"It was irresponsible," the Board's Robert Smith told BoxingScene. "I'm not really bothered by the egg, it's the fact that Eubank struck Benn. That an egg was in his hand at the time is irrelevant, it's the striking that we have an issue with." Smith confirmed that Eubank's punishment will be decided at the hearing.

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will finally meet in the ring in April with the fight date for one of the vicious rivalries in boxing confirmed. 30 years on from their fathers sharing one of the most compelling chapters in British sport,

A furious Conor Benn had to be held back by security after his opponent Chris Eubank Jr. smashed an egg across his face during their extraordinary boxing match face-off on Tuesday.