2 minutes Eubank Jr. has accepted Hearn's bet ahead of the much-awaited grudge battle on April 26 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The war between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn has just taken an explosive turn as Eddie Hearn puts his money where his mouth is - literally.
Eubank Jr. has accepted Hearn's bet ahead of the much-awaited grudge battle on April 26 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, resulting in Hearn, Benn's promoter, confirming that he has put £1 million in escrow.
The Bet Took Social Media by Storm
Tension has made both boxers eager to resolve their long-standing conflict inside the ring. Things got more intense when Hearn publicly expressed his faith in Benn's winning ability, confronting Ben Shalom, the promoter of Eubank Jr., to a million-pound bet. As it appears Shalom has ducked out of the bet, Eubank Jr stepped up to the betting challenge.
Challenging Hearn and publishing a clip on X, Eubank Jr. said:
"I welcome your £1,000,000 bet on my April 26th battle against Conor Benn. Put your money where your mouth is, @EddieHearn," Eubank Jr said.
Hearn Doubles Down
Hearn has since confirmed that the money has been put in escrow, guaranteeing that there is no escape from the bet. Now, the outcome of the fight will determine the high-stakes bet, adding to the build up of what is already a much-awaited clash!
With millions of viewers globally and 70,000 attendees expected to pack Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the fight is looking to be among the largest British boxing events in recent history.
The Countdown to the Final Count
Still unanswered is whether Eubank Jr. will cause Hearn to regret his bet or if the Matchroom promoter walks away £1 million richer. One thing is for sure, come April 26th, the chat will cease and the fists will fly.
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