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A FACE OFF between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn has been CANCELLED at the last-minute after chaotic egg slap scenes. The born rivals traded verbal jabs in Manchester on Tuesday to officially launch their April 26 middleweight grudge match.Chris Eubank Jr slapped Conor Benn with an eggCredit: GettyBenn was left with egg quite literally on his faceCredit: PAIt sparked chaos on stageCredit: PABut Eubank caused bedlam after he smashed an egg into Benn’s face – sparking a mass brawl on stage. Both teams, including Benn’s dad Nigel and promoter Eddie Hearn were left raging on stage as security desperately kept the pair apart. The sons of British legends will meet again tomorrow at Tottenham – the scene of the pay-per-view fight – for another heated press conference. But a sit down face off to promote the fight – scheduled for today – has now been scrapped amid security concerns.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd Eubank now faces a hearing with the British Boxing Board of Control to determine his punishment – likely to be a fine. Eubank’s dad Chris Sr and Benn’s father Nigel share one of the nation’s most fierce rivalries. Eubank Sr won the 1990 original before escaping with a controversial draw at Old Trafford three years later. More than three decades on and their boys were ready to do battle in October 2022. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut the 157lb catchweight clash was dramatically axed after Benn failed two doping tests. The unbeaten welterweight tested positive for clomifene – a banned substance known to boost testosterone. Benn had his BBBoC license removed while he was investigated.Shocking moment Nigel Benn grabs Chris Eubank Jr by throat after boxer slaps Conor Benn in face with egg He has since had his provisional ban lifted by UK Anti-Doping. One theory behind his failed test infamously shared by the World Boxing Council was a high intake of egg consumption. So Eubank wasted no time in making reference to the failed test by cracking the yolk on Benn’s face. Benn’s promoter Hearn fumed at the stunt and admitted tomorrow’s press conference is in doubt.He said: “I don’t know if we can do Thursday’s press conference to be honest with you, because it will be attack on sight. “It won’t be ‘have a sleep on it, calm down’, because it’s a one-upmanship.”It wasn’t a slap, it was with an object in the eye. From my point of view it’s unacceptable, but the game is the game. “If you want to play those games, then the fun really begins and it might not be the fun that people want.”Certainly now, I could not let Conor Benn near Chris Eubank Jr. I could not let Nigel Benn anywhere near Chris Eubank Jr. “Whether that changes over 48 hours we will see, but these two need to be kept apart and they can’t be anywhere near each other.”Eubank, 35, shared the viral egg slap and posted: “Apparently egg contamination was the reason for his two failed drugs tests. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So I contaminated him with an egg.” Benn, 28, hit back: “That’s the only shot you’ll land on me you f***ing p***k. 2 rounds you are finished.” The rivals fight on April 26Credit: PA More

EDDIE HEARN was seen confronting rival promoter Ben Shalom during a chaotic end to the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn press conference.Eubank Jr sparked an all-out brawl on stage after slapping an EGG into his bitter rival’s face.Conor Benn had to be restrained after being struck with an egg by Chris Eubank JrCredit: GettyPromoter Eddie Hearn was involved in the wild fracas on stage in North LondonThe Matchroom promoter appeared to shove fellow promoter Ben ShalomHearn was in the middle of the fracas and scrambled to get at Shalom as things got out of hand.Security guards managed to calm proceedings by grabbing both boxers, with a furious Benn needing three burly bouncers to restrain him.Video circulating on social media appeared to show Henry giving Shalom a small shove amongst the carnage. Eubank claimed the stunt was in reference to Benn’s failed drug test from 2022.READ MORE ON BOXINGThe first fight between the pair was called off after 28-year-old Benn’s positive sample for clomiphene.The WBC infamously suggested his failed test could have been related to an intake of eggs. Eubank later wrote on X: “Apparently egg contamination was the reason for his two failed drugs tests.”So I contaminated him with an egg.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA shaken-up Hearn addressed reporters once tempers had cooled in North London.But he added the fight would be “off” if Benn and Eubank ran into each other again tonight. Conor Benn pulled apart from Chris Eubank Jr after SLAP at Battle of Britain press conferenceHearn said: “What’s happened now is the game has changed.”And if you do that, you have to live with the consequences of that.”We have to put provisions in place – put a lid on it – to make sure this doesn’t get out of control.”Because if they see each other now? The whole fight is off. Because they are scrapping to the absolute end.”Earlier in the night, Hearn and Eubank traded verbal barbs on a bad-tempered night in Manchester.Matchroom promoter Hearn asked Next Gen: “Is this the Chris Eubank show?Eubank replied: “This is Eubank vs Benn. You can sabotage the event and I’ll try talk to Benn directly.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And you can be quiet. I don’t want to hear what you have to say.”Hearn turned to Benn, with cheers coming from the audience, and asked: “How do you feel about smashing this geezer to pieces?” More

