Eubank Jr, 35, was referring to Benn’s failed drug tests in 2022, which derailed the boxers’ planned clash in October of that year. In 2023, the WBC claimed that “elevated consumption of eggs” was a “reasonable excuse” for Benn’s adverse results.

Eubank Jr and Benn will clash on April 26 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and their intense rivalry was increased when they met at another press conference to announce hype the fight. After trading insults throughout the event, the feud escalated when Eubank Jr shockingly slapped an egg across Benn’s face .

As the fallout from egg-gate continues, Eubank was forced to go though a security check before Thursday's press conference where he escalated his verbal attacks on Benn and promoter Eddie Hearn.