Eubank And Benn Make Their Grand Arrivals – ‘It’s Always Personal’
Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn made their grand arrivals ahead of their April 26 fight this weekend.
It is arguably the biggest fight in British boxing, primarily based on their father’s name and the subsequent animosity that has been generated between them. Benn first stirred up the controversy when he failed VADA tests for Clomiphene in 2022, which resulted in the initial fight being called off. Chris Eubank Sr. was against the fight because Eubank Jr. would have been making a career-low weight of 157 pounds.
Benn denied taking any substances intentionally. And while he has been cleared to box, fans are still none the wiser as to why he was cleared. Eubank Jr. took things personally as he egged Benn during the kickoff press conference. Ben’s father, Nigel Benn, responded by grabbing Eubank Jr.’s throat as things became more personal. Eubank Sr. has said he will not attend this fight, showing that he is not on board with it due to safety concerns. That has now created one of the most fierce rivalries, as fans will see who comes out victorious.
Eubank’s Quotes
“I keep hearing this two weight classes thing. He’s not coming up two weight classes. His last fight was at 156lbs. He’s putting four pounds on, he hasn’t been a Welterweight for three years. This fight isn’t about size or weight. It’s about skill, it’s about dedication, it’s about expertise, and all those areas I excel in and have got many many more years of experience over Conor Benn – and that will be the deciding factor on the night.
“Again, this isn’t any one attribute. I’m a complete fighter. I’ve been doing this for so long now I’ve forgotten more things than he knows. That will show on the night – the experience, the dedication and the will. These will all be the deciding factors.
“Shenanigans. I don’t do shenanigans. I do what I believe is right and I do what I want to do. If you guys think they’re shenanigans then fair enough. I’m just being me. The procedure will be parliamentary. That’s the only thing I can say about the outcome of this fight. Everything will go the way I want it to go. I will be like a matador in that ring and Conor Benn will be the bull,” Eubank
Benn’s Response
“Yeah listen, I mean it don’t concern me in the slightest. I’ve prepared hard. I’ve done everything I possibly can in the gym. [And] I’ve left no stone unturned. So for me, I look at him and I ain’t really too concerned. I’ll beat him at any weight. Yeah it’s always personal. Every opponent I fight it’s personal. People want to say it’s strictly business – it ain’t business.
“It’s never business. If you’re trying to put your hands on me and render me unconscious it’s never business. It’s always personal, every single one of my opponents – but this one has a little bit more history to it shall we say. I wish I was fighting tonight. Unfortunately we’ve got to wait a few more days but ultimately all of the hard work is done and I’m excited to go in there and do a number on him. As soon as I get my hands on him he’ll know what’s up,” Benn
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