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    Chris Eubank Jr abruptly walks out of Piers Morgan interview after awkward exchange with TV host

    CHRIS EUBANK JR stormed out of a sit-down interview with Piers Morgan after being pressed on his stance over Conor Benn’s failed drug tests.Benn’s positive drug tests – which scuppered his first scheduled grudge match with Eubank Jr in October 2022 – was just one of several talking points during the pair’s joint appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn did a joint sit-down interview on Piers Morgan UncensoredCredit: PIERS MORGAN UNCENSOREDEubank Jr chastised Benn over the pair of failed drug tests that scuppered their proposed meeting in 2022Credit: PIERS MORGAN UNCENSOREDSun columnist Morgan attempted to get Eubank Jr to understand that Benn may very well be innocentCredit: PIERS MORGAN UNCENSOREDEubank Jr flat-out refused and stormed out of the joint interviewCredit: PIERS MORGAN UNCENSOREDBenn, 28, tested positive for clomiphene but was cleared of intentionally taking the banned substance – which can elevate testosterone levels in men – by the National Anti-Doping Panel.The welterweight claimed clomiphene was in his system due to his ingestion of eggs, which, if consumed in vast quantities, can leave trace amounts of the substance.Eubank Jr doesn’t buy Benn’s explanation for his anti-doping violations, so much so that he slapped him with an egg, or Morgan’s suggestion that his rival could be potentially be innocent.He said: “If someone was to have pinned him down and jabbed a syringe into the side of his ass and squeezed it in, if that had happened and I saw it.READ MORE IN BOXING”Guess what? He’s still a cheat. He shouldn’t have let it happen.”It’s his responsibility to protect himself at all times, he didn’t do that. He’s a cheat. End of story.”Morgan tried to get Eubank Jr to see his point of view, saying: “I’ll give you one last chance.”Hove hitman Eubank Jr angrily replied: “Don’t ask me again, Piers. Don’t ask me again.”Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe then cut short the joint interview by standing up and storming out of the studio.Eubank Jr and Benn traded several verbal jabs during the tense sitdown, during which security had to separate the pair.’You f—ed up’ – Explosive moment Conor Benn tries to attack Chris Eubank Jr on Piers Morgan’s UncensoredBenn blew a gasket after Eubank Jr said there’d be “consequences” for his old man Nigel, who grabbed ‘Next Gen by the throat after his egga antics.”You f****d up talking about my dad!” Conor raged. “What the f**k are you looking at?”Come on, we can have it outside, no problem. Yeah we can.”Think I’m mucking around? Threatening my dad. You think I’m playing games? Don’t ever talk to my dad like that.” More

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    Nick Ball vs TJ Doheny weigh-in descends into chaos with security pulling pair apart

    NICK BALL almost came to blows with opponent TJ Doheny during a heated final face-off.The Liverpudlian went eye-to-eye with the former IBF super-bantamweight champion during the weigh-ins for their featherweight showdown on Saturday night.Nick Ball defence his WBA featherweight title against TJ Doheny on Saturday nightCredit: LEGHT DAWNEYThe pair took part in a tense final stardownCredit: LEGHT DAWNEYSecurity had to stop the 126-pounders from prematurely trading blowsCredit: LEGHT DAWNEYAnd they could very well have prematurely traded blows had it not been for the intervention of security.Tensions rose between the pair as a fired-up Doheny fired verbal jabs the way of WBA 126lbs titleholder.Ball wasn’t in the mood to let the Irishman have the final word, saying: “You’re not ready”, before they continued to trade verbal barbs.Doheny took things to the next level by pushing Ball on the shoulder his WBA strap was draped over.READ MORE BOXING NEWSBall didn’t take too kindly to the challenger’s antics, returning the favour.Doheny, 38, fumed at the physical response and made a beeline for the champion before being held back by security.Footage of the incident went viral on social media and received a slew of comments from boxing fans, one of whom wrote on X: “The speaker always ends badly.”Another said: “Circus.”Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTJ Doheny initially missed championship weight but eventually hit the 126lbs markCredit: LEIGH DAWNEYAnd another said: “First time seeing Nick Ball actually getting p****d off.”One remarked: “Exciting showdown.” Another chimed in: “Sell it.”Nick Ball is the British world champ likened to Mike Tyson tipped to fight pound-for-pound KO king Naoya InoueThe fight was briefly in doubt when Doheny missed the featherweight title limit, coming in an ounce over the 126lbs mark.But the Irishman returned to the scales an hour later bang on weight.Ball claimed the WBA’s featherweight throne last June with a decision victory over Raymond Ford in Saudi Arabia.And ‘The Wrecking Ball’ made his maiden defence of the belt the following October, stopping Ronny Rios in the tenth round of their Merseyside melee. More

