Eddie Hearn has threatened to sue Chris Eubank Jr after the boxer accused Matchroom Boxing of dirty tricks and sabotage during their first fight. Eubank Jr, who defeated Conor Benn in April, made the allegations at a press conference ahead of their rematch on 15 November at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Eubank Jr claimed Matchroom blocked his team from entering the stadium, disrupted his changing room, and delayed an ambulance taking him to hospital after the fight. 'I'm laying there on a gurney, oxygen mask on and they wouldn't open the gate to let us leave,' he said.
Hearn dismissed the claims as 'waffle' and threatened legal action unless Eubank Jr apologises. 'What he doesn't know, there is a log on fight night for the paramedics, it's there in black and white,' Hearn said. 'He will be making an apology, or we'll be taking legal action.'
The rematch, billed as Unfinished Business, is the latest chapter in a family feud dating back 35 years to fights between their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. Benn, who will have his father in his corner, paid tribute to Ricky Hatton, who died recently, describing him as a hero and father figure.
Eubank Jr will have Terence Crawford's trainer, Brian 'BoMac' McIntyre, in his corner. McIntyre said he expects an easier fight this time, while Benn responded: 'I'm flattered that you brought a new trainer in, because you know you're going to need it.'
