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Eubank Jr. slapped Benn with an egg at a press conference, igniting controversy ahead of their June 3 fight.

Chris Eubank Jr. stirred controversy at his launch press conference with Conor Benn by slapping his rival with an egg. This peculiar stunt, which Eubank Jr. claimed symbolized Benn`s fragile mindset, has ignited discussions in the boxing community as the two prepare for their catchweight bout on June 3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The incident escalated into a scuffle, drawing criticism from former heavyweight champion Frank Bruno, who described the act as "Eggs-tremely bad taste." Bruno emphasized that both fighters should concentrate on their training rather than engaging in disrespectful antics.

As the fight approaches, fans are buzzing about whether Eubank Jr.`s actions were a clever part of the pre-fight hype or if they crossed a line. Benn maintained his composure during the press conference, promising to settle the score in the ring. With a capacity crowd of 62,000 expected at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, both fighters are eager to uphold their family legacies in British boxing.

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