Benn's promoter Smith shares what it's like dating Eubank Jr's sister

‘I’m on the phone with Emily next door calling me an a***hole’: Conor Benn’s promoter Frank Smith opens up on what it was like to work on huge grudge match against Chris Eubank Jr – while being in a relationship with the boxer’s sister!

  • Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr face off in their huge grudge fight on Saturday 
  • Benn’s promoter Frank Smith is in a relationship with Eubank Jr’s sister Emily
  • The Matchroom CEO lifted the lid on what it has been like working on the fight
  • He said she once called him an ‘a**hole’ after listening in to one of his phone calls
  • Saturday night’s showpiece is now in doubt after Conor Benn failed a drugs test

Conor Benn’s promoter Frank Smith revealed exactly what it has been like working on the boxer’s huge fight against Chris Eubank Jr, whilst also being in a long-term relationship with the opponent’s sister.

The Matchroom CEO, who played a pivotal role in organising the grudge match at the O2 Arena on Saturday, is romantically involved with Eubank Jr’s sister Emily.

Sportsmail reported on Wednesday that Benn had failed a drugs test, throwing the blockbuster fight into disarray. 


Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr face off in their huge grudge match in London on Saturday

Smith admitted his girlfriend once called him an ‘a**hole’ after listening in to one of his phone conversations during the build-up to the London fight. 

‘I know the Eubank character from Emily so I know the way they are and I’ve spent a lot of time with Conor since he’s turned pro,’ he explained whilst on The George Groves Boxing Club podcast.

‘And trying to get the fight over the line was the point where I probably got in the most trouble.

‘I had to say things I’d say any other time, but obviously my missus is next door listening to me calling me an a**hole.

‘One of the big points was around walking second, blue corner, name on the poster, and I said to Conor – and I stand by this with any fighter that we work with – it’s so irrelevant. 

Benn’s promoter Frank Smith revealed what it has been like dating Chris Eubank’s sister Emily

‘You never hear of someone losing the fight because their name was the other side of the poster.’ 

Taking a once bitten twice shy approach, Smith made sure to not to discuss business over the phone whilst in the same room as his girlfriend. 

He continued: ‘Sometimes I’d say “wait a minute I’ve just got to leave the room” or be like “right Emily’s in the car” so I can’t talk yet.

‘This is a fight that obviously means so much because of the history, but for me I’m probably a bit too close to it to be honest!’

Benn, 26, stopped Chris van Heerden inside just two rounds at the Manchester Arena in April

When asked whether he will be able to watch Saturday’s showdown whilst sitting on the fence, Smith vowed to remain expressionless throughout the bout.

‘For me, I can’t help either of them – I’m not getting in the ring,’ he urged. 

‘Whoever’s gonna win is gonna win, it doesn’t matter what I do.

‘But I’ll do what I normally do. I’ll sit there with no expression on my face. I’m not gonna smile, clap or anything. I’m just gonna wait and see what happens!’




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