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“I apologise”: Chris Eubank Jr officially retracts statements from Conor Benn press conference one year on

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have shared the ring twice now, but their rivalry has been equally defined by the bitter fallout outside of it. The score is 1-1 as far as fights go, with Eubank winning the first…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 11:54 AM
“I apologise”: Chris Eubank Jr officially retracts statements from Conor Benn press conference one year on
Key Things to Know
  • Chris Eubank Jr has formally retracted defamatory statements made against the BBBofC and Robert Smith.
  • Eubank Jr admitted claims alleging corruption and financial misconduct were untrue and issued an apology.
  • The dispute was settled under confidential terms, concluding a legal battle behind the scenes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chris Eubank Jr has issued a full retraction and apology regarding defamatory statements made against Robert Smith and the British Boxing Board of Control during a September 2025 press conference. Eubank Jr previously alleged that the Board and Smith were corrupt, in the pocket of Eddie Hearn's Matchroom, and used disciplinary fines for personal gain.

Eubank confirmed the statements were completely untrue and revealed that a confidential legal settlement has formally resolved the matter. The controversy originally stemmed from over £600,000 in fines and weight forfeit penalties handed to Eubank ahead of his bouts against Conor Benn, with the fighters currently tied 1-1 in their series.

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