Gary Spike O’Sullivan: My heart says Eubank Jr, Benn has never earned that swagger
These are two guys I know pretty bloody well. I’ve gone in there and traded leather with Eubank. That date in December 2015 also happens to be the first time I ever met Benn.
EGG ON FACE: Conor Benn (R) is held back by a member of security after Chris Eubank Jr (L) throws an egg at him during a press conference at Manchester Central on February 25. Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Cork-born professional boxer Gary 'Spike' O’Sullivan is a fan favourite known for toughness and charisma both in the ring and now in his popular column.
“When have you guys ever seen me do anything like this before? Never. You know I had a guy, Spike O’Sullivan, this f***ing guy kissed me in a face-off…and I didn’t throw a punch! So I’m not that guy.”
It’s always nice to know you’ve left an impression on someone. Now, I’d have preferred it was my fists rather than my puckered lips that came rushing back to mind for Chris Eubank Jr. this week. But that’s the clash of the ’tache for you, I suppose. They never forget it.
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