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CHRIS EUBANK SR sent Tottenham’s stadium into a frenzy – by returning to his son’s corner on the night of his life. The father and son duo heartbreakingly fell out in the public eye after Jr no longer wanted Sr as the frontman in his career. Chris Eubank Snr has made a surprise appearance at his son’s fight with Conor BennCredit: Sky SportsEubank Jr looked stunned to see his old man had arrivedSr stepped out of a car to stand with his sonCredit: Sky SportsChris Eubank Sr had claimed he could never support his son’s boxing career againCredit: Sky SportsConor Benn and his dad Nigel saw the footage of Eubank Sr arriving with his sonBenn, with dad Nigel behind him in glasses, did not appear too pleased with the stunning revelationCredit: Sky SportsJr was seen shadow boxing with his dadAnd the breakdown in relationship was played out in the public eye, causing Sr to slam his boy’s generational grudge match against Conor Benn – son of his arch rival Nigel. Sr maintained he could never be in his Jr’s corner, after he smashed an egg around Benn’s face and refused to move up to super-middleweight. The British boxing great even blasted his eldest as a “disgrace”. Eubank had even told SunSport’s Behind The Gloves that his son had “never understood” boxing.READ MORE IN BOXINGJr was prepared to fight the biggest bout of his career alone – as all hope seemed lost. But then, as a black car pulled up in the parking lot of Tottenham’s stadium, out stepped Eubank Sr with Jr flanking just behind him. Speaking to Sky Sports after his arrival, Eubank Sr refused to confirm where he’d be sat for the bout, saying: “I’m here, whether im ringside or in his corner.”And in a message to Conor Benn, he said: “Conor, that’s not fair to say that I don’t even like my son, I love my son.Most read in Boxing” I may not like some of his ways, as I don’t like some of your ways, but I love him.”Liam Smith and Aaron McKenna – boxing in the ring as footage of Eubank Sr arriving was shown to the crowd – got the shock of their lives as the £1billion stadium went wild. Screams of “Eubank, Eubank, Eubank” echoed around the 65,000-seater stadium as though the fight had already been won. EUBANK JR VS BENN – BETTING TIPS AND LATEST ODDSBenn – watching backstage with his dad Nigel who lost to Sr in 1990 – sized up Eubank Jr through the monitor in his dressing room. And those cheering fans soon turned to loud boos – confirming Benn truly is the villain of his fight. Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight thrown into more chaos amid row over glovesNigel Benn gave his thoughts on his old rival’s stunning arrival.He told Sky Sports: “I’m so glad he’s here, I wanted him here, it’s a family affair. It’s not affected Conor at all.”Hopefully I can go shake his hand. It depends what Chris is in there, don’t know what Chris will turn up tonight.”Much has been made of the fight weight heading into Eubank Jr’s second-generation grudge match.The born rivals first signed for a 157lb catchweight clash in 2022 – causing fears for Sr with his son having NEVER fought that low.But it was KOd with just days to go as Benn tested positive for clomiphene – a banned substance known to boost testosterone.Benn protested his innocence and took his career to America – having two wins at the light-middleweight limit.Meanwhile, UK Anti-Doping dropped the case against him, allowing Benn to fight on British soil again.But after the doping scandal, Eubank was in no mood to make concessions and demanded the bout be at the 160lb middleweight limit.There was only a 10lb rehydration clause – restricting what they weighed on the morning of the bout – although both made the limit.Sr told SunSport’s explosive No Glove Lost show that Benn should not have been allowed to jump two weight divisions for the fight.Read More on The SunAnd he warned how Jr’s best days at middleweight were over – urging him to move up to super-middleweight or else he would remain absent from his career. But, a last-minute change of heart caused Sr at last return to his son’s corner to help end the family feud he started 35 years ago. CHRIS EUBANK JR VS CONOR BENN LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE GRUDGE MATCH More

DELICIOUS ORIE entered boxing ready to exploit a heavyweight gap in the market.Born in Moscow to a Russian mother and Nigerian father, Orie’s family moved to England when he was seven years old. Delicious Orie prepares to turn professionalHe was beaten in the 2024 Olympics by Armenia’s Davit ChaloyanCredit: PABut he only picked up boxing at 18 – having previously played basketball – but what followed was a hugely successful amateur career. Orie won a bronze medal at the 2022 European Championships as well as national titles before making it onto Team GB’s 2024 Olympic squad. He was eliminated in the first round of the Paris Games under controversial circumstances and has since turned professional. Orie snubbed an offer from WWE to sign with Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren – debuting in Manchester on Saturday. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd he does so with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury nearing the end of their careers – due to leave behind big gloves that will need filling. Down to earth Orie, 27, told SunSport: “I knew that when I started boxing, I did my market research. “I knew that when I started boxing, I knew that there was a missing target audience that I can appeal to.”I believe that I’m quite real and I could appeal to just normal people and I can also try and inspire as many people that were or still are in my position.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”So I thought to myself, there’s definitely a gap in that market for me. So from before I even thought about turning professional, I knew that.”Orie was tipped to follow in AJ’s steps and win Olympic gold – but he was beaten via controversial decision against Armenia’s Davit Chaloyan. David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV forced apart in explosive row ahead of Joe Joyce undercard fight And he reflected: “The thing that makes it harder is the fact that I’ll never be able to do it again. That’s the part that’s difficult.”Not necessarily the fact that everyone thought I won it. At the end of the day I lost and a judge – someone said you lost – it is what it is.”But it’s the fact that I can’t do it again. I could do it in a different way but it’s not the Olympics. So that, that’s the hardest bit for me to take.”Orie took some time out after his Olympic heartache, travelling to Thailand with his partner. He got a shock offer to trial at the WWE – but ultimately chose boxing after some consideration. Orie said: “First of all, it was time for me to be a bit less selfish and spend time with my family because I know I was away from them for a good few months leading up to the Olympics and also the tournaments and stuff beforehand and the training camps, etc.”So I just needed to give as much time as I can to them. Then it was the WWE seeing what’s that’s like in America and exploring that option.There’ll be people gathering together watching Delecious Orie box, whether they don’t like me or like me, doesn’t matter. They’ll be watching.”And after that, I just needed a few weeks just to really find what my drive is and what is it that I want out of this life.”So that took a few good few weeks and then it was a good few weeks of negotiations and just speaking with different promoters and stuff like that.”So it got us to around this time where I’m like, right OK, cool, I’m ready now. “I know exactly what I need. I’ve got my training facility, I’ve got my promoter. I’m ready to go.”Orie is being coached by Grant Smith in Sheffield and makes his debut on the undercard of Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic. He faces 3-7 Milos Veletic from Bosnia And Herzegovina in what Orie promises will be the first of many eye-catching performances in 2025.Read More on The SunOrie said: “I’ll be very, very busy. And it’ll be very, very exciting.”There’ll be people gathering together watching Delecious Orie box, whether they don’t like me or like me, doesn’t matter. They’ll be watching.”Anthony Joshua with Orie More