The simmering tension between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr reached a fever pitch during their fiery press conference on February 27th at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — the same arena where they’ll clash on April 26 in what’s being dubbed one of the most personal bouts in British boxing history.
This London showdown followed an explosive incident earlier that week in Manchester, where Eubank Jr caused uproar by smashing an egg on Benn’s head — a mocking nod to the infamous explanation behind Benn’s failed 2022 drug test, which the WBC linked to excessive egg consumption. The incident escalated so much that it led to the cancellation of a scheduled face-off, prompting increased security measures in London, including Eubank Jr being searched for eggs before stepping on stage .
At the Tottenham event, Eubank Jr intensified the war of words, calling Benn a “cheat” and accusing promoter Eddie Hearn of orchestrating a cover-up. He stood by his antics in Manchester, unapologetically declaring he’d repeat them if given the chance. Benn, who has consistently denied wrongdoing and has recently returned to the ring after his suspension was lifted, didn’t hold back either, furiously telling Eubank Jr: “I can’t wait to smash your head in.”
Adding to the drama, Nigel Benn — father of Conor and a central figure in the original 1990s rivalry with Chris Eubank Sr — previously grabbed Eubank Jr by the neck after the Manchester altercation. Eubank Jr later issued a stern warning, advising the elder Benn not to lay hands on him again.
This fight is far more than just another date on the boxing calendar — it’s the next chapter in a saga steeped in legacy, controversy, and family pride.
With the ghosts of their fathers’ legendary clashes looming large, the April 26 bout promises both spectacle and score-settling.
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