Benn, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight champion when he fought Eubank's father Chris Sr in the 1990s, will jump two weight divisions for the super-fight. 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 A price is yet to be announced, but DAZN PPV's UK debut, the trilogy fight between Canelo and Golovkin, will cost 9.99. The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . Once Benn had agreed to the first fight with Eubank, his entourage began plotting ways to demoralise Eubank and 'even things up'. On Wednesday, the WBC ruled a "highly elevated consumption of eggs" was considered a "reasonable explanation" for Benn's adverse finding which saw his catchweight bout with Chris Eubank Jr, scheduled for October 2022, cancelled. 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. I had a good role model. here It was a contract signing like no other. 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. 'I enjoy his company. Show more Show more Chat Replay is disabled for this Premiere. His hope, he says, is to explain why Benn is the way he is. He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. 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? CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. I am so grateful he was there. Benn took to . Nigel is knocked out of the ring but he gets back in and runs towards the fire. 'I mean huh?'. By
He will go from there to Winston Churchill, racial equality, Don King, tragedy and, finally, a declaration that is really rather touching. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. "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 . He is, as it happens. Following government guidelines he will regrettably be unable to appear at the following shows in Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon. The final scores were 115113 Eubank, 114113 Benn, and 114114. 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. OVERVIEW. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . Search for: Go SALE; Sylvester Stallone Collection. Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. Tickets. Conformation of the 15-date Trilogy Tour, which lands at Coventry Building Society Arena on October 14, comes as Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn prepare to follow their fathers' footsteps in the ring by facing off at the 02 Arena in London on October 8. A warrior. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) has the advantage in size and . For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. Benn headed out to the United States to rebuild and reeled off five consecutive wins, claiming the then lightly regarded WBO middleweight title against Doug de Witt before stopping Thomas Hearns former conqueror Iran Barkley in a round. He remains under investigation by UKAD . If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. Are you in? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In the UK, the fight will be available via the streaming service's pay-per-view platform. Contact Customer Service My Account Basket: 0 items - 0.00. He has never boxed 12 rounds, with his three bouts scheduled to go the championship distance all ending well before halfway. Without him would I even be here now? Benn forced Eubank to take a count in the eighth round, the challenger protested that hed slipped, but his left eye was swollen shut. Chris Eubank Jr has posted a picture of his skinny frame after his fight with Conor Benn was postponed following his rival's failed drugs test. By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. In the fourth round, Eubank took a ferocious right uppercut to the chin when breaking from a clinch. ', Benn cuts in. A trilogy encounter proved elusive but nearly 32 years on from their fathers' first fight, Eubank Jr and Benn the younger will sensationally meet in the ring. 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. That was my vision. Both fighters made headline news in and out of the ring for the open rivalry and ferocity, both swearing they would knock the other man out. Eubank Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. 'Is your piece going to be frivolous? But it is good. Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. Chris Eubank Jr. will go to his lowest weight to date as a pro when he meets Conor Benn but he will do so in front of a sold-out crowd. Eubank gets to his feet. 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. 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 is the slightly younger man at 49. So why do it? For McClellan's difficulties, read Michael Watson and his. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. Very few fighters have that ability to take someone out in one like you could. 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. 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. 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. 'Hate him?' Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He retired and came out of retirement to face a young Joe Calzaghe, who beat him on points. This isn't luck that we ended up together in our lives. 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. 18+ Play responsibly. 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. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? . ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. 'My goal in boxing was to be Southern Area champion, might have a shot at the British, might own my own terraced house like my dad. We could have seen these guys fighting again. 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". Nigel and I understand that there is maybe only a handful of people like this on the planet. We are gentlemen now, grown-ups. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? Were you there? It was his movement. 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. Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. Eubank would defend his new title three times, relinquishing to contest the vacant WBO super middleweight title against the ill-fated Michael Watson, who after winning eight of eleven rounds fell into a coma after a Eubank uppercut at the end of round 11, before the subsequent referee stoppage twenty seconds into round 12. 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. 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. 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. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. Benn gradually rebuilt from that bruising reverse with six consecutive wins but, as was the case after the Watson loss, salvation came on the road when he travelled to Italy and WBC super-middleweight champion Mauro Galvano retired due to a gashed eyebrow after three rounds. 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. Brilliantly, dangerously bewildered. 'What were the building blocks of us as fighters, as warriors? This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. Conor Nigel Benn's Tweets. A spokesperson for Eubank said: "Chris Eubank has tested positive for Covid-19. By Jon Peake 29th Oct 2021, 3:52pm - 1 min read Conor Nigel Benn Retweeted. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." 'Good,' says Eubank. 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. 'I look at some heralded fighters and they are toddlers. He always was a little bewildered by Eubank, was Nigel Benn. Is he coming here tonight?' 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 The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". But he's made it clear, 'I want Chris Eubank Jr, I want Gervonta Davis, I want Kell Brook, I want Manny Pacquiao.'" [@DAZNBoxing. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. READ MORE:King Charles III 'badly bullied ' at school, former classmate reveals. He won the lightly-regarded IBO super-middleweight belt with a 10th-round TKO win over Renold Quinlan in April 2017, having won and defended the British middleweight title against Nick Blackwell and Doran respectively the previous year. The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at. With that, a pattern is set. During a media tour between old British rivals Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr, it was only a matter of time before they were asked about their thoughts on the circumstances surrounding. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn, at Porsche Centre Wolverhampton.. Benn, the former Royal Fusilier turned Dark Destroyer a no-nonsense knockout artist who became a fans favourite. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories.
Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. Conor Benn could not hide his delight as he watched rival Chris Eubank Jr get knocked out by Liam Smith on Saturday night.Benn and Eubank Jr were supp . Chris Eubank Stops. Something went wrong, please try again later. Both Benn and Eubank fought at middleweight and super middleweight around the same time in 1985-97, and became rivals on both the domestic and world boxing scene. The contest for the vacant WBO super-middleweight crown three months later ended in tragedy, with Eubank dramatically coming from behind to secure a stoppage victory in the final round and Watson suffered severe and life-altering injuries. The key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. It's good stuff. 'If I get into a form of conversation, leave me to speak tonight,' Eubank tells Benn. 'He just had to do his swagger,' Benn says, and he starts mimicking that old glare Eubank used to do over his shoulder. The heavily hyped bout at the O 2 on Saturday night is rooted in the animosity between the fighters' fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, who shared two brutal and bitter contests in the . The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. 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 would prefer him to have a run-out. It's not like the ones we have seen before. Both Benn and Eubank fought at middleweight and super middleweight around the same time in 198597, and became rivals on both the domestic and world boxing scene. 'How do I feel about Nigel Benn?' Brilliantly, dangerously different. His record reads 32-2 with 23 KOs, but those two defeats came in his most significant bouts a domestic grudge match against future two-weight world champion Billy Joe Saunders in November 2014 and a challenge for George Groves' WBA super-middleweight title in February 2018 as part of the World Boxing Super Series. 253. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? 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. Show] 478. 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. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Collins also inflicted a pair of defeats upon Benn the following year, losses that would prove to be the last acts of a superb career. 'I watched the fight again earlier today. 'What kind of interview is this?' The eccentric fighter was agitated by the trash talk from Nigel Benn as he put pen to paper. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. Eubank was trapped in the corner when an overhand right caught him on top of the head, knocking him down. ', Benn seems to be more open. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. 'Look at the Windrush generation. Fans can buy the fight from September 19. In the rematch six months later, Eubank was on the wrong end of a split decision. 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. Benn was a blistering. That is the real story. He always was different, Chris Eubank. 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. 'On Gladiator,' Eubank says, 'this man even tried to kill me with a wooden sword. Benn, known as The Dark Destroyer, was twice world champion, holding the WBO Middleweight Champion title and WBC Super Middleweight title. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. Logistics of the tour or some such. 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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. I disagree. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. It meant Benn once again felt light the fighter with momentum, heading into their blockbuster rematch in front of 40,000 fans at Old Trafford in October 1993. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. he asks Sportsmail. The 26 . The Sporting News has all the information you need for a domestic grudge match like no other. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. It is because he is chewing over some deep thoughts about the Windrush generation and the shared ground of being born to parents from the Caribbean - Eubank to a Jamaican in Dulwich in 1966, Benn to a Barbadian in Ilford two years earlier. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. 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. Featured. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. I would like you to see something.'. 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. 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. Rewind an hour and it is a little after 6.30pm, a Friday evening. Eubank Jr vs Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Simply The Best. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 'You still had the earthly spirit. This event occurred in November 2022. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. 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. But do you want to do this for a living, to take yourself out of the rat race and stand at the top? The British public began to demand the fight to be made. Before the contender, Chris Eubank could even make it into the ring, Benn's team had his theme songTina Turner's "Simply the Best"ended early into his entrance. Benn, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. at the best online prices at eBay! He punches hard as well. At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. 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. The record stood with the champion being 27-1-0 with 92-percent of those matchesor . Both clocked in a score of 860, much to Conor's surprise. 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By Guy Birchall, news reporter Wednesday 5 October 2022 16:54, UK Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. 'I have information for him. They decided to sabotage his entrance music. Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. He also beat Dmitrii Chudinov, Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan and Tom Doran there in a 16-month period between February 2015 and June 2016. That is how I look at Nigel.'. The bell then rang to begin the fight. Barry McGuigan agreed, saying; "There was real antipathy and ill-will there. 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. 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. of himself and his father Nigel Benn . Any size donation is welcome and we thank you for your continued support. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. 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. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. It isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. They laugh, the crowd laughs. fairer and smarter way to discover events they love., 2001 - 2023 Skiddle Ltd | Skiddle is a registered trademark | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. Both fighters made headline news in and out of the ring for the open rivalry and ferocity, both swearing they would knock the other man out. The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. 'But Chris,' replies the son of God. The ninth was an even round until Eubank missed with a right and Benn caught him with a left hook which landed on the unbalanced Eubank's rear, sending him down. 3 min read. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. 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