The British Boxing Board of Control has fined both Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr for their behaviour at a press conference ahead of their fight in January.
Smith, who won the fight in Manchester, directed homophobic remarks at Eubank Jr, who in return appeared to goad the 34-year-old with comments about social class and the Liverpudlian's private life.
Both fighters apologised in the immediate aftermath of the offensive press conference, which took place on January 19, and Smith has also made it clear that he 'regrets every bit of the fight week'.
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However, following a meeting on April 12, the BBBofC found both men guilty of misconduct and fined them for their behaviour. Their respective fines must be paid within 28 days.
A statement from the board read: "The Stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control considered comments made by Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jnr at the Press Conference dated 19th January 2023 at their meeting on Wednesday, April 12 2023.
"Mr Smith did not appear nor was legally represented. Mr Eubank Jnr did not appear but was legally represented.
"Following full consideration of all facts placed before the Stewards, the Stewards found that the misconduct charge was proven for both boxers.
"Mr Smith and Mr Eubank Jnr were both fined, payment to be made within twenty-eight days."
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