Conor and Nigel Benn react to Chris Eubank Jr KFC Stunt
Conor Benn responded to clips of Chris Eubank Jr cramming into a bucket of 15-piece KFC chicken the week after their legacy-defining match at 2 October.
Eubank, who will have to make a 157lbs light career for the fight, was seen closely about the food at the KSI vs Swarmz show, where he is working as part of the DAZN broadcast team.
Chris Eubank Jr trolls Conor Benn by eating KFC in front of everyone despite having to earn 157lbs for their fight in six weeks…
[📽️ @ChrisEubankJr] pic.twitter.com/i8Jb3YFc5z
– Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 28, 2022
Talking to IFL TVBenn, however, seemed unfazed by Jr’s actions and maintaining his focus was all about preparing himself for the fight.
“It’s all about showing off, isn’t it? Its good ad, fair play for him. “
“I hope he got paid out of it – he needs to start counting his pennies.”
“It makes no difference to me because I will be preparing the same way. He can do what he wants, if it’s his way to beat me or play mental games then let him do it.”
“For me, it screams excuses.”
The fight between Benn and Eubank Jr will take place on October 8order – almost 29 years since their father’s second meeting.
And Conor’s father Nigel, who is also speaking to the IFL, said that ‘KFC-gate’ showed him the similarities between Chris Jr and his father.
“He looks a lot like his old man, doesn’t he? He has to do something different. If he feels he can get on the pitch at 60% or whatever that further fools him. “
“To be honest with you, we don’t think about him.”
With the historic clash just a month away, one would expect that The mind game between the two factions is not over yet.