adminEubank Jr’s father insisted his son’s fight against Benn next month is off and “The Destroyer” addressed the comments by mocking his domestic rival.
Conor Benn has mocked Chris Eubank Jr for having “daddy issues” after his father claimed their fight next month is off.
The sons of legendary boxers Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn are scheduled to renew their family rivalry in London on October 8 at a catchweight fight. Eubank’s father recently put the fight in jeopardy by claiming his son has pulled out, telling the Daily Mail : “My son’s life cannot be put in danger… I’ve already lost one. It can’t happen again”. The ring legend was referring to his second eldest son Sebastian who tragically died from a heart attack last year just before his 30th birthday.
Benn has now taken to social media to mock Eubank over his father’s comments, posting a picture alongside undefeated middleweight boxer Felix Cash with the caption: “Just sparred 10 rounds. While someone’s having daddy issues…”.
Eubank, who is yet address his father’s comments, recently doubled down on his promise to retire from boxing if Benn beats him next month.
“I said it – if he pulls off a miracle and beats me, I have to retire,” he said during an intense face-off with Benn. “So that’s a huge pressure. I’ve never ever said this, ever. An act of God is what it would be for you [Benn] to beat me. I’m always a man of my word, so that’s another reason why this is personal – because I love being a fighter, I love the sport of boxing.– DailyMirror.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter