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Probe Initiated for Egg Incident
Chris Eubank Jr is under investigation by the British Boxing Board of Control after he cracked an egg over Conor Benn's face during a heated altercation.
Fists Almost Fly
The incident occurred as the two rivals met face-to-face ahead of their grudge match on April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fists almost flew as Eubank smashed the egg into Benn's face, sparking a mass brawl.
Security Concerns
A scheduled face-off to promote the fight was canceled due to security concerns following the incident. Eubank will face a hearing to determine his punishment for the egg attack.
Rivalry Runs Deep
Eubank's actions reignite the fierce rivalry between the fathers of the two fighters, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, who had their own legendary clashes in the past.
Controversy Surrounding the Fight
The upcoming fight was already filled with controversy after Benn's previous doping test failures, leading to the cancellation of a previous clash between the two fighters in 2022.
Verbal Exchange
Following the egg incident, both fighters engaged in a heated exchange on social media, further fueling the tension between them leading up to the bout.
In light of the escalating tensions and security concerns, the outcome of the highly anticipated fight remains uncertain as the investigation unfolds.
