CHRIS EUBANK JR sensationally accused rival promoter Eddie Hearn of endangering his life by blocking his ambulance after the brutal Conor Benn battle.
The 35-year-old went 12 violent rounds with the 28-year-old son of British ring legend Nigel in April, after a brutal weight cut that left him severely dehydrated.
PAChris Eubank Jr sensationally accused Eddie Hearn of endangering his life[/caption]
GettyEubank claimed his ambulance was blocked from leaving for 20 minutes[/caption]
PAShocked Hearn told him to double down on the claims[/caption]
Immediately after the decision win, Eubank was escorted directly to a gurney and London hospital, leaving only defeated Benn and Matchroom boss Hearn to host a press conference.
In that media briefing, Team Benn claimed Eubank’s emergency aid was to nurse a broken jaw – when in fact he needed two nights in hospital to rehydrate.
At Wednesday’s press conference, to launch the November 22 rematch at Tottenham, Eubank revisited the controversial original and made a damaging claim that Hearn was infuriated by.
Hearn not only denied Eubank’s claims, but even went so far as to say he may sue Eubank in response.
The brawling Brighton son of Chris Sr, said: “After the fight, due to severe dehydration I had to go to hospital and one of my toenails fell off.
“I was in an ambulance and these scumbags blocked my ambulance for 20 minutes.
“I was laid on a gurney for 20 minutes and they would not let the ambulance leave for 20 minutes.
“In a more serious situation it would have been life or death.
“During that time, Benn and Hearn lied about me having a broken jaw.
“They tried to destroy me and they failed and they will fail again”.
Hearn was aghast at the accusation and repeatedly asked Eubank to double down on his claims so his lawyers could attack the case thoroughly on Thursday.
“Keep going,” he said during the verbal onslaught. “Because this is all being noted.
“Absolute waffle. Waffle!
“Chris, I want to know, who wouldn’t open the gates? It’s important. You can’t answer that, can you?
“You talk s***.
“Chris, can we get one thing clear? Can you just confirm that you’re accusing Matchroom?
“OK, say it.
“Go on, say it, say that Matchroom stopped you from going to the hospital.
“Say it. Say it. You talk s***.”
SunSport approached the British Boxing Board of Control for comment but heard nothing back as of 8pm.
Benn kindly wore a Manchester City shirt in honour of Ricky Hatton but struggled to get a single meaningful word in.
“It’s always hard processing a loss,” he said about the Wembley disappointment.
“I want to win at all costs
“I have gone back and worked and learned and now you will get a better version in the rematch.”
