Chris Eubank Jr. Apologizes After Calling Boxing Promoters 'Scumbags' at Press Conference
Eubank Jr.'s tirade against Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn, and Kalle Sauerland leads to legal threats and a public retraction.
- Chris Eubank Jr. launched a verbal attack on several boxing promoters during the Beterbiev vs. Bivol pre-fight press conference in Riyadh.
- Eubank Jr. called Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn, and Kalle Sauerland 'scumbags,' accusing them of dishonest practices in the boxing industry.
- Frank Warren threatened legal action against Eubank Jr. for his comments, prompting Eubank to issue a public apology and retraction.
- Eubank Jr. praised Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh as the only promoter he respects, claiming Alalshikh does not exploit fighters.
- The controversy overshadowed the upcoming fight where Eubank Jr. will face Kamil Szeremeta for the IBO middleweight title on October 12.