Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Egg Incident Sparks Tension Ahead of Boxing Match
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The highly anticipated boxing match between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn has been marred by a violent incident at a press conference, where Eubank smashed an egg in Benn's face, sparking a melee and a furious reaction from Benn's team. The incident has led to concerns about the safety and security of the fighters, with the British Boxing Board of Control aware of the incident and dealing with the matter in accordance with its regulations.
The press conference, which was held on Tuesday, was meant to promote the upcoming fight between the two boxers, scheduled to take place on April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, the event quickly turned sour when Eubank, who is 35 years old, smashed an egg in the face of Benn, who is 28 years old. The incident sparked a furious reaction from Benn's father, Nigel, and promoter Eddie Hearn, who were both present at the press conference. The security team had to intervene to prevent the situation from escalating further.
The incident has sparked a heated debate about the conduct of the fighters and their teams, with some calling for Eubank to be punished for his actions. Hearn has stated that the incident was "premeditated" and that Eubank's conduct was "not what I was a fan of." The British Boxing Board of Control has also released a statement saying that they are aware of the incident and are dealing with the matter in accordance with its regulations. The boxers will be kept apart at the next press conference, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, with security measures in place to prevent any further incidents.
The fight between Eubank and Benn is a highly anticipated one, with the two boxers having a long and complex history. The fight was originally scheduled to take place in October 2022, but was postponed after Benn failed a voluntary drugs test. The test results showed that Benn had high levels of a banned substance in his system, which he claimed was due to contamination from eating eggs. The incident has sparked a heated debate about the use of performance-enhancing drugs in boxing, with some calling for stricter testing and penalties for those who are found to be using banned substances.
Here are the match details:
- Match: Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn
- Date: April 26
- Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Weight class: Middleweight
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