Eubank Jr. smashes egg on Benn during heated face-off
The rivalry between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn took a dramatic turn during Tuesday’s press conference in Manchester. As the fighters squared off, Eubank Jr. shocked the crowd by pulling an egg from his pocket and smashing it onto Benn’s face. The act was a clear reference to Benn’s past doping controversy, which involved alleged egg contamination.
Family feud reignited after decades
The bad blood between Eubank Jr. and Benn is not new. Their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn, were bitter rivals in the 1990s, fighting twice in high-profile bouts. The first fight ended in a knockout victory for Eubank Sr., while the rematch was declared a draw.
This next-generation grudge match was initially scheduled for October 2022 but was canceled when Benn tested positive for clomifene, a banned substance. The WBC later suggested that Benn’s elevated egg consumption could have contributed to the test result, which Eubank Jr. mocked with his egg-smashing stunt.
Security intervenes as chaos erupts
The Manchester press conference was tense from the start, but things escalated quickly when Eubank Jr. launched his surprise attack. A furious Benn attempted to retaliate, but security stepped in to prevent the situation from getting out of hand.
Eubank Jr. later commented on social media:
“Apparently egg contamination was the reason for his two failed drug tests. So I contaminated him with an egg.”
The incident quickly went viral, sparking debates among fans and adding even more hype to their highly anticipated fight.
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Promoters clash in heated argument
The confrontation extended beyond the fighters, as promoters Eddie Hearn and Ben Shalom had their own war of words backstage. Hearn accused Shalom of knowing about Eubank Jr.’s planned egg stunt in advance, calling him “sneaky” and “untrustworthy.” Shalom denied the claims, leading to a heated exchange between the two.
Despite the drama, both promoters later stated that their focus remains on delivering a great fight for the fans.
Winner could earn a shot at Canelo
Beyond personal grudges, the April 26 showdown carries major career implications. Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, has confirmed that the winner could secure a lucrative bout against boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez in 2026.
With such high stakes and an already explosive rivalry, the upcoming fight promises to be one of the most intense matchups of the year. Security measures are expected to be tightened for the next press conference in London to prevent further incidents.
Source: MMAnytt.se