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    Tense moment Chris Eubank Jr refuses to shake Conor Benn’s hand in fiery Piers Morgan interview

    CHRIS EUBANK JR refused to shake Conor Benn’s hand following a fiery sitdown with Piers Morgan.The bitter rivals traded verbal jabs during an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored.Piers Morgan tried to facilitate a handshake between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor BennCredit: PIERS MORGAN UNCENSOREDBenn was willing to shake his bitter rival’s hand – despite his egg anticsCredit: PIERS MORGAN UNCENSOREDEubank Jr flat out refused and then took aim at MorganCredit: PIERS MORGAN UNCENSOREDBoth men aimed personal digs at one another as Sun columnist Morgan quizzed them on their heated rivalry, which will come to a head at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 26.After mediating one of the tensest sitdowns in the show’s history, Morgan asked the duo if they’d be open to a handshake.The 59-year-old asked: “You can’t even shake each other’s hand?Benn, 28, quickly replied: “I could, I could.”READ MORE ON EUBANK JR VS BENNMorgan replied to ‘The Destroyer’, “I know you’ve offered to” before asking Eubank Jr: “But you won’t do that?””What would it achieve, apart from giving you views?” Eubank Jr asked as two security guards stood between himself and Benn.Morgan replied: “It doesn’t give me any views.”A fired-up Eubank Jr replied: “So why are you asking me then if I want to do it?”Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe pair clashed in Morgan’s studio over the aftermath of Eubank Jr slapping Benn with an egg – which was a reference to his rival’s failed drug tests – in the Manchester leg of their press tour last month.IBO middleweight king was grabbed by the neck by Benn’s dad – Nigel – following his brazen act, which saw him slapped with a £100,000 fine from the British Boxing Board of Control.’You f—ed up’ – Explosive moment Conor Benn tries to attack Chris Eubank Jr on Piers Morgan’s UncensoredEubank Jr warned the Brit boxing legend against repeating his actions at the second presser in London, which sparked a fiery response from Conor.And the pair clashed over the incident again during their sitdown with Morgan, in which security had to separate them.Conor blew a gasket after Eubank Jr said there’d be “consequences” for Nigel if he touched him again, asking: “Consequences to what?”If I slap you right now, what are you gonna do? Don’t talk about my dad.”After lunging at ‘Next Gen’, Benn raged: “You f****d up talking about my dad!”What the f**k are you looking at? Come on, we can have it outside, no problem. Yeah we can.”Think I’m mucking around? Threatening my dad. You think I’m playing games? Don’t ever talk to my dad like that.”Security had to separate Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr from one anotherCredit: PIERS MORGAN UNCENSORED More

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    Tyson Fury breaks silence with seven-word post after his successor to face Oleksandr Usyk is announced

