Ridings before fighting
Boxer hits opponents in the face – and has to pay
12.03.2025 – 11:57 a.m.Reading time: 1 min.
Chris Eubank Jr. hit his opponent’s face and said: “If I had the opportunity, I would do it again.” It remains to be seen whether he would say that again after the knowledge of the consequences.
Box professional Chris Eubank Jr. has to dig deep into his pocket after his unusual attack against Conor Benn. The IBO world champion was sentenced by the British Boxing Board of Control for a fine of £ 100,000.
The incident occurred at a press conference before her upcoming duel on April 26 in the stadium of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. There, Eupen Jr. hit his opponent Benn an egg in the face, which led to a tangible discussion. The background of the attack: Benn was tested positively for doping in 2022, with increased egg consumption being given as a plausible explanation later.
Eupbank Jr. was not very repentant and said a few days later: “Have I crossed a border? I think many boundaries were exceeded during the entire process.” He also emphasized: “If I had the opportunity, I would do it again.” The duel of the two British continues a long -term rivalry, because their fathers, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr., fought two legendary fights in the 1990s.