The long-anticipated clash between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn may still be weeks away, but the fight has already begun—at least outside the ring. Their rivalry reached a boiling point once again, this time during a tense live interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, where the two boxers came dangerously close to a full-blown brawl.
Tensions have been building ever since their now-infamous confrontation in Manchester last month, when Eubank stunned Benn—and the boxing world—by smashing an egg against his rival’s face during a promotional event. That moment went viral instantly, fueling an already intense feud between the two fighters.
If anyone thought that incident was behind them, their latest face-off on television proved otherwise.
What was supposed to be a routine promotional interview quickly spiraled into chaos. Seated opposite each other, Eubank and Benn initially attempted to discuss their upcoming bout in a somewhat civil manner.
But when the topic of "the egg incident" came up, the atmosphere changed dramatically.
Two security guards had already been placed between them—a clear indication that producers expected fireworks. And they got exactly that.
Benn, still clearly holding a grudge over the stunt, wasted no time in voicing his frustration. Eubank, ever the provocateur, smirked and casually brushed off the incident, calling it “just a bit of fun.” That response only made things worse.
“You think this is funny?” Benn shot back, his voice rising. “You humiliated me in front of the world, and now you’re laughing?”
Eubank leaned forward, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “It was just an egg, mate. I didn’t knock you out with it, did I?”
At that moment, the interview took a dangerous turn.
As if the egg incident wasn’t enough, things escalated when Eubank brought up Benn’s father, former boxing legend Nigel Benn. In a shocking revelation, Eubank reminded everyone that he had previously warned the elder Benn that he’d knock him out if he ever laid hands on him again.
The mere mention of his father’s name sent Conor Benn over the edge. Without hesitation, he shot up from his seat, fists clenched and ready for a fight. Eubank responded immediately, standing up as well, refusing to back down.
The two fighters lunged toward each other, shouting obscenities, their faces just inches apart. Security scrambled to restrain them, holding them back as tensions reached a boiling point.
“Say that again about my dad! I dare you!” Benn roared, struggling against the security team.
Eubank, unfazed, smirked and coolly responded, “I just did.”
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For a moment, it looked as though the fight would break out right there in the studio. The tension was thick, the air electric with hostility. But thanks to the intervention of security personnel, a physical altercation was avoided—barely.
Piers Morgan, caught in the middle of the storm, tried to regain control of the interview but to no avail. “Gentlemen, you’ll have plenty of time to settle this in the ring,” he attempted, but his voice was drowned out by the heated exchange between the two fighters.
Even as the situation de-escalated slightly, neither man took his seat again. The remainder of the interview was overshadowed by their obvious contempt for each other, their words laced with venom and threats.
If there was ever any doubt about the intensity of this fight, this interview erased it. The hostility between Eubank and Benn has reached a level where even sitting in the same room is a challenge. Their upcoming bout, already a highly anticipated grudge match, now carries even more weight.
The boxing world is buzzing with speculation: will this tension translate into one of the most explosive fights in recent history? The animosity between the two fighters is real, raw, and personal.
Even without the official bell ringing, the mind games and provocations have already set the stage for a war. Eubank has played his role as the antagonist perfectly, getting under Benn’s skin at every turn.
Benn, on the other hand, is fuming with anger, seemingly unable to contain his rage whenever Eubank is near.
With only weeks to go before the actual fight, the build-up has become as intense as the bout itself. The egg incident may have started as a petty stunt, but it has transformed into something much more serious.
The personal nature of this feud guarantees that when Eubank and Benn finally step into the ring, it will be more than just a boxing match—it will be a battle for pride, legacy, and revenge.
Fans are already counting down the days, eager to see whether Benn will finally get his payback or if Eubank will prove that his taunts are more than just mind games. One thing is certain: when these two finally square off, neither man will hold back.
If this latest showdown is anything to go by, the real fight has already begun. And when the bell rings, the world will be watching.
