Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr met in two unforgettable clashes in the early 1990s, with Eubank stopping the feared 'Dark Destroyer' in a brutal showdown in Birmingham before a rematch in front of 40,000 fans at Old Trafford ended in a draw. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. And Benn's father Nigel has admitted he text his son demanding that the pair fight at 160lb after images emerged . Arguably the finest win on his record came in 1995, although Benns fearless and ferocious triumph over the formidable American puncher Gerald McClellan came with similarly horrific consequences to Eubanks rally against Watson. The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. Contact Customer Service My Account Basket: 0 items - 0.00. According to some estimates, half a billion watched their rematch on television in 1993 and Benn probably edged it, but the judges gave a draw. . Eubank almost bit through his tongue after swallowing an uppercut in the fourth before winning Benn's middleweight world title by stoppage in the ninth. Eubank Jr vs Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn. On the thriving British middleweight scene at the turn of the 1980s and 1990s, Eubank, Benn and their contrasting personalities were on an inevitable collision course. We could have seen these guys fighting again. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. 'The best deodorant you can use is a lemon,' says Eubank. By
He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. 'I watched the fight again earlier today. . He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank, meeting twice to contest world titles. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August Benn [right] was set to take on Eubank Jr [left] before the fight was cancelled at the eleventh hour due to the revelation of the adverse findings. I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle., Benn vs Eubank - The Trilogy Tour New Dates, October 14- Coventry Building Society Arena, October 28- Southampton Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour Hotel, For more information seegoldstarpromotions.co.uk, Designed, developed, and hosted by Sugar Cube Productions. 'Look at the Windrush generation. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. Benn is a career welterweight, operating at the 147lbs limit, while Eubank has campaigned at world level at both middleweight (160lbs) and super-middleweight (168lbs). Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank take to the stage for the first time to talk about their boxing careers and their two professional boxing matches which took place in 1990 and 1993, Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 'Good,' says Eubank. WATCH: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn on DAZN. The hostility and competitiveness between the pair has never really gone away and to see the pair re-united on stage after three decades will make boxing history. WHAT TO EXPECT Eubanks relatively more measured and slicker boxing had reaped rewards, despite him having to fight through a badly cut tongue. . Benn won. Benn was a blistering. It shows a tear running down his left cheek. Is he coming here tonight?' View our online Press Pack. A second-round stoppage of Van Heerden last time out was Benn's 14th KO win. If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. He will go from there to Winston Churchill, racial equality, Don King, tragedy and, finally, a declaration that is really rather touching. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. He was frothing at the mouth.'. 'Hate him?' And the 15 date UK tour which has returned following huge demand will take place as their sons Chris jnr and Conor Benn follow in their fathers footsteps in the ring. He ran towards the fire. 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. Benn was finished mentally and almost physically after this violent war and lost first his title then twice more to Steve Collins, who magnanimously claimed afterward that Benn was the greatest British boxer ever, and wished he could have fought him at his prime. Benn is running late but Eubank is here. Show more Show more Chat Replay is disabled for this Premiere. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. "These shows will be rescheduled to a later date in 2021..
