The Long-Awaited Showdown Between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn
It’s finally happening—Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn will face off next month in a fight that’s been a long time coming.
This highly anticipated match has been building up for over two years after a failed fight in 2022.
Now, with their showdown scheduled for April 26th at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it’s not just about titles—it’s personal.
The fight promises to be an intense spectacle, with both fighters looking to settle their bitter rivalry in front of 70,000 fans.
But before the gloves even come off, the war of words between the two has reached new heights.
A Million-Dollar Bet and More Drama
In the lead-up to this grudge match, the tension between Eubank Jr. and Benn has gone into overdrive.
It all started when Benn’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, made a bold offer last month.
He said he would put £1 million on Benn to win. Not one to back down, Eubank Jr. immediately accepted the challenge.
He took to social media, writing: “I accept your £1,000,000 bet on my fight against Conor Benn on April 26th.
Put your money where your mouth is, @EddieHearn.
” The gloves weren’t just coming off in the ring—they were off online too.
Benn Fires Back with a Personal Dig
But Benn wasn’t going to stay silent for long.
Within minutes, he responded, throwing some serious shade at Eubank Jr. He mocked his rival’s financial situation, claiming that Eubank Jr. was tangled up in poker debts with none other than football star Neymar.
“You need to pay your 7 figure debts to @NeymarJrSite before you worry about any other bets, you melt,” Benn tweeted, fueling the flames even further.
The personal insults only add fuel to an already intense rivalry.
The drama between the two seems to be escalating daily as they inch closer to the big fight.
The History Behind the Rivalry
This isn’t just about trash talk.
The roots of the animosity go back to late 2022 when a planned fight between the two was canceled after Benn failed two drug tests.
That incident has been hanging over both fighters ever since, with Eubank Jr. claiming that Benn’s actions have tainted his legacy.
The bad blood between the fighters continued to boil when, at a press conference last month, Eubank Jr. threw an egg at Benn, mocking Benn’s previous excuse for the failed drug tests—claiming they were caused by eating too many eggs.
While the act earned him a £100,000 fine, Eubank Jr. didn’t seem bothered, even calling it “worth every penny.”
A Heated Interview with Piers Morgan
Things reached another boiling point last week during an interview with Piers Morgan. Eubank Jr. didn’t hold back, accusing Benn of ruining his father’s legacy with the failed tests.
He even went as far as questioning whether Benn’s dad, Nigel Benn, had “cheated” during his own career.
Eubank Jr. also made a bold promise: if he loses to Benn, he’ll retire.
But before the interview could even wrap up, he stormed off, refusing to shake Benn’s hand, further stoking the flames of this already intense rivalry.
What’s Next for Eubank Jr. and Benn?
As we count down to the fight in April, it’s clear this is no ordinary boxing match.
It’s a clash of legacies, with family pride, reputations, and millions of pounds on the line.
The war of words has only made the anticipation even greater.
But when the bell rings in a month’s time, will Eubank Jr. back up his talk, or will Benn prove the critics wrong? Only time will tell.