    TYSON FURY has spoken out in support of Joseph Parker – who is on the verge of fighting Oleksandr Usyk. Parker was due to lose his WBO interim belt and shot at Usyk’s belt after agreeing to face IBF champion Daniel Dubois on February 22.Joseph Parker with Tyson FuryCredit: https://www.instagram.com/joeboxerparker/Oleksandr Usyk twice beat FuryCredit: GETTYBut Dubois pulled out with just days to go as Martin Bakole filled in as a replacement – only to be knocked out by Parker in one round in Riyadh. And now Parker has retained his spot as Usyk’s mandatory challenger – with the two camps ordered into talks. Taking to Instagram, Fury wrote: “About time as well give @joeboxerparker his shot!!” Fury, 36, was twice beaten on point by Usyk, 38, and retired after their December rematch. READ MORE IN boxing His protege Parker, 33, also called out Dubois, 28, to reschedule their bout but now looks set to focus on Usyk. His promoter David Higgins told Sky Sports: “We have no idea whether or not it will happen next.”But I can tell you this. I’ve spoken to Joseph Parker today and he would love to fight for a world title. “He will fight anyone, anywhere for a world title. That’s his goal, to fight for a world title. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Joseph is patiently waiting, keeping fit, and if an opportunity comes to fight for a title, he would love to grab it. We’d take it in a heartbeat.”Usyk – who beat Dubois in 2023 – was linked with a rematch at Wembley for the undisputed crown. He now has to face Parker in order to retain his WBO belt and make that possible. And Serhii Lapin, from his team, stated: “No matter what, Oleksandr Usyk’s goal is to become an undisputed heavyweight champion – again. The path to it? As God wills.”Usyk spotted ‘giving Anthony Joshua tips on how to beat Tyson Fury’ in ringside footage at Beterbiev vs Bivol 2.mp4 More

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    ‘You f***ed up’ – Explosive moment Conor Benn tries to attack Chris Eubank Jr on Piers Morgan Uncensored

    CONOR BENN tried to square up to Chris Eubank Jr during their heated interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored. The rivals from birth meet in an April 26 middleweight clash at Tottenham’s stadium – 34 years on from their dads’ iconic first fight.Conor Benn tried to square up to Chris Eubank Jr during their heated interviewCredit: X @PiersUncensoredEubank cracked an EGG over Benn in their launch press conference – a reference to his failed drug test in 2022. Benn’s dad Nigel grabbed Eubank by the throat as tensions boiled over on stage. And just two days later, Eubank told Nigel: “I’m just letting you know, if your hand ever touches me again, you won’t get it back.”The middleweight and unbeaten welterweight sat down for a fiery interview with Morgan on TalkTV – airing Friday.READ MORE IN BOXINGEubank, 35, said: “No one else can touch me. And if they do, they’ll be consequences.” Benn, 28, fired back: “Consequences to what? If I was to slap you right now what you gonna do?” The son of a legend then lunges towards Eubank, who said: “Go on, go ahead.” Benn, who lunges once more at his rival, said: “You f***ed up talking about my dad.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSEubank responded: “You f***ed up by taking this fight.” His dad Sr famously beat Benn’s dad Nigel in 1990 before walking away with a controversial draw three years later.Conor Benn pulled apart from Chris Eubank Jr after SLAP at Battle of Britain press conferenceAlmost three decades on and the sons were set for a 157lb catchweight clash – but it was dramatically canned with just days to go.Benn tested positive for banned substance Clomifene – which is known to boost testosterone.As he pleaded his innocence, the WBC suggested the tests could have been down to a high consumption of eggs.Benn later had his UK Anti-Doping ban lifted and now prepares to re-apply for a British Boxing Board of Control licence after being allowed to fight on.But Eubank’s egg slap was a reference to Benn’s failed test while accusing him of being a “drug cheat.”Sun columnist Morgan opened up on the tense interview on talkSPORT radio and revealed: “It was fascinating. “It was probably the most tense interview I think I’ve ever conducted, with two guys sitting next to each other I was told I had to have security between them.”I thought it was all a bit theatrical. They went: ‘No you don’t understand, these guys really do hate each other and if you’re not careful they could just literally start winding into each other’, which very nearly happened.READ MORE SUN STORIES”They squared off at one stage. I thought they’re actually going to have a fight right here in the studio.”They really loathe each other and a lot of that is down to the 30 year history between their families.”Eubank cracked an egg over BennCredit: PA More

