese video game publisher known for the franchises such as the King of Fighters and Fatal Fury.
The headline Eubank Jr vs Benn fight is part of an incredible card which also includes Light Heavyweights Anthony Yarde and Lyndon Arthur embarking on a trilogy fight after Yarde avenged his twelve round decision defeat to Yarde in 2020 with a four-round knockout a year later.
Plus, former World Champion Liam Smith returns to action against unbeaten rising star Aaron McKenna, while former World Cruiserweight Champion Chris Billam-Smith will take on Brandon Glanton, on a streak of three wins by knockout. In another Cruiserweight battle, British Champion Cheavon Clarke defends his title against undefeated London rival Viddal Riley.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the epic Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn fight will go on general sale starting this Friday, February 28 from 12pm GMT at Ticketmaster.co.uk for Ring Magazine’s first-ever boxing card entitled ‘FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves’, in association with Matchroom and BOXXER.
A range of ticket options are available with prices starting at £50 plus booking fees. Coach packages, premium packages and wheelchair accessible options are also on offer.
Demand is set to be huge for one of the most eagerly-anticipated fights in British boxing history which will take place on April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fans are urged to move fast to secure tickets and experience the return of the historic Eubank-Benn rivalry.
How to buy tickets:
● Tickets go on general sale from 12pm GMT on Friday, February 28 at Ticketmaster.co.uk.
● An exclusive 24-hour pre-sale for Tottenham Hotspur season ticket holders and members will open on Thursday, February 27 at 12pm GMT. Supporters will be contacted directly with details on how they can purchase tickets during this exclusive period. Wheelchair accessible tickets are also available from here.
● Premium Hospitality packages are now available exclusively via Tottenham Hotspur. Click here to explore packages and book. Coach and ticket packages are available from Thursday, February 27 at Ticketmaster.co.uk. Coaches depart from 10 locations around the UK.
The bitter Eubank-Benn feud has reignited this week as the fighters go head-to-head in two major Press Conference meetings in Manchester and London. It’s been 35 years since their legendary boxing fathers Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn slugged it out in the first of two ferocious battles for the World Middleweight and Super-Middleweight titles in the 1990s. The family rivalry is considered one of the most iconic in boxing.
Old Trafford was the venue for the second and final Benn and Eubank battle on October 9 1993, which ended in a draw. Yesterday, their sons returned to the city for a seismic head-to-head meeting with hundreds of fans witnessing the fireworks.
After Manchester, the Eubank Jr and Benn press tour continues at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday, February 27 in a media-only event when the fighters will get their first chance to experience the impressive scale of the futuristic venue before they return to face each other in the ring in April.
The blockbuster April 26 ‘FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves’ fight night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium headlined by Eubank Jr v Benn is part of a unique collaboration between Ring Magazine and SNK Corporation, the famous Japanese video game publisher known for the franchises such as the King of Fighters and Fatal Fury.
The headline Eubank Jr vs Benn fight is part of an incredible card which also includes Light Heavyweights Anthony Yarde and Lyndon Arthur embarking on a trilogy fight after Yarde avenged his twelve round decision defeat to Yarde in 2020 with a four-round knockout a year later.
Plus, former World Champion Liam Smith returns to action against unbeaten rising star Aaron McKenna, while former World Cruiserweight Champion Chris Billam-Smith will take on Brandon Glanton, on a streak of three wins by knockout. In another Cruiserweight battle, British Champion Cheavon Clarke defends his title against undefeated London rival Viddal Riley.
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Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
Kaylor v Christie wasn't stage managed and needing eggs
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Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
CHRIS EUBANK JR FACING PUNISHMENT AFTER CONOR BENN EGG SLAP, BBBOFC CONFIRMS
Following last night's press conference between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, in which the former slapped the latter on the face with an egg, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) has confirmed punishments could follow.
Eubank Jr (34-3, 25 KOs) and Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) are due to clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on April 26, and the build-up has been typically fiery.
At their first press conference on Tuesday evening in Manchester, the pair had to be separated by security after Eubank Jr smashed an egg into the side of Benn's face following a face-off on stage.
General secretary of the Boxing Board says Eubank Jr could be punished ahead of his fight with Benn in two months.
Smith told The Ring: "We're obviously disappointed he did such a silly thing. He struck Conor which was inappropriate, it was irresponsible. We'll deal with that at a hearing when we call for a hearing. We'll get one 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.
Concerns have been put forward about the pair meeting once again at a second presser tomorrow in the capital at Spurs' stadium, but Smith is happy for it to move forward.
He added: "I've spoken to a few people regarding the press conference tomorrow, and I'm satisfied the press conference can go ahead."
Eubank Jr and Benn were supposed to meet today for a roundtable face-off, set to be broadcast by DAZN at a later date, but the meeting was called off after Tuesday's antics.
Following last night's press conference between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, in which the former slapped the latter on the face with an egg, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) has confirmed punishments could follow.
Eubank Jr (34-3, 25 KOs) and Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) are due to clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on April 26, and the build-up has been typically fiery.
At their first press conference on Tuesday evening in Manchester, the pair had to be separated by security after Eubank Jr smashed an egg into the side of Benn's face following a face-off on stage.
General secretary of the Boxing Board says Eubank Jr could be punished ahead of his fight with Benn in two months.
Smith told The Ring: "We're obviously disappointed he did such a silly thing. He struck Conor which was inappropriate, it was irresponsible. We'll deal with that at a hearing when we call for a hearing. We'll get one 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.
Concerns have been put forward about the pair meeting once again at a second presser tomorrow in the capital at Spurs' stadium, but Smith is happy for it to move forward.
He added: "I've spoken to a few people regarding the press conference tomorrow, and I'm satisfied the press conference can go ahead."
Eubank Jr and Benn were supposed to meet today for a roundtable face-off, set to be broadcast by DAZN at a later date, but the meeting was called off after Tuesday's antics.
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
Following on from Eubank's question. I wonder how much, if anything, Hearn has advanced Benn over the years? I don't think Ed would out and out lie, so when he says Benn doesn't owe him anything, I believe him in that if Benn jacked it in tomorrow, he wouldn't need to pay anything to Ed, but I would be surprised if Eddie's percentage isn't over 50%.
Looks like it's going to pay off.
Looks like it's going to pay off.
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
No, and they really didn't like each other leading up to that fight. It was on the front pages of the Sun, them rolling around, grappling.tony1234 wrote: ↑26 Feb 2025, 11:42Kaylor v Christie wasn't stage managed and needing eggs
Happier times.
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | PPV - 26 April 2025
Any truth to Eubank owning money to Neymar?