‘Getting the excuses ready’ – Eddie Hearn aims dig as Chris Eubank Jr shows off grusome injury ahead of Conor Benn fight
EDDIE HEARN reckons Chris Eubank Jr is “getting the excuses ready” by showing off his grim foot blisters ahead of fighting Conor Benn.
The born rivals renew their family feud and look to settle their own score on April 26 at Tottenham’s stadium.
And Eubank, 35, is evidently putting in the work as he shared a gruesome picture of his heavily blistered foot.
He captioned the post: “Boxing is as easy as it looks I promise. 6am run tomorrow is going to be so much fun… can’t wait.”
Not all of Eubank’s followers were so appreciative of the post, with one commenting: “Put me off my lunch cheers mate.”
Another said: “Chris I’m eating my dinner mate.”
One joked: “Cheers for that Chris.”
Another pleaded: “Don’t pull out the fight!”
Benn’s promoter Hearn also told Boxing Social: “Maybe he’s getting the excuses ready.”
Eubank and Benn were first set to meet in a 157lb catchweight clash in October 2022.
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But Benn was pulled out with just days to go after two failed pre-fight drug tests came to light which saw his British Boxing Board of Control licence removed.
He protested and fought his innocence – meanwhile taking his career to America for two wins at the 154lb light-middleweight limit.
Benn, 28, later saw his provisional UK Anti-Doping ban lifted – bringing an end to his doping saga – and allowing him to fight on home soil again.
It also paved the way for the rescheduling of his bout with Eubank – which includes a rematch clause.