Undercard face-offspublished at 18:58 British Summer Time 24 April
No further drama in the other face-offs. We have some tasty fights on the undercard.
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Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at a news conference before their fight on Saturday
Rivals expected to be kept apart by security after Eubank smashed an egg across Benn's face last month
Eubank takes on Benn over 30 years after their fathers' two fights in the 1990s
Bout is being contested at middleweight (11st 6lb)
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Undercard face-offspublished at 18:58 British Summer Time 24 April
Image source, ReutersImage source, Getty ImagesImage source, Getty ImagesRelive epic Eubank Sr v Benn boutpublished at 18:57 British Summer Time 24 April
It's not often we're building up to a fight and have the opportunity to cast our minds back to a blockbuster fight from over 30 years ago.
We've been deep into the vault to blow the dust off this one.
Relive the 1990 contest between Chris Eubank Sr v Nigel Benn to get you in the mood.
A Gentleman telling off from Billam-Smithpublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 24 April
Billam-Smith v Glanton
Chris Billam-Smith just gave the most charming telling off to Brandon Glanton during their face-off. We never really see Billam-Smith riled up and this wasn't exactly an angry CBS.
Glanton put his arm across Billam-Smith during the face-off when he flexed his muscles, and the Englishman was quick to bite back.
We say bite, it looked like the most polite telling off in boxing history.
He isn't known as the Gentleman for nothing!
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Image source, Getty ImagesWhy was the first Eubank v Benn fight cancelled?published at 18:52 British Summer Time 24 April
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's almost 1,000 days since the first fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn was announced and we've had plenty of drama unfold in the meantime.
I don't actually think we've got enough time this evening to get through an in-depth version, so I'll try my best to flick you through the highlights.
- Eubank and Benn were scheduled to fight on 8 October 2022 at O2 Arena in London.
- Bout cancelled on 5 October 2022 after Benn failed two voluntary drug tests in build-up.
- Benn begins two-year battle against lengthy doping ban.
- Benn cleared to return in November 2024 after the Board and UK Anti-Doping failed in appeal against the National Anti-Doping Panel's decision to lift his suspension.
- Eubank slaps Benn with egg during face-off at news conference on 25 February.
A face-off from a distancepublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 24 April
Kal Sajad
BBC Sport at Tottenham Hotspur StadiumThe fighters locked eyes for the first time in fight week at Tuesday’s grand arrivals. The red carpet was laid out at the Pelligon at Canary Wharf and all boxers strutted their stuff up and down a catwalk.
We were told there would be a face-off between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn. Well, to use my colleague Coral Barry’s phrasing, they were kept so far apart that you could have parked a truck between them.
After egg-gate, nobody was willing to take any chances.
Image source, Getty ImagesFight week beginspublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 24 April
There are plenty of ways for you to indulge across BBC Sport this weekend and one of those - as always - is via the 5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce podcast.
In the first episode of the week, Bunce and Barry Jones take the opportunity to delve into the 35-year history behind the rivalry.
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That's all from the fighters from a talking perspective. Now it's time for them to face-off.
'A bit of arrogance'published at 18:47 British Summer Time 24 April
Yarde v Arthur 3
Anthony Yarde:
"When I first fought Lyndon I was going through a lot. I'm not one to make excuses but it was covid, no crowds and I lost four family members including my dad.
"What caused a bit of grit as well was how he acted after the first fight. There was a bit of arrogance that wasn't there before."
'Bitter pill to swallow'published at 18:45 British Summer Time 24 April
Yarde v Arthur 3
The final bout on the undercard is a light-heavyweight contest between Anthony Yarde and Lyndon Arthur.
The British rivals meet for the third time after a win apiece.
Arthur is first to speak:
"I always thought the third fight would happen eventually.
"The way I lost the second fight stung me. It was a bitter pill to swallow and now I'm here to right that wrong."
Image source, Getty Images'I'll knock him out'published at 18:43 British Summer Time 24 April
Smith v McKenna
Middleweight opponent Aaron McKenna seems up for this one:
"Saturday is going to be a war, you could have it in a phonebooth.
"I'll knock him out."
'Good to be back fit and healthy'published at 18:42 British Summer Time 24 April
Smith v McKenna
Over to the middleweights and Liverpool's Liam Smith:
"It's good to be back fit and healthy. If the best Liam Smith turns up then Aaron McKenna is made for me.
"Aaron's downfall will be his enthusiasm. If he wants another nine minute stare-off, we've got another tonight and then tomorrow."
Watch news conference live shortlypublished at 18:40 British Summer Time 24 April
Remember when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn appear on stage, you will be able to watch it all unfold with the 'watch live' button above.
We're almost there!
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Brandon Glanton is keen to make some waves tonight.
The American, who is facing Chris Billam-Smith, turns his sights on Cheavon Clarke this time.
"If you want to go now, then let's go," Clarke says.
Glanton steps up from his chair but doesn't move any further.
Billam-Smith again looks perplexed about what is going on.
For reference, please see Billam-Smith's face below!
Image source, Getty Images'This is destiny'published at 18:35 British Summer Time 24 April
Riley v Clarke
Viddal Riley, meanwhile, is a Tottenham fan.
Who prevails in this north London derby?
"I get to fight an Arsenal fan for the British title. This is destiny and I'll do it on Saturday night."
Image source, Getty Images'Better at the Emirates'published at 18:33 British Summer Time 24 April
Riley v Clarke
We move on to the other cruiserweight contest and this one is all-British.
Cheavon Clarke, wearing an Arsenal shirt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, gets us going:
"It would have been better at the Emirates.
"Destiny changes every day with every decision you make. He [Cheavon Clarke ] stands in the way of me providing for my family and my family has got to eat."
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Billam-Smith v Glanton
I was going to bring you the thoughts of Brandon Glanton but he's using terms that would get me the boot if I published them.
In short he did call opponent Chris Billam-Smith "disrespectful".
Billam-Smith, nicknamed The Gentleman, isn't engaging and looks quite confused that he's getting verbally attacked as he shakes his head.
"I'll leave my talking till Saturday," Billam-Smith responds.
Image source, Matchroom'Chance for me to make a statement'published at 18:28 British Summer Time 24 April
Billam-Smith v Glanton
Former WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith:
"I learned I have plenty to improve on after that loss.
"It's time for me to get back to winning ways.
"He [Brandon Glanton] is highly ranked with the governing bodies so it's a chance for me to make a statement and get back to a world title fight."
Image source, Getty ImagesPromoter friendspublished at 18:26 British Summer Time 24 April
Image source, MatchroomPromoters Eddie Hearn and Ben Shalom are both doing their best to back their fighters at the moment but earlier in the week they looked like best friends.
What are the chances we will see a similar embrace between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn after they fight on Saturday?
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Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom and Matchroom counterpart Eddie Hearn get us going in this news conference before we finally get to hear from some fighters.
It's as you would expect from the promoters - "great card", "huge fights", etc.
Image source, MatchroomPostpublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 24 April
Kal Sajad
BBC Sport at Tottenham Hotspur StadiumIt wouldn't be a media event without Derek Chisora rocking up and causing havoc. The British heavyweight, sporting a trademark Union Jack bandana, has taken a front row seat.