British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. ', Benn cuts in. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. 'What were the building blocks of us as fighters, as warriors? Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. of himself and his father Nigel Benn . Like Ali and Frazier, both were the polar opposites, but what they shared was immense fighting heart and insurmountable pride. 'We spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. Copyright 2023 GV Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. By Barry Holbook: Roy Jones Jr says Chris Eubank Jr will easily defeat Conor Benn on October 8th as long as he doesn't make mistakes. We have wisdom now. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn were fierce English rivals in the 1980s and 1990s, which culminated in two epic encounters for world middleweight and super middleweight titles in 1990 and 1993. The tour starts in Southend on October 1 and will be followed by a pre-Benn/Eubank jnr fight event at the 02 Indigo on October 8 before hitting Coventry. The end came when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. 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With both men champions in the same weight division, a unification fight and three-year anticipated rematch was arranged by Don King for 9 October 1993. Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank I (HQ) Watch on Accompanied in the ring at Birmingham's NEC by Richard Steele in November 1990, the man who oversaw the chaotic mayhem and brutality of Hearns'. asks Eubank. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. His hope, he says, is to explain why Benn is the way he is. A price is yet to be announced, but DAZN PPV's UK debut, the trilogy fight between Canelo and Golovkin, will cost 9.99. Conor Benn, 25, is 19-0 and moving towards a world title shot at welterweight; Chris Eubank Jnr, 32, has held the WBA's interim middleweight world title and lost only twice in 33 fights. He was up quickly, claiming it was a slip, but took the eight count regardless from Richard Steele. to find out more. Catchweights do not necessarily preclude world titles from being on the line. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. ', Benn seems to be more open. This time Eubank's ring walk went off without a hitch, commentator Reg Gutteridge making the classic call when Eubank performed his customary vault over the ropes into the ring, saying The ego has landed". He always was a little bewildered by Eubank, was Nigel Benn. Search for: Go SALE; Sylvester Stallone Collection. Required fields are marked *. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. We would hit bullseyes. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn event in Wolverhampton on Saturday, October 22 Taking to the stage for the first time ever in Wolverhampton, the two British Boxing legends will be discussing. They will talk about the truth behind the rivalry, the real ferocity of their two famous boxing matches, their subsequent lives and careers as well as their sons' match-up. And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. He always was different, Chris Eubank. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. 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The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. A more wary Benn now sought to catch Eubank with flashing overhand shots followed by short hooks. This boxing glove was personally signed by Chris Eubank on March 31, 2020 and Nigel Benn on June 13, 2022. The fight itself did not quite reach the heights of brutality of the first, as neither man was as badly hurt. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will continue a simmering family feud that has spanned more than three decades and defined an era in British boxing when they collide in a blockbuster showdown. 'He just had to do his swagger,' Benn says, and he starts mimicking that old glare Eubank used to do over his shoulder. A succession of perhaps understandably tepid encounters followed, with Eubank defending the belt he won on that fateful night seven times over the course of two years. Eubank Jr has lost his two biggest fights to Billy Joe Saunders and George Groves and, as such, has never won a major world title. Eubank has his say on Benn; Benn still requires no exoneration. Judgement Day. He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. Boxing analyst and former world champion Tony Bellew writes for BBC Sport about Chris Eubank Jr's fight against Conor Benn on Saturday, 8 October at the O2 Arena in London. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 'If I get into a form of conversation, leave me to speak tonight,' Eubank tells Benn. Benn has finally arrived. Three decades ago, their fathers Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn met in fights that captured the imagination of a nation and, to a large extent, defined a generation in British boxing. Show] 478. Benn's seven appearances were in undercard slots, with his most notable triumph coming in July 2018 a wide 10-round unanimous decision over France's Cedrick Peynaud, who dropped him twice in the opening session of a dramatic six-rounder at York Hall seven months earlier. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. It has taken a while to reach this point, both in the bringing of old enemies to a table in a leisure centre and in the journey of this conversation. The fight is considered one of the best bouts in boxing history, a true classic, and was named by Boxing News as the greatest ever fight to take place on British soil. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. The bell then rang to begin the fight. 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This is closer to the bigger Eubank Jr's natural weight but a rehydration clause will offset any perceived advantage in that regard. at the best online prices at eBay! 