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Press Conference Turns into Chaos
Chris Eubank Jr shocked everyone as he slapped Conor Benn with an egg during their intense face-off at a press conference, leading to a brawl on stage as security stepped in to separate the heated rivals.
Rivalry Reignited
The altercation between the two fighters marked their first meeting since their grudge match was rescheduled, with Eubank making a reference to Benn's past drug test controversy by smashing an egg into his face.
Brawl Breaks Out
The egg stunt sparked a mass brawl on stage, involving not only the fighters but also promoter Eddie Hearn and Benn's father Nigel, setting the stage for their upcoming middleweight fight on April 26.
War of Words
Prior to the incident, tensions were already high as Eubank and Hearn engaged in a verbal showdown, with Eubank making it clear that he doesn't like the Matchroom kingpin, setting the tone for the upcoming fight.
Predictions for the Fight
With Benn moving up two weights for the grudge match, Hearn expressed confidence in his training and abilities, predicting a tough battle for Eubank and hinting that the fight could end in Benn's favor within six rounds.
