Chris Eubank Jr sparked an irate reaction from Conor Benn on Thursday, after threatening his rival’s father, Nigel Benn. Thursday brought the week’s second press conference for Eubank Jr vs Benn, the grudge match which is due on 26 April, after Tuesday’s opening press conference ended in chaos.

A furious Conor Benn had to be held back by security after his opponent Chris Eubank Jr. smashed an egg across his face during their extraordinary boxing match face-off on Tuesday.

With the two set to class at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April, pre-sale tickets were made available to Tottenham Hotspur members on Thursday and Eddie Hearn has made a huge claim about the interest in the fight.