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.

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.

Former featherweight champion Barry McGuigan has had his say on the upcoming grudge match between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn.