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Ask anyone which boxer knows how to get under promoters’ skin, and Chris Eubank Jr.’s name will likely come up first. If 2024 brought Eubank Jr. vs. Frank Warren, then 2025 has delivered Eubank Jr. vs. Eddie Hearn. It’s been weeks since the middleweight contender made startling allegations against the Matchroom boss. He claimed that Hearn and the team delayed the ambulance taking him to the hospital after his April 26 bout against Conor Benn. In response, Eubank Jr. received a legal threat from the promoter. Now, Chris Eubank Jr. is all set to face Conor Benn once again. Their rematch is scheduled for November 15 at the same venue where they first clashed – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Probably, before stepping into the ring, the son of boxing legend Chris Eubank decided to rattle his rivals and get under their skin. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Chris Eubank Jr. drops the tape and the heat on Eddie Hearn To that effect, he released footage of the ambulance that was transporting him from the stadium back in April. “This is footage of my ambulance being blocked from leaving Tottenham Hotspur stadium on April 26th & my team shouting at security to open the gate so we can get to the hospital,” Eubank Jr. wrote on Instagram. He claimed he had already been waiting for 20 minutes by that point. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad But Eubank Jr. didn’t stop there. He turned his aim directly at Eddie Hearn. “Eddie Hearn told everyone I lied about this, but the truth is, it happened & we have to make sure situations like this don’t ever happen again in our sport,” he said, emphasizing how such delays could jeopardize fighters’ safety and health. It was during the rematch press conference in September that Eubank Jr. first made these fresh allegations. “I’m in this ambulance. [They] blocked that ambulance from leaving the stadium for 20 minutes. I’m laying there … oxygen mask on, and the car cannot move. They will not open the gates to let us leave,” he said, adding, “If that was a serious injury I had sustained, those 20 minutes of being locked in could have been the difference between life and death.” When Hearn challenged the claim, Eubank Jr. stood firm: “Yes. You guys blocked me from getting out. Who else would it have been?” Read Top Stories First From EssentiallySports Click here and check box next to EssentiallySports ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad When Hearn decided he wasn’t going to let it slide But Hearn’s response was swift and strong. Seeking an immediate apology, and threatening legal action otherwise, he told the media, “He (Eubank Jr.) will be making an apology, or we’ll be taking legal action. I take this very personally. That’s my life. Our reputation in boxing is second to none, and you’ve got this guy making up s— like that that sounds awful.” Last year, fans saw a similar back-and-forth between Chris Eubank Jr. and Frank Warren. The Queensberry chief took immediate legal action. However, the two sides eventually reached a compromise by May of this year and released a joint statement. The first fight between Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn lived up to expectations. A thrilling contest that many felt deserved Fight of the Year consideration. However, unlike the April bout, which was filled with high drama even before the opening bell, the upcoming rematch between Eubank Jr. and Benn appears to be a more subdued affair. For now, fans will have to wait and see how Eddie Hearn responds to the newly released footage. Do you think Conor Benn can turn the tide and secure a win over Eubank Jr. next weekend?