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. Eubank got the stoppage victory in the first meeting (Image: mirrorpix) "Let's have some parliamentary procedure" was the quip from Chris Eubank. His second attempt at a world title came just 10 months later on 10 December 1994, against undefeated WBO super middleweight champion Chris Eubank (40-0-2 19 KOs) at G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England. One such exchange saw Benn in a corner knocked through the ropes, though Eubank used his body as well and Benn was not badly hurt. For Benn, read Eubank, beaten around for 10 and a half rounds by Watson. The old fighters are downstairs and putting on a show. Now 32 and 11 years on from his professional debut, Eubank Jr's career has been a curious one. Benn managed to stagger back to centre ring but when he absorbed Eubanks follow-up assault, Steele decided he had seen enough and jumped in to spare the battered champion. After making weight at the official weigh-in on Friday, October 7, Eubank Jr. must get on the scales again on the morning of the fight and be within a stipulated weight. Eubank and. Autographs & Memorabilia If you're looking for a upcoming event, try the links below: Click here to view all reviews or add your own . We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. I know what your dynamite feels like.'. 'I actually quite like talking to him. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Eubank retired after a torch-passing moment in defeat to Joe Calzaghe, who won his old vacant WBO strap, and a pair of gallant attempts to win the WBO cruiserweight title from Carl Thompson came up short. Eubank Jr's most recent outing at the O2 came in February 2019, when he sent former world champion James DeGale into retirement. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . Simply The Best. FULL FIGHT | Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank (1990) DAZN Boxing 3.12M subscribers Subscribe 2.1K 175K views 4 months ago #DAZN #DAZNBoxing #Boxing DAZN takes a look back at the start of the. Now with both men holding world title belts at super middleweight, a second fight between Benn and Eubank Snr was inevitable, and a date was set for October 9, 1993. Chris Eubank Stops. Conversation turns to their sons. Benn, the former Royal Fusilier turned Dark Destroyer a no-nonsense knockout artist who became a fans favourite. He then savaged Iran Barkley within one round in his first defence. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. Despite the understandable clamour for a trilogy, a third fight did not materialise. And so he undoes one of the buttons on his shirt. Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. IM TALKING MORE EUBANK, . Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October (Image: Gold Star Promotions) The fight is considered one of the best bouts in. 'You still had the earthly spirit. In the rematch six months later, Eubank was on the wrong end of a split decision. Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) has the advantage in size and . But these are strange times and this is the fourth date of 17 as Eubank, now 55, and Benn, 57, tour Britain, talking and reminiscing and confounding any sense, reasonably held, that these were two men destined to loathe each other for all of time. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn, at Porsche Centre Wolverhampton.. I love him.'. 'They brought over this man, the mini-Mike Tyson,' Eubank says. He punches hard as well. He returned home in triumph in November 1990 to face the undefeated and outspoken Eubank, by then 24-0 but without a comparable victory on his record. The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. I want to show this to Nigel tonight. An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . It comes after Benn, 26, returned what promoters said was an "adverse. That will remain the case irrespective of the result in London as the fight has been made at a catchweight of 157lbs, between the super-welterweight (154lbs) and middleweight (160lbs) limits, as reported by the Daily Star. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Chris Eubank shuts down Piers Morgan in gripping Life Stories interview, relive their iconic two-fight rivalry from the 90s, GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED, a run for his money on a punchbag machine, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Conor Benn has been cleared by the World Boxing Council of "intentionally . 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? All those with tickets for cancelled shows will be notified directly by event promoters. a regular visitor to Coventry and Warwickshire this year, King Charles III 'badly bullied ' at school, former classmate reveals, 'I tried chocolates from Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S and more - and a 36p bar beat Cadbury', How do supermarket brands compare to Cadbury? That is the real story. They laugh, the crowd laughs. Astonishingly, Don King had not written the event of a draw into the contract, and as a result, neither fighter was contractually bound to join him. Tickets. Water under the bridge? ', Before this audience, they bounce off one another for an hour. Both defeats were on points, with Saunders deservedly prevailing via a split decision and Groves winning handily in a fight that only ever looked in the balance when the champion injured his shoulder in the final round. 'I watched that fight today and I cried for an hour. I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle., Benn vs Eubank The Trilogy Tour New Dates, October 14 Coventry Building Society Arena, October 28 Southampton Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour Hotel, Your email address will not be published. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. The Trilogy Tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. Chris Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. v Benn. But here we are, deep into a chat loaded with empathy and insight and impersonations. A record of 22 consecutive knockouts at the start of his professional career shuddered to a halt when Benn faced Michael Watson in his first major domestic grudge match. Brilliantly, dangerously bewildered. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. The rehydration clause for the fight has not been officially disclosed but promoter Eddie Hearn says it is within the IBF's regulations of a 10lbs maximum gain between the weigh-in and the weight check the following morning for the sanctioning body's title fights. Once Benn had agreed to the first fight with Eubank, his entourage began plotting ways to demoralise Eubank and 'even things up'. Conor, the son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn, has now . We are the guys who were the fiercest. The final scores were 115113 Eubank, 114113 Benn, and 114114.
