The fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn, scheduled for April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, has already seen its first heated exchange at a press conference in Manchester. Insults were traded back and forth until Eubank pulled out an egg from his pocket and smashed it into Benn’s face. This dramatic gesture was a clear reference to the excuse Benn had given for his positive test in 2022, which he attributed to excessive egg consumption.
Benn’s reaction was immediate. He launched himself at Eubank, and security guards had to intervene to separate the two boxers, which wasn’t an easy task. The tension between them was palpable, and it’s clear that this fight is going to be highly personal.
The Background
This fight was originally scheduled for October 2022 but was canceled after Benn tested positive for clomiphene, a female fertility drug that increases testosterone levels in men. Benn has always maintained that he didn’t intentionally or deliberately take any prohibited substances. His team presented a detailed report of his diet in the days leading up to the test, suggesting that eating too many eggs could have led to the adverse result. In February 2023, the World Boxing Council consulted a nutritionist who supported this theory, and Benn was reinstated to the ranking.
The War of Words
Before the egg incident, the two contenders had already exchanged verbal blows. “I’m excited to finish this man’s career,” said Benn, who has won all 23 of his fights, 14 by KO. Eubank, with 34 wins, 25 by KO, and 3 losses, 1 by KO, replied, “I will beat him because I am a better boxer in all aspects.” The stage is set for what promises to be an intense and highly anticipated fight.
