Eubank vs Benn: Boxers kept apart by security but exchange verbal blows


Benn kept quiet while Eubank talked, until he took aim at his father Nigel Benn which promoted a furious response from Conor.

After Eubank smashed an egg in Benn’s face in Manchester, Nigel Benn appeared to grab him by the throat.

Former two-weight world champion Nigel Benn, 61, apologised for his actions with Eubank responding by accepting before saying: “If your hand ever touches me again, you won’t get it back.”

Before Thursday’s media event, Conor Benn told BBC Sport he was still “fuming” about what happened and said Eubank has “poked the bear.”

“Everyone loves a little push and a shove,” Benn said. ”That’s alright, no problem. But never raise your hands to somebody.

“But ultimately, he will pay the price. In the end, I will have the last laugh. The talking’s done.

“He’s done what he had to do, well done Chris on building up the fight. Now more people get to watch him get knocked out.”

Eubank was unfazed by Benn’s words, saying: “Poking the bear? Good. That’s what is needed to get into the minds of these people. I can’t let him be comfortable around me.

“This is boxing. I’m not here to make friends. We are going to fight. We are going to hurt each other in this stadium in a few months time. Danger is what we do.”



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