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Chris Eubank during the WBA Super-Middleweight title fight at the Manchester Arena. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday February 17, 2018. See PA story BOXING Manchester. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images)
Boxers Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. have been slapped with fines from the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) for their conduct during a press conference held prior to their January fight. The middleweights had a heated exchange, with Eubank Jr. making personal attacks on Smith’s private life. And Smith also made some very controversial statements directed at Eubank Jr. Notably, Smith won the fight after he knocked out Eubank Jr. in just 4 rounds.
Although an immediate rematch has not been confirmed, Eubank Jr. appears to be leaning in that direction. The BBBoC has directed both fighters to pay their fines within 30 days. In a statement, the BBBoC said that the misconduct charge was proven for both boxers after considering all facts placed before the stewards. However, it seems fans are not really happy with the statement as they went wild in the comments section. In a tweet by Michael Benson sharing the news regarding the fine, fans chose to share their responses.
The BBBofC have fined both Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr for misconduct over controversial comments made at the press conference before their fight in January.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 17, 2023
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It is noteworthy that Smith in a recent interview expressed regret over the comments he made towards Eubank Jr. during the press conference. He apologized for his actions and acknowledged that what was said should never have been said in any form of life, let alone at a boxing press conference. On the other hand, Eubank Jr is still in denial despite he faced a devastating KO against Smith.
Fans react to the news of Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. getting fined
The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) has recently imposed fines on Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. for their misconduct during the press conference before their fight in January. This controversial event has sparked reactions from fans, and some have taken to Twitter to express their thoughts on the matter. One user going by the name of Sporting Icons suggested that the two boxers may have needed the extra money, given that they were willing to risk being fined for their inappropriate comments.
🤣🤣🤣 I guess they need more money
— Sporting Icons (@SportingIcons_) April 17, 2023
Another user, @CameronMcCamey, seemed to find the whole situation comical and joked that the fine came a bit too late. Given that they had already moved on to new controversies in the boxing world.
….well that's a tad late huh? 🤣😂 that's old news, we've already seen the Jahi Tucker fight hahaha we are moving on to new controversy now
— Cameron McCamey (@CameronMcCamey) April 17, 2023
@shumel10 expressed his surprise that it took the BBBofC four months to reach a decision.
Took 4months to figure that out
— shumel (@shumel10) April 17, 2023
User @Benzino Guzman slammed the board, calling it “a joke.”
The BBBofC is a joke
— Benzino Guzman (@infamous1961) April 17, 2023
Meanwhile, user @wulfric1234 called for the defunding of the BBBofC altogether.
Defund the BBBofC
— wulf (@wulfric1234) April 17, 2023
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Lastly, a user by the name of Mike Oxlong sarcastically commented that the board might as well start imposing fines for effective punches in the ring.
Next be dishing out fines for landing hurtful, effective punches in the ring. 🙄😱🥊
— Mike Oxlong (@Adventure_Bolt) April 17, 2023
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It seems that the fans are divided on the BBBofC’s decision, and many have taken the opportunity to express their opinions on the matter. So, what do you think about the situation? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.
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