Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn are set to face off in a highly anticipated boxing match on April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, following a heated press conference where Eubank slapped Benn with an egg, escalating their long-standing rivalry.
Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn are finally gearing up for a face-off, and tensions are already sky-high.
Mark your calendars for April 26! These second-generation fighters will clash in a 12-round middleweight showdown at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They’ve got some unfinished business, after all. Originally scheduled to meet in 2022, their bout was axed when Benn tested positive for clomifene just days before the fight.
Fast forward almost two years—Benn has cleared his name, suspension lifted, and they’re ready to rumble again. Tuesday’s press conference? Oh boy, it was fiery. Benn threw shade, claiming even Eubank’s dad isn’t a fan of him. Their first face-off wasn’t just verbal; Eubank ended the chatter by slapping Benn with an egg, sparking a brawl.
Security swooped in before things spiraled out of control, setting the stage for what’s sure to be an explosive rivalry match.
Curious about the egg incident? Eubank Jr. took to X to spill the beans on his choice of weapon.
Catch all the drama from the press conference right below.