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CHRIS EUBANK JR has been given a £100,000 fine for slapping Conor Benn with an egg.The incident occurred late last month when the 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 has been fined £100,000 for slapping Conor Benn with an eggCredit: GettyThe incident occurred last month ahead of their fight on April 26Credit: ReutersFists 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. But Eubank Jr will now have to cough up a hefty fee after being fined £100k.READ MORE IN BOXINGA statement from the British Boxing Board of Control read: “Following a hearing before the Stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control, Chris Eubank Jnr. was found to be in breach of Regulation 25 (misconduct) for his conduct at the press conference in Manchester for the Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn contest on 26th April 2025.”As such, the Stewards of the Board fined Chris Eubank Jr the sum of £100,000.”Fans reacted to the news on social media, with one saying: “Definitely worth it.”Another declared: “Eggs are expensive after all.”Most read in BoxingCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsOne noted: “Ridiculous when you consider what happens at some press conferences.”Another added: “That was eggspensive.”‘Mum’s gonna be really disappointed when she sees this,’ Conor Benn tells dadAfter their on-stage egg clash, Eubank Jr made reference to Benn’s failed drug tests which KO’d their initial 157lb catchweight clash in 2022. The 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.”Meanwhile, Eubank Jr has revealed he’s set to make a mint from the fight with Benn.He added: “Many of you would have heard Eddie boasting about a 60-40 split he secured for Conor.That’s just an absolute lie, which is not surprising.”The truth of it is, Uncle Turki flew in and saved the day like the superhero he is. This is the Saudi show, he called me and said, ‘What do you want to make this fight?’“I’m sitting there thinking, ‘I’ve got to be a businessman now, and any good businessman in any negotiation, starts with an aggressively high number, then there are counter offers and negotiating and you get to the number.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I gave him a diabolical number, I gave him an inconceivable number, and he said, ‘Done, I’ll send you the contract on Monday.’ I’m thinking I could have got more, or a couple of watches out of him!“There is no split, there are no percentages, you lied to the public in front of everybody and now I’m setting this straight.” More

TYSON FURY could end up fighting for a world title in his first fight back from retirement.The Gypsy King called it quits for again in January following back-to-back losses to former undisputed heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk.Tyson Fury announced his fifth retirement from boxing in January on the back of defeats to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYWBC chief Mauricio Sulaiman has refused to rule out the possibility of Fury fighting for a belt upon his returnCredit: REUTERSSaudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh is expected to table Fury an astronomical offer to coax him out of retirement for a mammoth showdown with Anthony Joshua.And WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has refused to rule out the prospect of Fury fighting for their prestigious green belt, telling The Action Network: “We don’t speculate.”But we have many examples of how we have attended former champions, former legends coming back to boxing.”If you remember, Sugar Ray Leonard challenged Marvin Hagler after a four-year retirement.READ MORE ON FURY”The WBC analysed the medicals and looked into everything. “Even Tyson Fury retired in the past and came back to fight for the WBC title. So let’s see.”Former two-time unified heavyweight Fury is seemingly content with life without boxing, recently telling cousin Andy Lee that he “can’t be f***ed” with the sport.And Sulaiman insists the Wythenshawe warrior has nothing left to prove.Most read in BoxingCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsHe said: “It all depends, it is all on him. He has a beautiful family.”I believe the money that he has sets him up for life and if he decides to stay retired then he will be a happy man.”But if he decides to come back to boxing then he can beat anyone.”Safety is first, with happiness and legacy is more of an important matter than what boxing and money can bring.”If he was to fight, he would be fighting for pride but he’s an unbelievable human being.”Boxing fans around the world are hoping Fury comes out of retirement to face AJ, who hasn’t given up hope of their Battle of Britain finally coming to fruition.The Watford warrior told iFL TV: “I feel like it’s the best fight [for me].”People might say [Joseph] Parker, people might say – I don’t know.Anthony Joshua is refusing to give up hope of fighting Tyson FuryCredit: REUTERS”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.”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.READ MORE SUN STORIES”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