CHRIS EUBANK JR turned on promoter Eddie Hearn during a chaotic pre-fight press conference.The 35-year-old is due to face hated rival Conor Benn in an eagerly-awaited Tottenham dust-up on April 26. Chris Eubank Jr. clashed with Eddie Hearn in a feisty Eubank vs Benn press conferenceCredit: ReutersBenn’s promoter Hearn fired back verbal barbs at Next GenCredit: PAAll hell broke loose later as Eubank smashed an egg into Benn’s face during the face-offCredit: GettyEubank joined both Benn and Hearn to discuss the upcoming bout on Tuesday in North London. But the event was quickly derailed as Next Gen turned his ire on the Matchroom chairman.Eubank interrupted Hearn while the promoter was discussing how the previously-cancelled fight was made.The former IBO middleweight champ snarled: “Eddie, you know I don’t like you right?”READ MORE ON BOXING”So what makes you think on God’s green Earth I’m going to sit here and listen to any of the b***ocks you’re going to say?”Hearn immediately shot back: “Well you’re going to have to.”He added: “Is this the Chris Eubank show? Eubank replied: “This is Eubank vs Benn. You can sabotage the event and I’ll try talk to Benn directly.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”And you can be quiet. I don’t want to hear what you have to say.”Hearn turned to Benn, with cheers coming from the audience, and asked: “How do you feel about smashing this geezer to pieces?”Conor Benn pulled apart from Chris Eubank Jr after SLAP at Battle of Britain press conferenceIn the run-up to the press conference, Hearn accused Eubank of being “on the beach” with his preparation. But the promoter could only watch on as chaos reigned following the presser.Eubank SLAPPED Benn during the face-off with an egg, provoking an all-out fracas on stage.Benn’s dad Nigel was seen being held back by security, with three guards needed to calm down The Destroyer. Eubank made reference to Benn’s failed drug tests which KO’d their initial 157lb catchweight clash in 2022. The WBC infamously suggested Benn’s failed test for clomiphene could have been related to an intake of eggs. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe later wrote on X: “Apparently egg contamination was the reason for his two failed drugs tests.”So I contaminated him with an egg.” More

CHRIS EUBANK JR smashed an egg across Conor Benn’s face and labelled him a “dirty little omelette” as their drug-test duel finally cracked.The born rivals went face-to-face for the first time since their grudge match got rescheduled for 26 April at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Chris Eubank Jr slapped Conor Benn during their face-off on TuesdayCredit: DAZNNext Gen had hold of an egg as he struck his bitter rivalCredit: DAZNThe slap provoked an all-out brawl on stage, with security rushing in to break up the pairCredit: DAZNA furious Benn was seen being restrained, with his dad Nigel also involvedCredit: GettyThe jibe appeared to be in reference to Benn’s notorious drugs ban in 2022Credit: GettyAnd fists were almost flying early at the media launch as Eubank smashed an EGG into Benn’s face – a reference to his failed drug test three years ago. It sparked a mass brawl on stage with Benn, promoter Eddie Hearn and his dad Nigel grappling to get a piece of Eubank. Eventually, the teams were dragged off stage with the bad blood brewing ahead of the 160lb middleweight fight on April 26. Eubank, 35, made reference to Benn’s failed drug tests which KO’d their initial 157lb catchweight clash in 2022. READ MORE ON BOXINGThe WBC infamously suggested 28-year-old Benn’s failed test for clomiphene could have been related to an intake in eggs. He wrote on X soon after the brawl in front of fans, media and TV cameras: “Apparently egg contamination was the reason for his two failed drugs tests.”So I contaminated him with an egg.”Benn hit back with a brutal tweet of his own though, writing: “That’s the only shot you’ll land on me you f***ing p***k. 2 rounds you are finished.”Most read in BoxingIn the run-up to the press conference, Hearn accused Eubank of being “on the beach”.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd Eubank rounded on the Matchroom kingpin in a tense war of words in North London. The former IBO middleweight champ snarled: “Eddie, you know I don’t like you right?”‘I don’t want to hear you’ – Eddie Hearn in tense exchange with Chris Eubank Jr during Conor Benn press conference”So what makes you think on God’s green Earth I’m going to sit here and listen to any of the b***ocks you’re going to say?”Hearn immediately shot back: “Well you’re going to have to.”Eubank had landed all the early blows – verbally and physically – by battering his nemesis with yolk and shelling him with insults.Referencing the two urine tests Benn failed, Eubank snarled: “You had the public behind you, to be the next big star of British boxing, you had it and p***ed it all away. “Literally p***ed it all away.