Billy Joe Saunders was held back by security as he tried to enter Chris Eubank Jr’s dressing room.
Eubank Jr and Benn met in a huge grudge match to settle their three year feud at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The mind games quickly ramped up, with Benn having planned a surprise entrant to Eubank Jr’s dressing rom.
Saunders, who famously fought and beat Eubank Jr by split decision in 2014, was sent in to inspect the wrapping of the gloves.
But upon arrival he was prevented by security from entering his former foe’s dressing room.
Things turned to chaos as he desperately tried to breach the security and go in to watch the hands be wrapped.
Saunders furiously began shouting at security and member of Eubank Jr’s team who prevented him from entering.
He angrily screamed: “No cheating though. It’s a fair fight, no cheating.
“What team member is in there? Because I am Conor’s.”
The intensity picked up as Saunders repeatedly shouted ‘You’re a nobody’.
He was continuously denied access and didn’t get into Eubank Jr’s dressing room despite his efforts.
‘Next Gen’ no doubt didn’t want to be distracted by the glaring eyes of yet another bitter rival, and will be relieved there was no altercation.
Saunders returned to ringside where he was cheered by the 60,000 strong watching crowd upon returning to his seat empty handed.
It has added another layer to a rivalry which was the sub-plot to the historic clash between Eubank Jr and Benn.
The pair have been heavily linked with a lucrative rematch in recent years, and it was clear tensions were as big as ever.
On a potential sequel, Saunders told talkSPORT in September last year: “I’ll be honest I was in heavy talks with Eubank’s manager a few weeks ago. Heavy talks.
“I’ve actually got a lawyer at the moment just going through a few bits.
“But I obviously need to get myself motivated to get a comeback fight and then build in to that big night.
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“Obviously it’s also for the fans to see because I believe if you take out the heavyweights and the domestic British level, it don’t get much bigger than myself and Eubank.
“We’ve had it before and there’s loads of water that’s gone underneath the bridge.
“It’s no secret that I don’t like him on a personal note and he doesn’t like me on a personal note.
“It’s just how it is. We don’t really get on. And I think the fans will enjoy the build-up and enjoy the fight.”
