Lily Allen vs Chris Eubank Jnr: Pop star and boxer embroiled in Twitter war
CHRIS EUBANK Jr exchanged harsh words with Lily Allen today, after the pop star accused him of “misogyny” for a tweet about ring girls.
The super middleweight boxer defended his IBO belt against Avni Yildirim on Saturday night as part of the World Boxing Super Series.
After the fight his father, Chris Eubank Snr, was seen ushering two ring girls out of shot, after they tried to appear in the background of Eubank Jnr’s post-fight interview.
Lily Allen defended the girls, however, tweeting: “They are doing their job. Your dad went bankrupt and gave you to a stranger in Vegas, the only photobomber here is him. #respectwomen.”
Allen’s dig is in reference to when Eubank Jnr was adopted by an American woman in 2006, soon after Eubank Snr was declared bankrupt.
It’s called misogyny. Are you saying people with addiction and mental health issues issues have no self respect ?
Not one to take a hit without swinging back, the boxer replied: “Its called banter Lily. You’re well known for abusing drugs & alcohol so maybe focus on respecting yourself 1st before worrying about others.”
Allen didn’t take Eubank Jnr’s response well, replying: “It’s called misogyny. Are you saying people with addiction and mental health issues issues have no self respect ? #BIGMANTALK”
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Her reply coincided with World Mental Health Day, but the 32-year-old then slightly undermined her words, quote-tweeting the post with the message “#BANTS”.
Eubank Jnr has not replied since.