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Eubank Jr vs Benn press conference LIVE: Rivals face off again after ‘egg slap’ chaos

Re-live a tense second press conference between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, two days after the former slapped his rival in the face with an egg

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Friday 28 February 2025 10:30 GMT

Chris Eubank Jr patted down by security after egg stunt at Conor Benn press conference

Chris Eubank Jr was scanned by a security guard right before taking to the stage for a press conference on Thursday, two days after cracking an egg in Conor Benn’s face.

On Tuesday, Eubank Jr’s stunt capped off a chaotic first press conference for April’s grudge match between the Britons, leading to the cancellation of a planned face-off on Wednesday. But Thursday’s follow-up press conference went ahead – and with extra security measures.

Not only were there security guards on stage throughout proceedings – who ensured the Britons stayed at a distance during two later face-offs – but one scanned Eubank Jr with a device labelled “egg scanner” as he stepped on stage.

“Did I cross the line?” Eubank Jr said during the event. “During this whole process over the last two-and-a-half years, I think many lines have been crossed. I’m sitting up here today, on stage, with two of the scummiest characters in boxing in my opinion: a drug cheat, and a man who did everything in his power to help him get away with it.” The latter accusation was aimed at Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn.

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