Eddie Hearn rejects Eubank Jr.'s £1 million bet proposal

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn dismissed Chris Eubank Jr.'s £1 million bet proposal ahead of their fight with Conor Benn. The match will take place on April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It is seen as a major event, settling a long-standing rivalry between the two fighters, which is rooted in their fathers' historic clashes. Eubank Jr. called Hearn a "weasel" during a press conference, where tensions flared. In response to the bet, Hearn pointed out that promoters cannot legally gamble on fights. He expressed that Eubank was trying to gain attention through his proposal. Hearn suggested that perhaps they could make a charity bet instead. Tensions have heightened recently. Eubank was fined £100,000 for slapping Benn with an egg during a press conference. The two nearly fought on camera during a joint interview afterward. Eubank has won the IBO middleweight championship since their last planned fight was canceled due to Benn’s failed drug test. As the April fight approaches, it remains unclear if Eubank's bet will proceed, especially given the regulations by the British Board of Control. Hearn stated that Benn is training hard and is confident about the outcome of the match.