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    KSI’s team reveal new term for Jake Paul grudge fight to finally make £230million bout happen

    KSI’s team have revealed the new terms they hope will finally get the Jake Paul fight to happen. The pair of YouTubers-turned-boxers have failed to deliver a blockbuster grudge bout – with the finger continuing to be pointed. KSI’s team have new terms to fight Jake PaulCredit: GettyJake Paul recently moved up to heavyweightCredit: GettyIn recent times, a difference in weight has stood in the way of the fight, which is valued at £230MILLION.Paul moved up to heavyweight for his last win- against Mike Tyson – and weighed a career-heaviest 227lb (16st 2lb). But he had been campaigning at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb – which is still over ONE STONE heavier than KSI’s fight weight. The British superstar returns on March 29 in Manchester against Dillon Danis, 31, at a catchweight of 185lb (13st 1lb).READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd KSI’s manager Mams Taylor fears Paul is continuing to move the goalposts when it comes to meeting in the middle. Taylor told SunSport: “If Jake Paul doesn’t come to the table and make some compromise, then the fight’s not gonna happen because we’re not gonna keep going up in weight.”And look, Jake’s middle keeps changing. So now his middle ground is 192.5. The middle keeps going up for KSI.”KSI is like, ‘Alright, let me put on some weight and fight you at 180, 185.’ And now Jake’s like, ‘Well, no, I’m not gonna fight you at 185, I’ll fight you 192.5.’ Is what he’s saying.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I bet you it’s part of a negotiation tactic for them. They’re not straight up about it, if KSI goes up to 192.5, they’re gonna be like, ‘Oh, we want it at 200.'”They’re not gonna fight KSI unless they have massive advantages and we just want to fight Jake without anyone having a distinct advantage or disadvantage. We want it to be a fair fight.Tommy Fury opens talks with Misfits Boxing over return fight with huge KSI rematch on the cards”It’s so much on the line I think, I think the bragging rights for that fight is worth more than the money and it’s a massive money fight too.”It’s a $300-$250 million (£230m) fight, it’s a massive fight. I don’t think there’s that many bigger pay-per-views than that.”Paul, 28, beat Tyson, 58, in their controversial fight in November as 100 MILLION tuned in on Netflix to watch. KSI, 31, meanwhile has not returned since losing a disputed points decision to Tommy Fury, 25, in October 2023. That was at a 183lb catchweight and Taylor believes fighting Paul at 187.5lb is a fresh compromise they hope the American will agree to. He said: “I think 187.5 is a bit uncomfortable for us and I think it’s a bit uncomfortable for him. And I think that’s the fair, new middle point. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think that’s really what it is because if Jake says 200 and we say 175, that’s right in the middle there.”And listen, if Jake fights the top 10 boxer at 200 pounds, at the at the cruiserweight limit, let’s be honest, he’s not gonna have a good time.”KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    Tommy Fury opens talks with Misfits Boxing over return fight with huge KSI rematch on the cards

