Chris Eubank Jr has apologised to the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) for a series of libellous comments made last year.During a press conference ahead of his second meeting with Conor Benn, Eubank Jr went on an explosive tirade, branding Eddie Hearn and the Board’s General Secretary Robert Smith “scumbags”.Eubank Jr landed in hot water over a series of comments he made at a press conference in 2025Matchroom BoxingFrank Warren sought legal action against Eubank Jr for similar comments made at a separate press conference in 2024, with the matter being settled amicably outside of court. Now, the BBBofC has followed suit after Eubank Jr accused Smith of being “in the back pockets of Matchroom and Eddie Hearn.”“Just another scumbag in this treacherous and underhanded industry we find ourselves in,” said Eubank Jr at the time.He also questioned what the Board does with the money they receive from fines, such as the £100,000 he coughed up for slapping Benn with an egg in their launch press event.Smith later came on talkSPORT to reveal that he was taking legal advice over the matter, and on Thursday, it was confirmed that the issue had been settled.Chris Eubank Jr issues apology to BBBofCEubank Jr released a statement to social media apologising for his comments, reading: ”In a press conference held on 17 September 2025 to publicise the forthcoming fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, I made statements about Mr Smith and the British Boxing Board of Control Limited (the “Board”), including that Mr Smith is in the back pockets of Matchroom and Eddie Hearn, had as a consequence tried to ruin my preparation for the fight with Mr Benn on 29 April 2025, and that Mr Smith and the Board have used fines imposed on me to line their own pockets.“I accept that these statements are untrue and without any foundation. “I accept that neither Mr Smith nor the Board are corrupt and I retract my statements in full. “I have agreed a settlement of these matters on confidential terms. “The parties now consider the matter resolved. I apologise for the harm caused to both Mr Smith and the Board.”Smith (left) caught stray fire from Eubank Jr and later sought legal adviceGETTYThe BBBofC concurred that a confidential settlement had been reached in a follow-up press release and added that no further comment would be made on the topic.Conor Benn reacts Benn couldn’t help but twist the knife in as he reposted Eubank Jr’s apology with two laughing emojis.The bitter rivals now appear to be on a collision course for a trilogy, with the score tied at one apiece.Benn recently declared that he would meet Eubank Jr at super middleweight without a rehydration clause to prove his dominance over his arch nemesis.And, in a remarkable turn of events, it now appears that Hearn could switch sides and work with Eubank Jr after Benn ditched his long-time promoter for Dana White‘s Zuffa Boxing.Watch Boxing on DAZN*If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenueSign up to DAZN to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate from just £24.99/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.Alternatively, DAZN Standard is just £15.99/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.Click here to sign up.