Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr have been fined unspecified amounts for the ugly exchange of words they shared ahead of their grudge middleweight bout earlier this year.
Smith made sly references to question his rival’s sexuality at the final pre-fight media conference in January while Eubank Jr responded with barbs about the Liverpudlian’s social class and his marriage.
The British Boxing Board of Control has found the pair guilty of misconduct and handed down fines to be paid within 28 days.
A statement said: “The stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control considered comments made by Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr at the press conference dated January 19 2023 at their meeting on Wednesday, April 12 2023. “Mr Smith did not appear nor was legally represented.