Eubank Jr & Benn exchange trash talk at kickoff press conference
By Craig Daly: Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn went at it in a thoroughly entertaining kickoff press conference on Friday to promote their mouth-watering October 8th catchweight fight on DAZN PPV at the O2 Arena in London.
Benn (21-0, 14 KOs), who is coming up in weight from 147 to battle former IBO super middleweight champion Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) at a 157-lb catchweight, labeled Chris as playing the underdog role by saying that he’ll be at a disadvantage in terms of making weight.

Eubank Jr will not only need to get down to 157 for the fight to avoid a fine but also, there’s reportedly a rehydration clause.
That could be an even bigger factor in draining Eubank Jr, given that he’ll need to restrict fluids after the weigh-in to avoid coming in overweight at the secondary weigh-in on the morning of the contest.
What many boxing fans don’t know is the absolute cutoff weight for the weigh-in is 158.5. As such, if Eubank Jr. comes in at 159 lbs, for example, the fight is off, according to trainer Tony Simms.
Chris Eubank Jr: “You’ve got balls, kid. You’ve got some big old balls.”
Conor Benn: “You’ll find out, mate. Don’t worry about that. You’ll find out.”
Eubank: “Maybe I will.”
Benn: “You’re playing the underdog card. Oh yeah, they’re challenging me.”
Eubank Jr: “I don’t think I’m the underdog.”
Benn: “That’s the card you’re trying to play.”
Eubank Jr: “No, I’m not. You can’t beat me.”
Benn: “Mentioning a drop in weight is a disadvantage. We were told you can make this wait. Why are you saying this is a disadvantage? Surely going up two waits is a disadvantage.”
Eubank Jr: “We both have advantages and disadvantages leading up to this fight.”
Benn: “Fair, but you’re playing the underdog card.”
Eubank Jr: “Conor, you can’t beat me.”
Benn: “I’m going to say the same thing about you. You not seeing this as a 50-50 is a problem with your ego.”

Eubank Jr: “It’s not.”
Benn: “Of course, it is. You taking me lightly is going to be your problem.”
Eubank Jr: “Yes, I am taking you lightly. I can’t do anything else but take you lightly. I underestimate you because I know what I am. I don’t see the pedigree and the grade that people are giving you. I don’t see it. Maybe I’m wrong.”
Benn: “Maybe people don’t see it in you. Delusional.”
Eubank Jr: “I’ve been called delusional my entire career.”
Benn: “So have I, mate.”
Eubank Jr: “So, we’re both these two delusional guys, and I guess we’re going to find out who is the most delusional in a couple of months, which is the sexy thing about it.”
Benn: “That’s fine. We’ll see, won’t we?”

London, UK: Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn Press Conference ahead of their upcoming fight at the O2 arena on October 8th. 12 August 2022 Picture By Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing Chris Eubank Junior, Conor Benn
London, UK: Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn Press Conference ahead of their upcoming fight at the O2 arena on October 8th. 12 August 2022 Picture By Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing Chris Eubank Junior, Conor Benn
London, UK: Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn Press Conference ahead of their upcoming fight at the O2 arena on October 8th. 12 August 2022 Picture By Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing Chris Eubank Junior, Conor Benn,
London, UK: Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn Press Conference ahead of their upcoming fight at the O2 arena on October 8th. 12 August 2022 Picture By Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing Chris Eubank Junior, Conor Benn,
London, UK: Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn Press Conference ahead of their upcoming fight at the O2 arena on October 8th. 12 August 2022 Picture By Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing Chris Eubank Junior, Conor Benn,
London, UK: Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn Press Conference ahead of their upcoming fight at the O2 arena on October 8th. 12 August 2022 Picture By Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing Chris Eubank Junior
London, UK: Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn Press Conference ahead of their upcoming fight at the O2 arena on October 8th. 12 August 2022 Picture By Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing Chris Eubank Junior
London, UK: Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn Press Conference ahead of their upcoming fight at the O2 arena on October 8th. 12 August 2022 Picture By Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing Chris Eubank Junior, Conor Benn
London, UK: Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn Press Conference ahead of their upcoming fight at the O2 arena on October 8th. 12 August 2022 Picture By Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing Chris Eubank Junior, Conor Benn
London, UK: Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn Press Conference ahead of their upcoming fight at the O2 arena on October 8th. 12 August 2022 Picture By Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing Conor Benn
London, UK: Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn Press Conference ahead of their upcoming fight at the O2 arena on October 8th. 12 August 2022 Picture By Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing Kalle Sauerland
London, UK: Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn Press Conference ahead of their upcoming fight at the O2 arena on October 8th. 12 August 2022 Picture By Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing Kalle Sauerland
London, UK: Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn Press Conference ahead of their upcoming fight at the O2 arena on October 8th. 12 August 2022 Picture By Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing Kalle Sauerland, Eddie Hearn