FEUDING boxer Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have clashed again ahead of their Best of British showdown.The fierce rivals had to be kept apart during a fiery appearance on Piers Morgan’s YouTube show Uncensored. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have been pulled apart by security againCredit: X @PiersUncensoredEubank Jr smashed an egg into Benn’s face at last month’s first press conferenceCredit: GettyNext Gen claimed the move was a dig at Benn’s failed drugs testsCredit: AlamySecurity accompanied both fighters to the recording following an ugly incident last month. Eubank smashed an egg into Benn’s face during a fractious press conference in Manchester on February 25. Benn was left incensed, with a wild fracas breaking out on stage.Eubank claimed the egg slap was a reference to his opponent’s drugs ban in 2022.READ MORE ON BOXINGAppearing alongside Morgan, security guards got between the fighters as they traded verbal barbs. Benn was heard sneering in the trailer: “Can you check this p**** for any eggs?Eubank fired back: “I don’t need eggs my friend, these fists are more than enough.”I hate what he stands for.Most read in Boxing”I hate what he did, failing those two drug tests is unacceptable.”Cheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsBenn later accused Next Gen of “disrespect” as Morgan looked on nervously from his presenting chair. Eubank fired back: “You can’t give it and not take it.”Conor Benn pulled apart from Chris Eubank Jr after SLAP at Battle of Britain press conferenceSecurity then got involved to make sure the pair could not trade any punches.Eubank and Benn were originally scheduled to meet almost three years ago. But the fight was KO’d after The Destroyed failed two drug tests.The WBC suggested the 28-year-old had failed test for clomiphene could have been related to an intake of eggs. Benn has since been cleared of any wrongdoing by boxing’s National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP).He is moving up two weights for the grudge match on April 26 and is reportedly in tip-top shape early in camp.Benn’s promoter Eddie 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.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But in stepping up two divisions, physically he’s at a huge disadvantage.”You can watch the full exchange on Piers Morgan Unscensored on March 14. More

TYSON FURY has seemingly teased a potential return to the ring – less than two months after announcing his retirement.The Gypsy King stunned boxing fans around the world in January by hanging up his gloves for the fifth time.Tyson Fury announced his retirement in January following consecutive losses to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYFury’s retirement has seemingly put an end to a showdown with Anthony JoshuaCredit: REUTERSBut Gypsy King’s promoters – Queensberry Promotions – have appeared to tease a potential ring return for the Wythenshawe warriorCredit: X@QUEENSBERRYFury’s latest retirement came on the back of consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk and seemingly put the final nail in the coffin of a domestic dust-up with Anthony Joshua.But he’s appeared to tease a ring return through his promoter, Queensberry Promotions.On Monday, Queensberry’s official X page posted a video of Fury about to walk onto the pitch at Old Trafford while wearing an England flag. The video’s accompanying caption read, which included eye and hourglass emoji, read: “The return of The Gypsy King?” Boxing fans were quick to comment, with one asking: “AJ?” Another said: It had better be the AJ fight or I’m not interested.” Another said: “Could you imagine if it’s Jake Paul?” One chimed in: “What’s this all about?”Most read in BoxingCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsSeveral viewers of the post, however, believe the video was teasing Fury’s appearance at Soccer Aid 2025, which is expected to take place at Old Trafford in June.Fury, 36, has remained radio silent on his fighting future since announcing his latest retirement on social media.Has Tyson Fury really retired after calling it a day for the fourth time?But cousin Andy Lee recently revealed the former two-time unified heavyweight champion is content with his life without boxing.When asked about his recent chats with Fury, the former WBO middleweight champ told iFL TV: “[It’s] just the odd message here and there and he seems vey happy.”[He said], ‘Andy I’m not f****d.’ That’s what he said. ‘I couldn’t be f****d with it.’ He’s very happy.”Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh is expected to make Fury an astronomical offer to reverse his latest retirement and throw down with Joshua in a long-overdue Battle of Britain.AJ hasn’t given up hope of finally sharing the ring with the Wythenshawe warrior, telling iFL TV: “I feel like it’s the best fight [for me].”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.”You could say it’s been years in the making. But listen, the heavyweight division has been thriving.READ MORE SUN STORIES”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