Chris Eubank Sr. Criticizes Son's Upcoming Fight with Conor Benn
Chris Eubank Sr. Criticizes Son's Upcoming Fight with Conor Benn

Chris Eubank Sr. Criticizes Son's Upcoming Fight with Conor Benn

News summary

Chris Eubank Sr. has publicly denounced his son Chris Eubank Jr.'s upcoming fight against Conor Benn, calling the event a 'disgrace' and vowing not to support or be present in his son's corner. Eubank Sr. is deeply concerned about the significant weight difference, with Benn moving up two weight classes, and fears for both fighters' safety, referencing past tragedies in the sport. He criticized the promotional tactics surrounding the fight, particularly an incident where Eubank Jr. smashed an egg in Benn's face, saying it betrays the noble spirit of boxing. Eubank Sr. accused promoters of caring more about money and spectacle than the integrity and safety of the sport. The rift between father and son has reportedly grown, with Eubank Sr. expressing heartbreak and frustration over his son's choices and the current state of boxing. Despite their shared legacy, Eubank Sr. insists that he cannot condone or participate in what he sees as a dangerous and undignified event.

Story Coverage
Bias Distribution
100% Left
Information Sources
166bc319-c612-4063-955b-1bdc4fec97ff
Left 100%
Coverage Details
Total News Sources
1
Left
1
Center
0
Right
0
Unrated
0
Last Updated
3 days ago
Bias Distribution
100% Left
Related News
Daily Index

Negative

23Serious

Neutral

Optimistic

Positive

Ask VT AI
Story Coverage
Subscribe

Stay in the know

Get the latest news, exclusive insights, and curated content delivered straight to your inbox.

Present

Gift Subscriptions

The perfect gift for understanding
news from all angles.

Related News
Recommended News