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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.
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