Chris Eubank Jr has been fined £100,000 after hitting fellow British boxer Conor Benn in the face with an egg during a heated exchange in the build-up to next month's grudge match.

The British Boxing Board of Control said in a statement: "Following a hearing before the stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control, Chris Eubank Jnr was found to be in breach of regulation 25 (misconduct) for his conduct at the press conference in Manchester for the Chris Eubank Jnr v Conor Benn contest on 26th April, 2025.

"As such, the stewards of the board fined Chris Eubank Jnr the sum of £100,000."

Eubank, 35, who has a 34-3 record, defended his actions two days later at a second media event.

He said: "Did I cross the line? During this whole process I think many lines have been crossed.

"So me throwing an egg at somebody who absurdly claims that was the reason why he failed two drugs tests, I think that's light, I think he deserved the embarrassment of what happened. If I had an opportunity to do it again then I would.

"Unfortunately, I come unarmed today. I've been searched multiple times and I couldn't sneak any in."

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