Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn in tense elevator run-in, new footage reveals
Sign 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 New footage has revealed a run-in between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, with security guards and elevator doors keeping the rivals apart. And new footage has shown how close Eubank Jr and Benn came to squaring off on Tuesday, seemingly before the viral “egg slap”. open image in gallery A security guard tells Conor Benn not to exit the lift open image in gallery Chris Eubank Jr goads Benn open image in gallery Benn fires a warning at Eubank Jr “Oh, shut up, Chris,” Benn hits back. You won’t make it out.” One voice can be heard telling Eubank Jr: “Stay out there.” Eubank Jr’s “egg slap” led both boxers to be held back by security, while Benn screamed, “Get off me!” and his father Nigel grabbed Eubank Jr by the neck.
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