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Boxing News: Conor Benn vs. Chris Eubank Jr. A Feud for the Ages

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The feud between Benn and Eubank Jr. has been brewing for years. Read more about their rivalry and what's at stake for Saturday's big fight.



The long-standing feud between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. is set to culminate in the ring on Saturday, April 26th, as the two fighters face off in a highly anticipated middleweight bout. The rivalry, which has been brewing for over two years, has generated significant interest among boxing fans due to the intense verbal sparring and dramatic press conferences.


The pair was originally scheduled to fight in October 2022, but the bout was canceled after Benn failed two voluntary drug tests. After Benn's return to the sport following his ban, the rivalry has only intensified, with both fighters exchanging heated insults in person and online. The tension escalated when Eubank Jr. threw an egg at Benn during a press conference and vowed to retire if he loses the fight.


The upcoming bout between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. is generating significant interest, and their feud is bringing much-needed attention to the sport of boxing. While big-name fighters like Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Oleksandr Usyk draw focus in the heavyweight division, Benn and Eubank Jr.'s rivalry is capturing mainstream attention outside of those “bigger” names.


The intense dislike between the two fighters appears genuine, fueling much of the interest in their matchup. This animosity has been building for over two years, with both fighters engaging in heated exchanges and dramatic press conferences, making their bout highly anticipated among boxing fans.


”I hate what he stands for. I hate who he is as a man, what he's chasing,” Benn told Sky Sports.


”Just him as a man personally, for reasons that aren't public, personal reasons, between me and Chris that he's fully aware of as to why I really dislike him.”


That being said, Eubank Jr. has suggested things will go his way in Saturday's clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.


“The procedure will be parliamentary. Everything will go the way I want it to go. I will be like a matador in the ring, and Conor Benn will be the bull,” Eubank said.


“I’m a complete fighter. I’ve been doing this for so long now, I’ve forgotten more things than he even knows, and that will show on the night.”


The legacy of their fathers adds another layer of intrigue to the bout between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. Their fathers, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr., were iconic fighters who had a legendary rivalry in the 1990s. This historical context creates a compelling narrative, even before the fighters step into the ring.


Benn and Eubank Jr. have leveraged this backdrop to generate significant hype around their fight, transcending the initial interest stemming from their family ties. The intense animosity between them, showcased in face-offs and on social media, has made the bout a must-see event for both boxing fans and casual observers.




The controversy surrounding the Benn-Eubank Jr. fight has been fueled further by Chris Eubank Sr.'s public criticism of his son's behavior. After Eubank Jr. threw an egg at Conor Benn during a press conference, Eubank Sr. expressed his disappointment, saying, “Who taught you that? Did Karron (Eubank Jr's mother) teach you that? That is disgraceful. I'm going to be in your corner? I would never have been in your corner; that is disgraceful.”


Eubank Sr. added, “You are smashing an egg in someone's face, and you are trying to justify it. There is no justification for it. There is nothing noble about that.” This family drama has added another layer of intrigue to the already highly anticipated bout. Meanwhile, Benn, who hasn't fought since February 2022 but is undefeated in all 23 of his professional bouts might have an edge.


“I've not lost. I'm undefeated. He will not be my first loss. That man I refuse to lose to,” Benn said.


“I will lose fights, that goes without saying. My style is entertaining but there's a level of vulnerability there that we're still working on. But not to him. Not to him.”


Chris Eubank Jr. has expressed his intense motivation for the fight, saying, “The thought of losing to him, the fear of losing to him is what gets me out of bed at five in the morning.” This drive is likely to be tested against Conor Benn, who boasts an undefeated record.




With both fighters having compelling narratives and strong records—Benn is undefeated in 23 bouts, while Eubank Jr. has a 34-3 record—the upcoming bout promises to be one of the biggest in British boxing. The clash between the two fighters is generating significant interest, with multiple storylines to follow heading into Saturday's fight.




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