Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn separated by security as hotel run-in gets physical
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were separated by security during a run-in at a hotel on Thursday, new footage has revealed. But Benn, whom Eubank Jr was due to face in 2022, drew his fellow Briton’s attention in Riyadh on Thursday. You’re f***ing lucky you’re fighting tomorrow.” Benn then shoved Eubank Jr, who remained calm during the altercation. I’ll be there tomorrow, arrogant p***k.” Eubank Jr later tweeted: “This little weasel @ConorNigel waited to the day I’m starving & dehydrating myself making weight, to grow some balls & pull up on me.” Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn separated by security at Saudi hotel Eubank Jr and Benn were due to fight one another in October 2022, almost three decades after their fathers – Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn – clashed for the second and final time in their historic rivalry.