EUBANK BID TO CANCEL FIGHT

CHRIS EUBANK SNR has vowed to scupper his son’s fight with Conor Benn over the 157lb catchweight, insisting: ‘His life cannot be put in danger. I’ve lost one son, I can’t lose another.’ Chris Eubank Jnr and Benn are due to meet at London’s O2 Arena on October 8, reigniting a family feud three decades after their fathers fought. Sources insist the fight will go ahead as only the boxer can withdraw.

But on a video call involving Nigel and

Conor Benn, Senior — whose son Sebastian died last year aged 29 — told Sportsmail he would not allow Junior to fight below the 160lb middleweight limit.

The 56-year-old said he could take legal action, adding: ‘If they’re not going to listen to me, then they’ll have to listen to my

King’s Counsel. That fight does not happen.’

Eubank Snr (below) even said he had pulled Junior from the bout, a claim denied by fight sources.

‘If he doesn’t take the advice then I have to put my foot down — have you ever heard of Russian Roulette?’ Eubank said. ‘This is modern day gladiating, not a play thing for the audience. We have to be strict. My son’s life cannot be put in danger. I’ve lost one, it can’t happen again.’

The drama surprised the Benns, with Nigel insisting: ‘The weight was agreed.’ Conor wrote on social media last night: ‘Just sparred 10 rounds, while someone’s having daddy issues.’