In a shocking turn of events, Chris Eubank Jr has been slapped with a hefty £100,000 fine by the British Boxing Board of Control for an unusual act of aggression. During a press conference in Manchester on February 25, 2025, Eubank Jr. took out an egg from his pocket and struck Conor Benn across the cheek, escalating tensions between the two fighters.

This incident occurred as both boxers were promoting their upcoming fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The slap led to immediate chaos, with Benn losing his composure and both fighters being restrained by security personnel. Eubank Jr.'s actions were deemed a breach of regulation 25, which pertains to misconduct in the sport.

The backdrop of this altercation is a long-standing rivalry that dates back to October 2022, when a scheduled fight between the two was canceled after Benn failed a voluntary drug test. Benn has consistently denied any intentional doping, attributing the failed tests to a possible 'highly elevated consumption' of eggs, as suggested by an independent report from the WBC in February 2023.

Eubank Jr. commented on the incident through a social media post, stating, 'Apparently egg contamination was the reason for his two failed drugs tests. So I contaminated him with an egg,' alongside a clip of the slap. This statement has added fuel to the already fiery narrative surrounding their rivalry.

Both fighters are currently undergoing testing by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) in preparation for their upcoming bout. The boxing community is keenly watching how this rivalry will unfold in the ring, amidst the controversies and fines.