Chris Eubank Jr accuses Conor Benn of dirty tactics ahead of grudge rematch

Chris Eubank Jr fired the first shots ahead of his rematch with Conor Benn by accusing his opponent’s team of dirty tricks and “sabotage”.

Eubank Jr, who won their first bout by unanimous decision in April, claimed an ambulance taking him to hospital afterwards was stopped by stooges from promoter Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing team.

The claim was met with derision by Hearn during a press conference which veered between the tense and the childish ahead of their second showdown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 15.

“They did everything they could to try and destroy me in that last fight,” said Eubank Jr.

“Contract breaches, fines, rehydration clauses, a sabotaged weigh-in, biased commentary and refereeing. The list goes on.

“On fight night they blocked my tream from coming to the stadium for 30 minutes. Then when I arrived security were in front of my car trying to slow me down and make me late.”

“I’ve never heard so much waffle,” snorted Hearn.

“It’s incredible the levels these guys will stoop to,” continued Eubank Jr.

“I finally get into the stadium. I get into my changing room and they are sending idiots to try and disrupt me.  I get through that. I go out there and I win the fight.

“Now, after the fight, due to severe dehydration I am in an ambulance and I have to go to hospital.