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. 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. 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 . My dad was faithful to my mother. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. StubHub currently has tickets priced between 204 and 4,200, with the to-listed VIP ticket an eye-watering 7,164. What is it that fortified them as men? Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. Show] 478. 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. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. By Guy Birchall, news reporter Wednesday 5 October 2022 16:54, UK Benn then agreed to meet Eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. Benn has finally arrived. Whilst we try to ensure all details are up-to-date we do not make any warranty or representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information shown. They decided to sabotage his entrance music. I want to show this to Nigel tonight. In November 1990, Benn suffered his second defeat at the hands of enigmatic showman Chris Eubank and one of the most turbulent rivalries in British sporting history was born. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. If, not when, the third fight takes place, it is tough to know quite what to expect. 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 caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. The end came in the closing seconds of round nine after Eubank crashed a right into Benns jaw. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn, at Porsche Centre Wolverhampton.. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. 'You still had the earthly spirit. Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn; Catchweight, Mary Romero vs. Ellie Scotney; Women's Junior Featherweights, Galal Yafai vs. Gohan Rodriguez; Flyweight, Harlem Eubank vs. David Martin; Junior Welterweights, Lyndon Arthur vs. TBA; Light Heavyweights, Felix Cash vs. Connor Coyle; Middleweights, Matty Harris vs. Chris Healey; Heavyweights, Shannon Courtenay vs. Gemma Ruegg; Women's Bantamweights, Chloe Watson vs. Nancy Franco; Women's Flyweights. The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). It went from the terraced house to the mansion, waking up and thinking, "Do I live here?" The circumstances then were truer to what we have always known about Eubank and Benn, given they almost became the prototype for the sort of ghoulish bout between veterans that is now so popular. Featured. The fathers, 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. Eubank ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. But he's made it clear, 'I want Chris Eubank Jr, I want Gervonta Davis, I want Kell Brook, I want Manny Pacquiao.'" [@DAZNBoxing. He was up quickly, claiming it was a slip, but took the eight count regardless from Richard Steele. "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" 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'. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 'McClellan was brought here by Don King to beat Nigel in a dog fight, but the dog recognised the handler. And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. That first fight in 1990 was special. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. Conor, the son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn, has now . 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. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. Is there a big enough bridge in the world? Eubank Jr's most recent outing at the O2 came in February 2019, when he sent former world champion James DeGale into retirement. He is, as it happens. With that, a pattern is set. 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 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. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. An Evening with Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will see the two middleweights come face-to-face at the Coventry Building Society Arena for a night of entertainment and chat. 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. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." v Benn. This is sensible and that is madness. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. The American hit Benn out of the ring in the first but was counted out on one knee in the 10th, afflicted by brain injuries that have had awful consequences. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Voice Newspaper is committed to celebrating black excellence, campaigning for positive change and informing the black community on important issues. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have signed for a blockbuster showdown at London's O2 Arena on October 8, an encounter that promises to be one of the biggest all-British bouts of the 21st century. DAZN takes a look back at the start of the rivalry between the Benn and Eubank dynasties as Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. prepare to continue in their fathers' footsteps.Watch #EubankJrBenn | Live on DAZN.com worldwide | DAZN PPV in UK, Ireland, Aus \u0026 NZWatch all the build-up as born rivals take to the stage: https://bit.ly/EubankJrBennDAZNSubscribe to our YouTube channel http://bit.ly/DAZNBoxingYouTubeDownload the DAZN app now http://bit.ly/DAZNYoutubeFollow DAZN Boxing On Social Media Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DAZNBoxingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DAZNBoxingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DAZNThe DAZN Boxing Show https://bit.ly/3EQ70HNDAZN Rewind https://bit.ly/32iAaRT#eubankjrbenn #DAZN #DAZNBoxing #Boxing By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. We would hit bullseyes. I disagree. Show more Show more Chat Replay is disabled for this Premiere. 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. Without him would I even be here now? He always was different, Chris Eubank. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have. Benn, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight. All of the shows cancelled will be rescheduled to a later date this year. Eubank is in isolation and said to be experiencing "mild symptoms" of coronavirus, meaning he will miss four dates of The Trilogy Tour: Benn v Eubank III. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Benn, the former Royal Fusilier turned Dark Destroyer a no-nonsense knockout artist who became a fans favourite. For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By Search for: Go SALE; Sylvester Stallone Collection. The main problem with getting Eubank and Benn's sons together professionally is they have each campaigned in different weight classes. 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? 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). Which is why he is raising his eyebrows. ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. 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. 'If you are prepared to listen to me, the truth is far more interesting.'. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. 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. For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. 