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Forbes
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Chris Eubank Sr. Slams His Son For 'Disgraceful' Act
Chris Eubank Snr (Photo byfor Prime Video) Chris Eubank Sr. and Jr. clearly have a rocky relationship. The father, a former super middleweight champion, slammed his son during a recent interview with Seconds Out for the latter's actions during a face-off with Conor Benn, the son of Sr.'s arch rival, Nigel Benn. Yes, there is a lot to unpack here. In case you missed it, a few weeks back Eubank Jr. made headlines when he smashed an egg against Benn's face during a faceoff. Eubank Jr. was fined for his actions and maligned by most in the sport. Still, no one's criticism figures to hit harder than the words that came from his father. In his interview, Sr. didn't hold back. 'Jr., you're smashing an egg against this guy's face," Sr. said in the video originally posted by Seconds Out. "I taught you that? I didn't teach you that. Who taught you that? Did Karen teach you that? Who taught you that? That's disgraceful. I'm gonna stand in your corner? You must be mad. I would never be in your corner. You're a disgrace. You're smashing an egg against someone's face and then you're trying to justify it. There's no justification for that. There's nothing noble about that.' DAZN Boxing posted the video: The timing and tone of the comments from Eubank Sr. couldn't have been more direct. He didn't just disapprove of the stunt—he distanced himself entirely from his son's behavior and publicly condemned it in a way that made headlines. The moment has added another strange, emotionally layered wrinkle to a fight that was already drenched in history. 10 Sep 1993: Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank trade blows during a bout. Mandatory Credit: Holly Stein ... More /Allsport Eubank Sr. and the elder Benn had one of the most storied rivalries in the history of British boxing. They fought twice with Eubank winning the first meeting via TKO and the British legends battling to a draw in the second scrap. This fight between their sons was supposed to be a continuation, but it has seemingly dissolved into something else. Boxing history is filled with rocky relationships between famous fathers and their sons, but the Eubanks have their own wing of dysfunction all to themselves. From public criticisms to moments of visible detachment during career highs and lows, the emotional complexity between Sr. and Jr. has always been part of the story—but rarely has it spilled out this vividly in public. Eubank Jr. and Benn fight on April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Tottenham, London, United Kingdom. The rest of the card is strong with Anthony Yarde set to face Lyndon Arthur, Liam Smith battling Aaron McKenna and Chris Billam-Smith returning to take on Brandon Glanton. With the bout now just days away, all eyes are on how Eubank Jr. handles both the media storm and the matchup with Benn. Whether his father's disavowal rattles or motivates him could play a significant role in the outcome. For fans, the generational storyline has now split off into a more complicated family chapter—one that makes April 26 a bit more interesting. And I'm not sure if I'm comfortable with that.
Axios
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Celebrate 404 Day in Atlanta with these events
404 Day has arrived, and there's no shortage of celebrations happening around the city this weekend. Why it matters: 404 Day, which is named after the month and day that coincide with Atlanta's OG area code, celebrates the cultural hub of the Deep South. And y'all know there's nothing ATLiens like to do more than put our hometown pride on blast. 404 Day - Piedmont Park (Friday) From noon to 9pm, visitors can expect a DJ lineup that's "curated with meticulous care to deliver an unparalleled musical experience," according to the 404 Day website. You'll hear sounds from electronic dance artists, indie acts and everything in between. The free festival will include art and food and drink vendors. Sine Die 404 Day Block Party (Friday) Before you head to the state capitol to watch the last day of the legislative session, check out this gathering at Liberty Plaza where you'll be treated to music, food and family-friendly games. The fun begins at 1pm. Old Atlanta MegaMix Listening Party (Friday) Old heads, assemble: The Trap Music Museum has a night of nostalgia for you. The party, which starts at 8pm Friday, will give you a chance to hear the soundtrack to the "Bo Legs: Marvin Arrington, Sr., An Atlanta Story" documentary. Some of the artists on the soundtrack include Dungeon Family, Young Dro, Raheem the Dream, BlackOwned C-Bone and Pastor Troy. Official 404 Day After Party (Friday) 2Chainz will be at The Stave Room for a performance at 8pm Friday organized by the 404 Collective (Atlanta Influences Everything, ButterATL, Finish First, Trap Music Museum, etc.) 404 Day Parade (Saturday) What's a celebration without a parade? New this year, the inaugural procession steps off at 10am Saturday and runs along Peachtree Street from Ralph McGill Boulevard to Marietta Street. Celebrity softball game (Sunday)
