Eddie Hearn Slams Chris Eubank Jr as He Refuses to Let Him Speak About Ricky Hatton

Chris Eubank Jr has been criticised after appearing to prevent Eddie Hearn from paying tribute to Ricky Hatton.

Back in April, Eubank Jr took on old foe Benn at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

After going the full distance, Eubank Jr saw his arm lifted in the air as the winner via unanimous decision.

At the time, Judges Lee Every, Kieran McCann and Mark Bates all scored the bout 116-112 in Eubank Jr's favour.

The pair are set to face off again in a rematch scheduled to take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 15.

On Wednesday evening, a press conference was held, where both fighters exchanged words before facing off on stage.

At the start of the press conference, promoter Hearn wanted to pay tribute to Hatton, who sadly passed away last Sunday.

The Stockport-born fighter was found dead in his house in Hyde by his manager and long-term friend, Paul Speak.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45am today where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances."

At the Eubank Jr vs Benn press conference, Hearn began: "Just a couple of words...."

At this point, Eubank Jr began to sing and continued to do so as Hearn said: "30 seconds about Ricky Hatton."

Eubank Jr said: "You know the drill."

Hearn added: "All I was gonna do is say a few words about Ricky Hatton."

Eubank Jr then said: "I don't wanna hear any of your words."

Hearn then replied: "I won't say anything, you're an a******e and you talk s***." The video below contains strong language.

On Sunday, after Hatton's death was confirmed, Eubank Jr did pay his own tribute on social media.

He wrote on his official X account: "Rest in Peace Mr Ricky Hatton. We salute you."