London’s press conference to promote Chris Eubank Jr’s rematch with Conor Benn was supposed to focus on boxing, but the shadow of Ricky Hatton’s sudden passing lingered in the air. The legendary Manchester fighter, gone at just 46, had left the sport grieving. Then, just as promoter Eddie Hearn began to pay tribute to Hatton, the event erupted.

Eubank Jr cut him off mid-sentence, setting the stage for a tense and uncomfortable exchange. The tribute quickly turned into an argument, with emotions boiling over in front of cameras and reporters.

Chris Eubank Jr and Eddie Hearn cross swords over Ricky Hatton

Hearn started off with “ Just firstly, 30 seconds on Ricky Hatton…” But before he could continue, Eubank Jr snapped back with, “ Come on Eddie, there’s no 30 seconds. You know

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