Eubank Jr defended that belt against Arthur Abraham and Avni Yildirim and regained it when it was put up as a vacant prize for his meeting with DeGale. ', Eubank: 'Your dad was a man. The pair will meet at a catchweight of 156lb almost 29 years to the day since their fathers last fought to a draw at Old Trafford in Manchester. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr met in two unforgettable clashes in the early 1990s, with Eubank stopping the feared 'Dark Destroyer' in a brutal showdown in Birmingham before a rematch in. But in this instance, no world titles are up for grabs. The Trilogy Tourstarts on October 1in Southend followed by a pre-Benn/Eubank jnr fight event at the 02 Indigoon October 8and then to the Coventry Building Society Arena, Doncaster, Llandudno, Wolves, Maidstone, Southampton, Plymouth, Poole, Isle of Man, Stoke Sunderland, Warrington and Hartlepool (please see below for full list). I wouldn't have beaten him in that first fight had I not respected him, and you're talking now to a man who sees himself as a doctor in this craft. It was me. Paralysed ex-Spanish footballer Novo dies at 32 after being 'hit by a train', Brentford star Ivan Toney pleads guilty to multiple betting breaches, I'm a former darts world champion now I earn 9-an-hour stacking Co-op shelves, Olympic champ, 46, 'in critical condition as he has foot and fingers amputated', News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. I would like you to see something.'. The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". He retired and came out of retirement to face a young Joe Calzaghe, who beat him on points. In the fourth round, Eubank took a ferocious right uppercut to the chin when breaking from a clinch. A rematch followed in 1993 which saw a draw between the two fighters, with Eubank retaining his WBO super-middleweight title that he won against Michael Watson. The bout was declared a draw Benn retained his WBC belt, Eubank his WBO championship. 3 min read. Eubank Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. Let the battles begin, Nigel Benn said: Im looking forward to working with Chris again but this tour will be different because of our sons fight. Those are the truths. At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. It is because Eubank and Benn are together again, 31 years after the savagery of that first fight, 28 after the rematch, 18 after they dressed as gladiators and came to real blows for Channel 5, and 10 after talking about another trip to the ring as middle-aged men. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. 'Before we touch, I must talk to you about something,' and for a couple of minutes they disappear to clear up whatever it is that needs resolving. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn was originally supposed to be held on 08 October 2022, however, was postponed after Benn tested positive in a random drug test from UKAD. Their fathers tour, called The Trilogy Tour, will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries. They decided to sabotage his entrance music. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. On they go, disputing low blows in the second fight, giving some patter and sharing some praise. A pair of British boxing greats - Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank - are coming to the North West next month as part of a UK tour. However, it is unclear whether Jones will lead the corner on fight night against Benn, with Eubank Jr having expressed a desire to have his father involved given the particular magnitude of the contest. The British public began to demand the fight to be made. Were you there? Venue Cymru Promenade Llandudno, LL30 1BB, Box office: 01492 872000Groups: 01492 872001, An Evening with Chris Eubank & Nigel Benn. Benn was set to take on Chris Eubank Jr, in October, but their fight was cancelled after Benn's test result in August appeared suspicious to the British Boxing Board of Control. Nov 03 2022 Douglas, Villa Marina & Gaiety Theatre Complex An Evening With Benn and Eubank Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn Oct 30 2022 Lighthouse, Poole Benn and Eubank: The Trilogy Tour Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank Dec 01 2017 Norwich, Epic Studios Chris Eubank Nov 30 2017 Benn survived the flurry and clinched, but a straight right from Eubank sent him into a corner, and Steele stepped in to end the flurry with five seconds left of round nine, ending what he called; "The most dramatic fight I've ever refereed". The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. "That is why [Chris] Eubank Jr [who Benn was set to face three days before news broke of his second failed test in September] was willing to go ahead with the fight . 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