The boxing world is in uproar as a chorus of top professionals has issued an urgent plea to Conor Benn: cancel his April 26 showdown with Chris Eubank Jr. at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, dubbed a “deadly” clash that could end in disaster. With just a month until the highly anticipated grudge match—pitting the sons of British legends Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr. against each other—fears are mounting that the fight’s volatility, fueled by personal animosity and a dangerous weight disparity, could lead to tragedy in the ring. The warnings are loud, and the stakes have never been higher!
The alarm bells rang loudest this week when former world champion Tony Bellew took to Seconds Out with a grim prediction. “This isn’t just a fight—it’s a car crash waiting to happen,” Bellew warned, voice shaking. “Conor, pull out now. Eubank’s bigger, stronger, and out for blood after that egg stunt. Someone’s getting seriously hurt—maybe worse.” Bellew’s plea hinges on the physical mismatch: Benn, a natural welterweight at 147 pounds, faces Eubank Jr., a seasoned middleweight who’s campaigned at 160 pounds and beyond, raising red flags about the toll on Benn’s body.
He’s not alone. Amir Khan, who once climbed weights to face Canelo Alvarez, echoed the panic on Sky Sports. “I felt Canelo’s power—it’s no joke,” Khan said. “Eubank’s no Canelo, but he’s got size and spite Conor can’t handle. This could end his career—or worse. Cancel it, mate.” Even James DeGale, who lost to Eubank Jr. in 2019, chimed in on The George Groves Boxing Club: “Conor’s tough, but Eubank’s a beast when he’s mad. This feels off—someone’s gotta stop it.” The pros’ unified cry paints a dire picture: a fight too personal, too brutal, too risky.
The buildup’s been a powder keg. Eubank’s £100,000 fine for egging Benn in February—mocking his 2022 clomiphene scandal—sparked a brawl with Nigel Benn grabbing Eubank by the throat. Last week’s Piers Morgan Uncensored clash saw security wrench the fighters apart as Benn lunged, screaming about Eubank’s family rift. “It’s not just boxing—it’s war,” Eddie Hearn, Benn’s promoter, admitted to BoxingScene. “But Conor won’t back down—he’s all in.” Eubank Jr., meanwhile, vowed on X: “I’ll retire if I lose—but I won’t. He’s done.”
Fans are split on X—some cheer the chaos (“Let them slug it out!”), others beg for mercy (“Conor’s too small—he’ll get crushed!”)—but the pros’ pleas cut deeper. Carl Froch, on Froch on Fighting, warned: “Eubank’s got knockout power late—Conor might not walk away from this.” The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) is reportedly “monitoring” the bout after the egg incident, with whispers of a last-minute cancellation if safety can’t be assured.
With 70,000 tickets sold and a £10 million purse on the line, the pressure’s crushing. Will Benn heed the warnings and pull the plug, or march into what pros fear could be a “deadly” trap? As April 26 looms, one thing’s clear: this isn’t just a fight—it’s a gamble with lives at stake. Stay tuned—this boxing saga’s teetering on the edge!
