Chris Eubank Jr. has been fined £100,000 by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) for slapping Conor Benn with an egg during a press conference. The altercation, which took place last month in Manchester, further escalated tensions ahead of their highly anticipated bout on April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The incident referenced Benn’s failed drug tests in 2022, which were later attributed to excessive egg consumption. During the press conference, Eubank Jr. produced an egg and slapped it against Benn’s face, leading to a brief scuffle between both fighters’ teams.
The BBBofC ruled Eubank Jr.’s actions as misconduct, resulting in the substantial fine. However, the boxer later posted on social media, stating that the fine was “worth every penny.”
The upcoming fight between Eubank Jr. and Benn carries significant historical weight, as both are the sons of legendary world champions Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn. Their fathers’ storied rivalry in the 1990s adds further intensity to this long-awaited matchup.
Originally scheduled for October 2022, the fight was postponed due to Benn’s failed drug tests. Now with both fighters cleared to compete, anticipation is high for their long-overdue clash.