“I have been meaning to ask; you how many eggs did you have to eat to fail those drug tests?“All you and Eddie (promoter, Hearn) say is ‘we are cleared’ but you don’t say how or why or what the evidence is.“I am not an academic but I know one thing, you are a drug cheat. You dirty little omelette.”I’ll drag you by the neck and put you outsideConor Benn Moments earlier, Benn was in a ferociously defensive mood when asked by a respected newspaper reporter whether he was indeed fighting on a foreign licence.Benn made two threats against the writer, in front of a room full of people who could not handle the situation, but wisely calmed the red-hot scene with a cuddle that the tabloid man begrudgingly accepted.The undefeated slugger snarled: “If somebody starts asking me trick questions, I’ll throw you out the room. “Do you hear me? I’ll drag you by the neck outside and put you outside.“What you’re doing is prodding and poking. You’re prodding and poking. You’re prodding and poking.”The papers were merely doing their job, after almost three years of blatant lies and constant deception.Eubank wasn’t as professional, and launched a personal attack on Benn, accusing him of being neck deep in debt to Essex promoter Hearn.Benn – who is yet to fight for an English or British title – proudly boasts of having spent around £500,000 on his case.And Eubank claimed he has had to take charity from Hearn and is now being bundled into the mega-money fight to get the Brentwood businessman his cash back.The Brighton banger – in his deep-pocketed leather jacket, ideal for egg stashing, asked: “How much do you owe Eddie? “I heard Eddie owns your house and your cars and that’s why Eddie was so desperate to make the fight, he needs to recoup some of that money.”Benn wasted no time hitting back in the pocket, accusing poker-loving Eubank of owing millions to a very famous footballer who also likes a punt.“He needs the money because he is s*** at poker,” Benn spat.“He owes Neymar £4m, that’s why he has taken the fight.”Benn is moving up two weights for April’s grudge match.But the unbeaten star is reportedly in tip-top shape early in camp.Hearn told talkSPORT: “We live in an age where [fighters] like to document their work.”Conor Benn is training like a man possessed.”I think Chris Eubank’s on the beach at the minute. He hits pads for about 30 seconds and then puts it out on Instagram.”In my opinion, Conor Benn is on another level to Chris Eubank Jr.”But in stepping up two divisions, physically he’s at a huge disadvantage.READ MORE SUN STORIES”When the bell goes at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, this young man will come out and set about Chris Eubank like he’s never been set about before.”He will not know what is happening, where the punches are coming from and what kind of speed this is. This fight could be over in six rounds.” More

SAUDI boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh has revealed he’s recently been in contact with Tyson Fury.Fury stunned the boxing world last month by announcing his retirement, which came on the back of consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk.Tyson Fury announced his shock retirement last monthCredit: REUTERSHis fifth retirement has seemingly scuppered a grudge match with Anthony JoshuaCredit: REUTERSSaudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh has revealed he’s recently spoken to FuryCredit: GETTYIt seemingly put the final nail into the coffin of a long-overdue domestic dust-up with Anthony Joshua, which Alalshikh is eager to make.Alalshikh has since reached out to the Gypsy King, although the topic of boxing didn’t come up in their conversation,He told The Stomping Ground: “I want Tyson [next for Joshua].“I spoke with him, but I don’t talk about boxing.READ MORE ON FURY”I just check about his health and his family. “I think maybe he’ll return. Yes ,[I think he will return], I hope so.”Fury, 36, has remained radio silent on his fighting future since his bizarre hanging up of the gloves.Despite his radio silence, AJ isn’t giving up hope of the Battle of Britain coming to fruition later this year.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion told iFL TV: “I feel like it’s the best fight [for me].Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”People might say [Joseph] Parker, people might say – I don’t know.”But I think Fury, commercially, is a great fight and it’s a great man’s fight as well. So I think it makes sense.Tyson Fury retires from boxing with cryptic ‘Dick Turpin wore a mask’ jibe to leave Anthony Joshua fight dead in water “You could say it’s been years in the making. But listen, the heavyweight division has been thriving.”And why I say it’s probably still a great fight is as I said Parker is, for me, a great story of someone that never gives up.”And the thing is, there is going to be one winner and one loser.”And there’s going to be bloodshed. And it ain’t gonna be mine.” More