The already intense rivalry between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. took an unexpected turn following the infamous egg slap incident at their recent press conference. What started as a fiery exchange of words quickly escalated into a chaotic scene when Chris Eubank Jr. slapped Conor Benn with an egg in a surprising and bizarre display of aggression. But the drama didn’t stop there. In the aftermath of the incident, boxing promoters Eddie Hearn and Ben Shalom found themselves at odds, further fueling the fire surrounding this high-stakes grudge match.

Highlights - Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn Press Conference & egg slap video

In a heated discussion that followed the press event, both Hearn and Shalom—key figures behind the two fighters’ respective promotions—clashed in a passionate back-and-forth. Hearn, who represents Benn, was quick to assert that the egg slap was a symbol of the mounting tension between the two boxers, and he wasn’t shy about predicting what would happen next.

“Conor will attack Eubank on sight!” Hearn declared with conviction. “That egg slap was just the beginning. Conor is a fighter, and when he steps in the ring with Eubank, there’s no way he’s walking away without leaving everything in that ring. It’s personal now, and you can bet Conor’s going to be bringing everything he’s got.”

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Shalom, who represents Eubank Jr., didn’t take kindly to Hearn’s words. The two promoters went head-to-head, exchanging verbal jabs as the tension between the two camps spilled over into the press conference aftermath.

“Come on, Eddie,” Shalom shot back, clearly frustrated. “Eubank has been calm throughout this whole thing. He’s not the one throwing eggs around like a child. He’s a professional. Conor Benn might be talking tough, but when the bell rings, it’s Eubank who’s going to take control.”

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The back-and-forth between Hearn and Shalom added yet another layer to the already heated rivalry. With both camps now deeply entrenched in the drama, it’s clear that this fight is about much more than just boxing—it’s personal, and the bad blood between the two is only getting worse.

The egg slap was just the catalyst that ignited an already explosive situation. With both fighters clearly fired up and their promoters in a full-scale verbal war, this grudge match is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated in recent memory. Fans can expect fireworks both inside and outside the ring, as Benn and Eubank Jr. look to settle their differences once and for all.

 

As Hearn and Shalom continue to exchange barbs and predictions, one thing is certain: the fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. is going to be a showdown for the ages, and the drama leading up to it is only going to intensify. Both boxers have a lot to prove, and with the support of their fiery promoters, this fight is sure to be a spectacle that will have everyone talking.