🚨 BREAKING! Chris Eubank Jr Facing Punishment After Conor Benn Egg Slap
The boxing world is buzzing with controversy after Chris Eubank Jr’s shocking stunt at a press conference in Manchester on Tuesday, where he slapped Conor Benn across the face with an egg, igniting a chaotic brawl and raising serious questions about sportsmanship and conduct. Now, just days later, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) has confirmed that Eubank Jr is facing potential punishment, with a formal hearing set to determine his fate ahead of his highly anticipated April 26, 2025, clash with Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The incident, which unfolded during a face-off following a fiery press conference, has been widely condemned as reckless and inappropriate. Eubank Jr, 35, pulled an egg from his pocket and struck Benn, 28, on the cheek, referencing Benn’s past explanation for failing two drug tests in 2022—where the World Boxing Council (WBC) suggested a “highly elevated consumption of eggs” could explain the presence of the banned substance clomifene. The gesture, meant as a taunt tied to that controversy, instead triggered an explosive reaction, with Benn and his father, Nigel Benn, lunging at Eubank Jr, only to be restrained by security as chaos erupted on stage.
Benn, visibly furious, later took to social media, posting, “That’s the only shot you’ll land on me, you f****** p****. Two rounds, you’re finished @ChrisEubankJr,” escalating the tension between the two fighters. Eubank Jr, undeterred, doubled down on X, writing, “Apparently egg contamination was the reason for his two failed drugs tests. So I contaminated him with an egg,” alongside a clip of the incident, which has since gone viral, amassing over 10 million views.
The stunt, while generating massive buzz and headlines, has drawn sharp criticism from boxing insiders. Eddie Hearn, Benn’s promoter, called it “a b**** move” and a premeditated act, noting, “Eubank came with an egg in his pocket, sat through the entire press conference with it, then slapped Conor in the eye. I thought it was glass because of the noise it made.” Hearn warned that the incident could have serious repercussions, potentially jeopardizing future press conferences, including one scheduled for Thursday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which has already seen its Wednesday face-off canceled due to “security concerns.”
The BBBofC, responsible for regulating professional boxing in the UK, moved quickly to address the situation. Robert Smith, the BBBofC’s general secretary, expressed disappointment in Eubank Jr’s actions, telling *The Ring*, “We’re obviously disappointed he did such a silly thing. He struck Conor, which was inappropriate and irresponsible. We’ll deal with that at a hearing, and we’ll get one in as soon as possible.” Smith hinted at a range of possible punishments, including fines, license suspension, or even withdrawal of Eubank Jr’s license, though he declined to speculate on the outcome.
Posts on X reflect the polarized sentiment, with some fans calling Eubank Jr’s move “genius marketing” and others labeling it “disgraceful.” The hashtag #EubankEggSlap has trended globally, with opinions split between those who see it as a clever jab at Benn’s past and those who believe it crosses a line, tarnishing the sport’s integrity. “This isn’t boxing—it’s a circus,” tweeted one user, while another wrote, “Eubank’s egg slap might sell tickets, but it’s going to cost him big time with the BBBofC.”
The feud between Eubank Jr and Benn, rooted in a decades-old rivalry between their fathers—Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, who fought iconic bouts in the 1990s—has been reignited after their original 2022 fight was canceled due to Benn’s drug test failures. Benn was cleared of intentional doping in November 2024 following a two-year battle, but the egg incident has reopened old wounds, intensifying the animosity ahead of their April showdown.
Eubank Jr’s actions have also drawn scrutiny to his association with promoter Ben Shalom and the controversial figure Mazhar Majeed, a convicted match-fixer linked to Eubank’s Boxxer promotion. Some critics argue that Eubank’s stunt undermines any claim to moral superiority, especially given Benn’s clearance by multiple bodies, including UK Anti-Doping and the WBC.
As the boxing community awaits the BBBofC’s hearing—expected within days—questions linger about the long-term impact on Eubank Jr’s career and the April 26 fight. Will the punishment derail his preparation, or will it fuel his fire against Benn? For now, the egg slap has cemented this rivalry as one of the most unpredictable and polarizing in modern boxing history.
Stay tuned for updates as the BBBofC’s decision looms, and follow #EubankEggSlap on X for real-time reactions and analysis from the boxing world.
