God. I nearly spat out my coffee when I saw those foot pics this morning. Eubank Jr's sharing images of his absolutely destroyed feet on social media, and Eddie Hearn's already out there playing mind games, suggesting Junior's "getting teh excuses ready" ahead of that massive Tottenham stadium fight with Conor Benn.
This whole saga feels like it's been dragging on since the dawn of time. Remember back in 2022 when this fight first collapsed? I had tickets for that one and ended up blowing the £200 refund on a PlayStation game and takeaway food instead. Not my proudest financial decision.
Those Feet Though... Seriously?!
Eubank (who turns 36 this year - where does the time go?) posted what can only be described as horror movie content of his blistered, bandaged feet with the caption: "Boxing is as easy as it looks I promise. 6am run tomorrow is going to be so much fun… can't wait."
I'm eating lunch as I write this. Bad move on my part.
His followers weren't exactly thrilled either. One poor soul commented: "Put me off my lunch cheers mate." Another pleaded: "Chris I'm eating my dinner mate." The timing of social media scrolling can be brutal sometimes.
What's Hearn Playing At?
Hearn - never one to miss an opportunity for a bit of promotional needle - told Boxing Social that Eubank might be "getting the excuses ready." Classic Eddie. My mate who works in sports PR says Hearn could sell ice to polar bears and make them think they got a bargain.
The fight's set for April 26th at Spurs' stadium, and I'm actually considering going despite swearing off boxing after paying ridiculous money for that Fury-Usyk snoozefest. Why do I do this to myself?
The Doping Drama That Nearly Killed This Fight Forever
Let's not forget why we're even talking about a "rescheduled" fight. The original October 2022 clash imploded when Benn's failed drug tests came to light days before they were supposed to meet. His BBBoC license vanished faster than my motivation at the gym in January.
Benn spent the next year-plus fighting in America at 154lbs while insisting he was innocent. I watched his comeback fights with a group of mates who were split 50/50 on whether he was clean or not. Arguments got heated. Friendships were tested. Boxing fandom isn't always pretty.
Eventually, his UKAD ban got lifted, clearing the path for this domestic blockbuster. And yes, there's a rematch clause... because of course there is. Boxing promoters never settle for one payday when they can squeeze in two.
Will Junior's Feet Hold Up? (Or is this brilliant marketing?)
The cynic in me wonders if this is all just brilliant pre-fight theater. Show the battle scars, get people talking, maybe even plant a seed of doubt about your condition.
My brother-in-law's a marathon runner and says blisters like that are just part of serious training. "If your feet aren't bleeding, you're not working hard enough" - his words, not mine. Lunatic.
Either way, posting pictures of your mangled feet 3 weeks before the biggest fight of your career is... a choice.
I've got £50 with my cousin saying this fight actually happens as scheduled. After all the drama, cancellations, and now foot blisters, I'm starting to worry about my money.
The Family Feud Nobody Asked For (But We're All Watching)
Their dads' rivalry was legendary. This one feels manufactured by comparison... until you see them at press conferences. There's something in their eyes that suggests genuine dislike.
Listen. Whether you think Benn deserves this payday after the doping situation or not, this fight is happening. And despite my better judgment, I'll probably end up paying to watch it.
Just please, Chris, no more foot pics.
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