    TOMMY FURY is entering talks with Misfits Boxing over a return fight – as a rematch with KSI continues to loom.Fury has not fought since beating the YouTuber-turned-boxer via controversial decision in October 2023. Tommy Fury is entering talks with Misfits Boxing over a return fightCredit: GettyKSI’s manager has kept the door open for a rematch with Tommy FuryCredit: GettyThe 2019 Love Islander was due to face ex-UFC star Darren Till in a comeback bout in January. But Fury bizarrely pulled out after Till threatened to KICK him in the head – and he has not rescheduled his return. KSI’s manager Mams Taylor – the co-founder of Misfits – revealed promoter Kalle Sauerland is now due for talks with Fury’s side. Taylor told SunSport: “Kalle’s speaking with Tommy’s team today. I’m not sure exactly what’s going on with that.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’d love to see Tommy in a Misfits ring. Honestly, I think the fight between Darren and Tommy would have been fantastic to set up the winner of that against KSI down the line as well.”Darren I’m very big on. I think he’s an absolute pay-per-view star. And listen, there aren’t that many pay-per-view stars.”Another reason not to rush KSI versus Darren is I think we can develop Darren into standing on his own two feet to becoming sort of one of the flag bearers of Misfits.”And I think he’s a very tough guy. He’s only improving in boxing with the incredible team he’s got.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”The guys he works with, they’re elite, champions, and I think it’d be great to have Tommy in as well.”We’ve got some characters, characters who all have personalities and they all have their own goals as well. KSI’s team reveal new term for Jake Paul grudge fight to finally make £250million bout happen”So you’ve got to navigate around that and balance everything out, but I’d love to see Tommy back in the Misfits ring as well and I’d love to see a KSI-Tommy rematch at some point as well.”Till, 32, beat ex-MMA fighter Anthony Taylor, 34, in place of Fury – and Taylor hopes the grudge bout can be re-visited.He said: “I’d love to make that happen but I don’t think the Furys are keen on that fight for whatever reason right now.”So I would love to make it happen though to answer your question – if we can. “But the problem is, I can’t force people to fight each other, you know, I sometimes wish I could!”Fury, 25, underwent hand surgery in the aftermath of his win over KSI, 31, who also picked up a similar injury himself. KSI now returns on March 29 in Manchester against Dillon Danis, 31, who is 2-0 in MMA and lost his boxing debut to Logan Paul, 29, in 2023.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Taylor has left the door open to a rematch between KSI and Fury. He said: “It’s very possible. I think we have to focus on keeping their options open and if we’re able to keep our options open, let’s see what happens on March 29th.”KSI lost a controversial decision to Tommy FuryCredit: Getty More

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    Oleksandr Usyk ordered to face Joseph Parker in mandatory title defence… hours after opening talks for Dubois fight

    OLEKSANDR USYK has been ordered to fight Joseph Parker by the WBO in a mandatory title defence.This comes just hours after Usyk, 38, held talks for a rematch with Daniel Dubois at Wembley.Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered to fight Joseph Parker by the WBOCredit: ReutersParker and Usyk have 30 days to reach an agreementCredit: GettyThat’s after Usyk started talks for a rematch with Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyAccording to Sky Sports, however, the Ukrainian superstar has to begin negotiations with Parker, 33.The two heavyweights have 30 days to reach an agreement for the ordered mandatory encounter.Failing to do so will lead to the WBO ordering purse bid proceedings.That means a rematch with Dubois, 27, is off for now and perhaps the foreseeablefuture.Read More on BoxingThe British star was beaten by Usyk in nine rounds in August 2023 – but only after controversy struck following a low-blow.Dubois has since become IBF champion while his undefeated rival owns the other three WBC, WBA and WBO versions of the gold.Many boxing fans have been hoping for one more match between the popular fighters after all the drama that unfolded two years ago in Poland.Usyk went down in round five after Dubois landed a shot below the belt line.Most read in BoxingBut it caused huge uproar as Dynamite and his team insisted the punch was legal and even launched an appeal with the WBA.The result stood and Usyk retained his titles as well as unbeaten record – setting up two fights with Tyson Fury.Joseph Parker has theory about Daniel Dubois’ last-minute fight withdrawalThe heavyweight star ended Fury’s unbeaten record in the first bout via split decision in May to be crowned the first four-belt heavyweight undisputed champion.But to proceed with the rematch against the Gypsy King – which he also won via unanimous decision – Usyk was forced to vacate the IBF title, which Dubois inherited. More