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. By Jon Peake 29th Oct 2021, 3:52pm - 1 min read 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. As such, the fight will take place at a catchweight of 157lbs. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. 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. 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. 'I actually quite like talking to him. You'll have to try your luck on resale sites as all tickets sold out within 47 minutes of going on sale on August 13. Benn, who had also moved up to super middleweight, won the WBC super middleweight title in Italy, beating Mauro Galvano. 'He just had to do his swagger,' Benn says, and he starts mimicking that old glare Eubank used to do over his shoulder. Eubank doesn't wish to accept it just yet. "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 . Click 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. Is he coming here tonight?' I had a good role model. 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. Eubank Jnr and Benn are set to follow in their father's footsteps (Picture: Getty) Chris Eubank Snr and Nigel Benn argued over the terms of their son's fight in an explosive Zoom. The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . He turned to God 20-odd years ago and is a very different man these days, but he isn't keen to share Eubank's view that his problems were an inevitability of his environment. Eubank too lost his title and unbeaten record, also to Collins by a split decision. Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. But in this instance, no world titles are up for grabs. This is closer to the bigger Eubank Jr's natural weight but a rehydration clause will offset any perceived advantage in that regard. The Trilogy Tourstarts on October 1in Southend followed by a pre-Benn/Eubank Jr 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 have information for him. 'Good,' says Eubank. Eubank gets to his feet. 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". Free delivery for many products! 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. ', Eubank: 'Your dad was a man. Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. Truly. Benn took to . We used to throw bullseyes at the board, and now maybe it would be a 25 at best. 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. 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. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. Both clocked in a score of 860, much to Conor's surprise. 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 But it's so much better to see them like this. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. 'Hate him?' But it is good. He ran towards the fire. 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. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. It isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. 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. So why do it? Tickets. Autographs & Memorabilia I love him.'. 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. 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". It was his movement. It looks as though British legends Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr. have finally put their long-standing rivalry to bed during a 2021 UK tour. Tickets for An Evening with Benn and Eubank can be . A price is yet to be announced, but DAZN PPV's UK debut, the trilogy fight between Canelo and Golovkin, will cost 9.99. Catchweights do not necessarily preclude world titles from being on the line. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. Benn, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. 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. '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. Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? he asks Sportsmail. Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Chris Eubank. Chris Eubank Jr will face Conor Benn in a catchweight fight on October 8 at the O2 Arena in London, it has been confirmed. What did they have to go through, to become that resilient, that hard, that prideful? That was my vision. 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 'We spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. The eccentric fighter was agitated by the trash talk from Nigel Benn as he put pen to paper. Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. I would prefer him to have a run-out. If you're looking for a upcoming event, try the links below: Click here to view all reviews or add your own . He wants to talk about Benn's fight in 1995 against Gerald McClellan, a wrecking ball of a fighter who was expected to destroy Benn. 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. Benn hated Eubank back then and said as much; Eubank maintains his only feeling towards Benn was 'indifference', and was always pointed in saying the less eloquent half of British boxing's greatest rivalry was too crude as a fighter to be on his level. 34.99 . Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. At some stage in all of that a plate of lemon slices has appeared and a surreal evening is about to take another unusual turn. Now 32 and 11 years on from his professional debut, Eubank Jr's career has been a curious one. 'I know my fitness is still the same. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. 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. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. By continuing to use this website you agree to our cookie policy. [2], Last edited on 12 November 2022, at 19:04, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Benn v Eubank chaos leaves a legacy of greed, stupidity and danger | Donald McRae", https://web.archive.org/web/20110629141823/http://www.100greatblackbritons.com/bios/nigel_benn-chris_eubanks, http://boxing-forum.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=7958&, http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news/Benn-Eubank-Watson.php, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nigel_Benn_vs._Chris_Eubank&oldid=1121521884, This page was last edited on 12 November 2022, at 19:04. Once Benn had agreed to the first fight with Eubank, his entourage began plotting ways to demoralise Eubank and 'even things up'. We could have seen these guys fighting again. However, there were flurries of punches at the ends of the rounds, with both boxers trying to claim the rounds knowing that there was more chance of the fight lasting the distance as the bout progressed. We've got a free to enter competition with Pokerstars Casino that will see one lucky Sun reader win a cool 5,000. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. The key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories. Because that is not me. Benn was a blistering. Conor Nigel Benn . Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. 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. Barry McGuigan agreed, saying; "There was real antipathy and ill-will there. 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