‘My son is in the dark, we must not do this!’ – Full transcript as Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn argue over terms of Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jnr

Chris Eubank Snr and Nigel Benn argued over the terms of their son’s fight in an explosive Zoom interview where the former insisted he will not allow Eubank Jr to risk his life in that fight.

Less than a month away from fight night, the legendary British fighters spoke to Metro.co.uk to mark the launch of the Trilogy Tour – a 15-date tour of the UK where the enemies-turned-friends share old war stories and delve into the rivalry that lit up the sport of boxing over 30 years ago.

Matters quickly turned to the upcoming bout at the O2 Arena, however, where their sons will follow in their footsteps. With a 157lbs catchweight agreed for the contest, Eubank Snr insisted he will not allow his son to enter the ring in such condition over fears for his son’s health, declaring: ‘No one can put my son’s life in danger. I have already lost one son.’

During the interview, Eubank Snr suggested he would have his own lawyers review the fight contract with Benn adamant Eubank Jnr must stand by his own choices.

Metro.co.uk can share the transcript from Monday’s 30-minute exchange.

Metro.co.uk: Will you be involved in training Chris for the fight?

Eubank Snr: Another word for a trainer is a teacher, another word for a teacher is a dad. Another word for dad is a father. Another word for a father is the one who loves most his own. And Junior is my fighter, never mind my son. And he is a magnificent fighter. Magnificent. I mean to have him prove that over his next three fights.

Metro.co.uk: Are you looking beyond this fight against Conor Benn?

Eubank Snr: That is an illusion. That is an illusion. That is what everyone else has been talking about. I don’t know what they are talking about. They don’t make the rules. If you use their rules, they will