Chris Eubank Jr’s assault on Eddie Hearn and Conor Benn after boxing split
Chris Eubank Jr has launched a blistering social media assault on both Eddie Hearn and Conor Benn, labelling the pair “scumbags” following the spectacular collapse of their professional relationship, reports BritPanorama.
The 36-year-old fighter from Brighton took to X to mock the fallout from Benn’s decision to end his decade-long association with Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. Eubank Jr remarked, “So Eddie Hearn’s #1 fighter has now left him,” and highlighted Hearn’s support for Benn during his troubled career.
Following Benn’s announcement that he has signed with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, reportedly securing an eight-figure deal for a single bout, Eubank Jr expressed his disbelief. He questioned whether Benn was a “scumbag” for abandoning the promoter who supported him, or whether Hearn himself deserved the label for losing a fighter he had nurtured.
This public spat adds a layer of drama to the ongoing rivalry in the boxing world. Benn’s switch occurs amidst a bitter exchange between White and Hearn, further intensifying the competitive atmosphere. The move is a significant blow to Matchroom, as Benn was one of their most marketable assets.
In the aftermath of this breakup, Eubank Jr’s tone remained combative. He cautioned Benn about the potential repercussions of his actions, noting, “Conor for whatever reason you stabbed this idiot in the back… just know what goes around always comes back around… you will get yours too.”
The backdrop to this fallout includes Benn’s recent victory over Eubank Jr, which extended his professional record to 24 wins against one defeat. In his announcement regarding his new partnership, Benn expressed gratitude towards Matchroom but made clear his ambition for “legacy fights” and “the biggest nights” with Zuffa Boxing.
As the boxing landscape shifts, the personal and professional tensions between these figures reflect the complexity of loyalty and ambition in high-stakes sport. It’s a reminder that in the ring and beyond, allegiances can be as fluid as fortunes.
