February 25th 2025.
The intense rivalry between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn reached new heights during their explosive face-off in Manchester. The press conference, which was supposed to build anticipation for their upcoming fight, turned into chaos when Eubank Jr struck Benn with an egg.
Eddie Hearn, who was present at the event, revealed that he shoved Benn's promoter, Ben Shalom, in an attempt to confront Eubank Jr for his "b**** move." The two fighters, surrounded by their teams and security personnel, exchanged heated words before Eubank Jr delivered a forceful slap to Benn's cheek, leaving egg yolk all over his designer clothes.
The tension between the two British fighters, who were initially scheduled to fight in 2022, escalated with Nigel Benn, Conor's legendary father, grabbing Eubank Jr by the throat. In the midst of the chaos, Hearn tried to approach Eubank Jr and condemn his behavior, pushing Shalom out of the way.
When asked about his actions, Hearn explained that he wanted to tell Eubank Jr that his behavior was unacceptable. He also added that he believed Benn was aware of Eubank Jr's plan to smash an egg on his face, despite Benn denying any involvement.
Hearn also clarified that he didn't have any personal issues with Benn and even joked that he would "run rings around him" in the boxing world. However, he did mention that Benn had requested a rematch clause in their contract, which Eubank Jr's team had agreed to. Hearn concluded by saying that no one could outtalk him in the boxing world.
The feud between Eubank Jr and Benn has been ongoing for years, and their upcoming fight has only intensified it. Hearn mentioned that he has since spoken to Shalom, and they have resolved any issues between them. Shalom also stated that he was not aware of Eubank Jr's plan to egg Benn, and it was entirely Eubank Jr's decision.
In an interview with Ring Magazine, Shalom also addressed the shove he received from Hearn during the press conference. He admitted that Hearn had pushed him, but it was understandable as Hearn had initially thought it was a glass that Eubank Jr had used. Shalom also mentioned that Hearn has since calmed down after realizing it was just an egg and that he was not involved in the incident.
The two fighters are set to hold another press conference on Thursday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where their highly anticipated fight will take place on April 26th. With their intense rivalry and heated exchanges, it's no doubt that this fight will be one for the books.
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