The boxing world is buzzing with controversy after Chris Eubank Jr delivered a humiliating blow to Conor Benn just two weeks before their blockbuster showdown on April 26, 2025, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. During a heated press conference on April 10, 2025, Eubank Jr unveiled a massive billboard mock-up featuring a doctored image of Benn’s face on a chicken’s body, captioned, “Conor ‘The Chicken’ Benn – Too Scared to Fight in 2022!” The stunt, which drew gasps and laughter from the crowd, has sparked outrage from Benn’s camp and intensified the already fiery rivalry ahead of their Fatal Fury clash.

The Eubank Jr vs. Benn fight reignites a historic family feud that began in the 1990s with the iconic battles between Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, Conor’s father. Originally scheduled for October 2022, the bout was canceled after Benn tested positive for the banned substance clomifene, leading to a two-year suspension that was lifted in November 2024. The rescheduled fight, set for 160 pounds with a rehydration clause, has sold out its 60,000 seats and is expected to draw over 1.2 million pay-per-view buys on Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.

At the press conference, held at Wembley Arena, Eubank Jr (35-3, 24 KOs) took the stage with a smirk, unveiling the billboard to a stunned audience. “This is who I’m fighting—a chicken who ran from me in 2022,” Eubank Jr taunted, pointing to the image. “Conor can talk all he wants, but he’s already shown he’s scared. I’m going to finish what I started.” The crowd erupted, with some fans cheering Eubank Jr’s audacity while others booed the provocative stunt.

Conor Benn (23-0, 15 KOs), visibly furious, stormed off the stage but not before grabbing the microphone to fire back. “You’re a disgrace, Eubank!” Benn shouted. “This isn’t boxing—it’s a circus. I’ll show you who the real chicken is on April 26!” Benn’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, condemned the act in a statement to Boxing News, saying, “Eubank Jr’s behavior is unprofessional and disrespectful. Conor’s been through enough, and this cheap shot won’t break him—it’ll make him stronger.”

Eubank Jr’s camp, however, stood by the stunt. His coach, Brian “BoMac” McIntyre, told The Sun, “It’s all part of the game. Conor’s rattled, and that’s exactly what we wanted.” On X, the hashtag #EubankHumiliatesBenn trended with over 100,000 mentions, with fans divided—some called Eubank Jr a “genius” for the mind games, while others labeled him “classless.”

The British Boxing Board of Control issued a warning to both fighters, urging professionalism. As the fight nears, Eubank Jr’s humiliation tactic has raised the stakes, ensuring that Fatal Fury will be a battle of pride as much as skill.