September 25th 2024.
During a press conference in London on Wednesday, things got heated when Chris Eubank Jr, a British boxer, let loose a tirade of insults directed at boxing promoter Frank Warren. The two were both present as Eubank Jr came face-to-face with his upcoming opponent, Kamil Szeremeta. While hyping up his chances of winning against Szeremeta, Eubank Jr took the opportunity to launch a shocking rant at not only Warren, but also at Eddie Hearn, another boxing promoter.
When asked about why he chose to sign with Ben Shalom's BOXXER promotions, Eubank Jr didn't hold back in his response. He boldly stated that the reason was because every other promoter out there was a "scumbag." He specifically called out Warren, who he accused of lying and cheating in the boxing world for decades. Eubank Jr even revealed that he had been sued by Warren in the past for a large sum of money, making it clear that he would never want to work with him.
As the press conference continued, Warren couldn't help but interject, demanding that Eubank Jr speak up because he couldn't hear him. But Eubank Jr didn't back down and continued to fire shots at Warren, mentioning other promoters like Kalle Sauerland and Eddie Hearn, whom he also referred to as "scumbags." Despite Warren's clear anger, Eubank Jr didn't seem fazed and even suggested that Warren's son, Hamzah Sheeraz, should fight him.
In his rage, Warren shouted out that they shouldn't have to listen to a "scumbag" like Eubank Jr and that he should instead fight Sheeraz. But Eubank Jr ignored him and went on to praise Turki Alalshikh, a Saudi boxing chief who he believes is an honorable and fair promoter unlike the others who use "slave contracts" and take advantage of fighters.
Warren later appeared on a talk show to discuss the incident, revealing that he was planning to take legal action against Eubank Jr for his comments. He explained that Eubank Jr had been sued by him in the past and had to pay significant damages as a result. Now, with Eubank Jr's latest outburst, Warren was determined to sue him again.
When asked about why he thought Eubank Jr would lash out in such a manner, Warren simply stated that he couldn't understand the thought process of an "idiot." He reiterated that Eubank Jr had been paid on time for his previous fights and that he had lost against Billy Joe Saunders. But if Eubank Jr continued to make defamatory statements, he would have a big problem on his hands.
Despite the tension between Eubank Jr and Warren, the focus still remained on Eubank Jr's upcoming fight against Szeremeta. With a record of 33 wins and only 3 losses, Eubank Jr was confident in his abilities and had previously defeated Liam Smith in his last bout. Now, he was ready to take on his Polish opponent on the undercard of the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivoin fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia next month.
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