Chris Eubank Jr reveals 'special clause' Eddie Hearn wanted inserted into his contract for Conor Benn fight that he rejected immediately
Chris Eubank Jr has claimed Eddie Hearn attempted to put a special clause in his contract for his upcoming with bitter rival Conor Benn.
The two are finally scheduled to square off in the ring on April 26 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, headlining a stacked card titled 'Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves'.
The two had their first press conference in Manchester on Tuesday and all hell broke loose as Eubank Jr smashed an egg into Benn's face during a fiery face-off.
Benn's father Nigel, a rival of Eubank Sr, appeared to grab the throat of his son's opponent amidst all the chaos - which led to a face-off on Wednesday being cancelled due to "security concerns"
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However a second presser was scheduled at the fight venue in London on Thursday and though tempers did not flare to the same level, there was still plenty of tension and animosity on the stage.
Not for the first time, Eubank Jr and Hearn got into it and NextGen claimed that the Matchroom chief tried to insert a clause whereby the 35-year-old would not be able to talk negatively about promoters.
Speaking at the event, Eubank Jr said: "If you guys want to hear something really funny, this worm (Hearn) tried to put in my fight contract that I couldn't say anything negative about promoters during this press conference.
"This guy has built his entire career about talking s*** about people and he's going to insert a clause that I can't say anything bad about him.
"That is who we are dealing with."
Hearn hit back and denied the claims, replying: "Absolutely not, you are getting sued by other promoters, not me. You have got that well wrong. That is another thing you have got wrong alongside dressing yourself this morning."
Eubank Jr is being promoted by Ben Shalom of BOXXER and was sued by Frank Warren of Queensbury when he branded he and other boxing chiefs "scumbags" at the press conference for the Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev card he featured on last year.
He called out Warren, Hearn and Kalle Sauerland and only spoke well about Turki Alalshikh, the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia and the most powerful man in boxing.
Ahead of his April showdown with Benn, Eubank Jr also accused Hearn of "lying to the public" - stating that "there was no 60/40 split" agreed like the 45-year-old had said.
Eubank Jr said there were no splits and percentages present and that Hearn "didn't negotiate an amazing deal".
With tension rising, thousands of fans are expected to tune into the upcoming match, but how can you watch it on the TV and where can you buy tickets to see the action unfold live?
Scroll down to find out everything you need to know.
Where to buy tickets for the Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn fight
Tickets for the Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn fight will be available to purchase via Ticketmaster at 12pm on Friday, February 28. Presale has been and gone, so tickets are expected to sell fast, with fans calling it the 'fight of the year'.
You will also be able to buy tickets directly from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium website. Reserved seating can be purchased here and accessible area tickets can be purchased here. Prices will reportedly start from £50 and you can find out more on the website.
If you fancy making a night of it, you can also purchase premium packages via Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. As part of the package deal, you will be given ‘the best seats in the house’ with pre and post show access with a range of food and drink options available.
Premium seating packages are now also live on Seat Unique. Premium seating prices kick off at £459 and include luxury padded seats, pre-fight access to bars, and post-fight bar and lounge access. Food and drink will also be available to purchase throughout the evening.
If you really want to splash out, then Seat Unique Club tickets start from £999, and include the following: premium seating, pre-fight access to premium lounges, all-inclusive drinks, a three-course meal, and post-fight light bites.
Meanwhile, a private box will set you back £1,499. We’re talking heated seats, access to the box three hours before the main event, all-inclusive drinks and snacks, and large flat-screen TVs. You can learn more about Seat Unique’s hospitality offering here.
When is the Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn fight?
The upcoming fight will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, April 26. The event is scheduled to kick off at around 6pm UK time with ring walks expected to commence at around 10pm UK time. These timings are subject to change.
What channel is Chris Eubank Jr versus Conor Benn on?
If you’re keen to tune into the match from home, then listen up. You can watch the Chris Eubank versus Conor Benn fight live on DAZN. You can purchase the PPV match for £19.99 and this includes seven days of free access to the entire platform, where you can watch live football, golf, tennis, and motorsport. You can purchase the match and learn more about available subscriptions here.
Chris Eubank Jr versus Conor Benn fight card:
- Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Middleweight
- Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur: Light heavyweight
- Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna: Middleweight
- Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton: Cruiserweight
- Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke: Cruiserweight
Visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium website now to find out more.
Additional reporting by Danielle Fowler
Topics: Chris Eubank Jr, Eddie Hearn
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