The boxing world has seen some wild pre-fight antics over the years, but few as bizarre — or as talked-about — as the now-infamous “egg slap” incident involving Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. For weeks, fans speculated, memes circulated, and tensions boiled. Now, Eubank Jr. is finally opening up about what really happened.

The Slap Heard ‘Round the Kitchen

It all started, oddly enough, with eggs.

During a behind-the-scenes moment at a promotional shoot for their highly anticipated (and later postponed) grudge match, Conor Benn allegedly slapped an egg out of Chris Eubank Jr.’s hand while he was mid-bite. The moment wasn’t caught in full on camera, but enough footage leaked to spark a firestorm of fan reactions — and plenty of breakfast-related jokes.

At first, neither fighter addressed the incident publicly in detail. That changed this week, when Eubank Jr. spoke candidly during an interview on The Overlap podcast.

“Yeah, it happened. He slapped the egg straight out of my hand. Caught me mid-chew. Disrespectful, childish, but you know what? That’s Conor. He needed a moment,” Eubank said with a smirk.

“You Don’t Mess With a Man’s Breakfast”

When asked if it got under his skin, Eubank Jr. was surprisingly cool about it:

“Look, you don’t mess with a man’s breakfast — especially not mine. But I wasn’t gonna let an egg ruin the payday. He wants to play games? That’s fine. I’ll handle business in the ring.”

Despite the light tone, there’s an edge beneath Eubank’s words. The rivalry between the two British fighters — both sons of legendary boxing figures — has been simmering for years. The egg incident, while absurd on the surface, felt like a spark to something deeper: pride, legacy, and unfinished business.

A Fight That Keeps Getting Delayed

Originally scheduled for 2022, the Eubank vs. Benn bout was postponed after Conor Benn failed a drug test, testing positive for a banned substance. The controversy cast a long shadow over the fight, but both men have remained vocal about wanting to settle things in the ring.

Now, with rumors of a new fight date on the horizon, fans are wondering if the egg slap will be the final push needed to make it happen.

“He owes me a breakfast,” Eubank Jr. joked. “And a fight.”

Social Media Eats It Up

Of course, Twitter (now X) had a field day.
One fan posted: “Forget Mayweather vs McGregor. I want the Egg Slap Trilogy.”
Another chimed in: “Conor Benn really said, ‘You want yolk with that jab?’”

Final Thoughts

While some might see the egg slap as pure theatrics, it’s clear that for Eubank Jr., it was a personal line crossed — if not a serious one, at least a symbolic one. And in boxing, symbols matter. Especially when pride, family name, and breakfast are on the line.

Whether the fight finally happens or not, one thing’s certain: the next time Chris Eubank Jr. sits down to eat, he’s keeping one eye on the plate… and the other on Conor Benn.