2 weeks Ago By Joshua Waite
The tone at Thursday’s press conference between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr followed the usual pattern: back-and-forth exchanges, bold predictions, and verbal sparring. But things took a more serious turn when the latter began to speak about his understanding of pain , prompting his opponent to cut in and tell him to “shut up.” Rather than escalate, however, the moment shifted when Benn gave his rival the floor, allowing him to speak openly and emotionally about the experiences that have shaped his perspective.
Chris Eubank Jr Discusses His Brother & His Father Drawing from his own life, Eubank Jr reminded the room that his brother Sebastian died of a heart attack in 2021 at just 29, and that he is laid to rest far from home in Dubai. “That is pain,” he said. He then spoke of Sebastian’s three-year-old son, Raheem, who wonders every day why his father cannot be there for the small moments, like taking him to school.
“That is pain,” Eubank Jr added, his voice revealing the weight of his loss. Eubank Jr then moved on from that topic to open up about the ongoing rift with his father , former world champion, Chris Eubank Sr . “My own father, a man I idolised for my entire life, does not speak to me,” he revealed.
“We have not spoken for years, and he thinks I am a disgrace.” Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn's professional boxing records (as of 25/04/25) Chris Eubank Jr Conor Benn Fights 37 23 Wins 34 23 Losses 3 0 With Eubank Sr absent from all aspects of the fight’s build-up, it now appears increasingly unlikely that he will be present at ringside on Saturday night. Sr has also publicly argued that his son’s boxing licence should be revoked after the February incident in which Eubank Jr hit Benn with an egg, insisting such behaviour would have led to immediate disqualification in his own era.
He went on to describe Benn as sounding like a “possessed drunk” and warned that both fighters’ lapses in professionalism have turned what should have been a legacy bout into something far less dignified. All of this emotion feeds into what has been billed as Fatal Fury, scheduled for Saturday, the 26th April at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. After being postponed, the fight will now run to 12 rounds at a mutually agreed weight with hydration limits in place.
The undercard boasts several enticing match-ups, featuring former champions Liam Smith, Anthony Yarde, Chris Billam-Smith, and Viddal Riley. The main event will be available live via pay-per-view in the UK and through international streaming platforms. With family pride, legacy, and personal redemption on the line, both fighters carry powerful stories into what promises to be a gripping contest.
Eubank Sr has demanded that the bout be scrapped...
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