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 We are no longer accepting comments on this article. In his 13th fight, when he put the Peynaud scare to bed, Benn won the vacant WBA Continental welterweight title. Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. Eubank also moved up to 168lbs for a rematch with Watson, against whom a contested points verdict against in the final defence of his middleweight title in June 1991. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn endured a fierce boxing rivalry during the 1990s Eubank defeated Benn in 1990 before their rematch was deemed a draw in 1993 There was no love lost between. 'Good,' says Eubank. 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. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. [1] Eddie Hearn stated that the fight has been built on the legacy of the two brutal bouts between Eubank Sr and Benn Sr in the 1990s. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. 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. That is the real story. The much-anticipated meeting would have seen the sons of Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank collide three decades on from the British middleweight pair's own in-ring battles during their professional . It's not like the ones we have seen before. ', Benn seems to be more open. 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. Which is why he is raising his eyebrows. 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 Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. 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 . Eubank has his say on Benn; Benn still requires no exoneration. 'Hate him?' Eubank Snr, a regular visitor to Coventry and Warwickshire this year, said: "As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. 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. 'Chris should be world champ,' says Benn. 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The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. This isn't luck that we ended up together in our lives. Nigel and I understand that there is maybe only a handful of people like this on the planet. 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). Benn, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight. A more wary Benn now sought to catch Eubank with flashing overhand shots followed by short hooks. Since the Groves loss, Eubank Jr is on a six-fight winning streak and has joined up with the great Roy Jones Jr as trainer. But do you want to do this for a living, to take yourself out of the rat race and stand at the top? The iconic former fighters are returning to the stage to tell their stories, Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. We could have seen these guys fighting again. That first fight in 1990 was special. The all-British bout was scheduled to take place 30 years after the fathers of Benn and Eubank Jr. - Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank - fought in the ring in one of British boxing's great rivalries. Those are the truths. 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. Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. Tickets start at 34 . WHAT TO EXPECT Eubank was unequivocal, saying: 'We are statesmen now. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. What did they have to go through, to become that resilient, that hard, that prideful? Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. For McClellan's difficulties, read Michael Watson and his. Conor Nigel Benn's Tweets. It went from the terraced house to the mansion, waking up and thinking, "Do I live here?" The fight is considered one of the best bouts in boxing history and was named by Boxing News as the greatest ever fight to take place on British soil. The men with the famous beef are discussing a lesser-known use for lemons. For Benn, read Eubank, beaten around for 10 and a half rounds by Watson. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. I had a good role model. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. And the 15 date UK tour which has returned following huge demand will take place as their sons Chris Jr and Conor Benn follow in their fathers footsteps in the ring. 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. 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. In the fourth round, Eubank took a ferocious right uppercut to the chin when breaking from a clinch. Conor Nigel Benn Retweeted. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. Rewind an hour and it is a little after 6.30pm, a Friday evening. ', Eubank: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. He was up quickly, claiming it was a slip, but took the eight count regardless from Richard Steele. For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. 'What kind of interview is this?' He will go from there to Winston Churchill, racial equality, Don King, tragedy and, finally, a declaration that is really rather touching. Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) has the advantage in size and . says Eubank, and he throws in one of his theatrical pauses. But he's made it clear, 'I want Chris Eubank Jr, I want Gervonta Davis, I want Kell Brook, I want Manny Pacquiao.'" [@DAZNBoxing. Is he coming here tonight?' 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. 'The best deodorant you can use is a lemon,' says Eubank. 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. 'On Gladiator,' Eubank says, 'this man even tried to kill me with a wooden sword. The Hate Game, a book documenting this boxing rivalry, written by Ben Dirs, was published in 2013. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. here 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. 'What were the building blocks of us as fighters, as warriors? 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. 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. 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. Your financial contributions are essential to protect the future of the publication as we strive to help raise the profile of the black communities across the UK. The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. It isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. 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. A statement earlier on Wednesday from promoters Matchroom and Wasserman Boxing said Benn had not been charged or suspended and that he and Eubank are still keen to fight. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. 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 want to show this to Nigel tonight. 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Benn, an undefeated up-and-coming welterweight, will meet a man seven years his senior who has boxed at middleweight and super-middleweight over the course of more than a decade in the sport. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Most boxing experts agree that this was a truly classic round, Gutteridge referring to the two 'magnificent warriors' at its climax. Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? He has defended that seven times, including in quickfire stoppage wins over gatekeepers Samuel Vargas, Chris Algieri and Chris van Heerden. It was his movement. 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. The pair are scheduled. 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. He retired and came out of retirement to face a young Joe Calzaghe, who beat him on points. , updated He has never boxed 12 rounds, with his three bouts scheduled to go the championship distance all ending well before halfway. Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. Benn then agreed to meet Eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. But what fights, what fights." 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. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. asks Eubank. He remains under investigation by UKAD . 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. Boxing and its legends are too often selling themselves now in that sordid way, and doubtless there would be a huge market to see these old boys at it a third time. 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". WATCH: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn on DAZN. Gigs Clubs Festivals Things to do, On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a Brilliantly, dangerously different. The fight itself did not quite reach the heights of brutality of the first, as neither man was as badly hurt. 18 March 1995; Steve Collins lands a left on Chris Eubank's chin when Collins defeated Eubank to win the WBO World Super-Middleweight Title in Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. Benn is running late but Eubank is here. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. On stage they will talk about the truth behind the rivalry, the real ferocity of the two boxing matches, their subsequent lives and successful careers as well as their sons match. 'I watched the fight again earlier today. Eubank too lost his title and unbeaten record, also to Collins by a split decision. Simply The Best. 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. 34.99 . A warrior. 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. Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. 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. All those with tickets for cancelled shows will be notified directly by event promoters. We've got a free to enter competition with Pokerstars Casino that will see one lucky Sun reader win a cool 5,000. Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. "These shows will be rescheduled to a later date in 2021.. Eubank was trapped in the corner when an overhand right caught him on top of the head, knocking him down. We used to throw bullseyes at the board, and now maybe it would be a 25 at best. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in an epic contest in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. An Evening with Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank. 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). And so he undoes one of the buttons on his shirt. So why do it? Benn faced Gerald McClellan, pound-for-pound one of the most devastating fighters of the 90s, and his career paralleled Eubank's when McClellan was paralyzed as a result of this bout. For close to the next 15 minutes of this interview, the back-and-forth will be relentless. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. That is how I look at Nigel.'. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. That was my vision. 'I love watching Conor,' says Eubank. 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. Very few fighters have that ability to take someone out in one like you could. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. Benn, having lost to Michael Watson, began to rebuild in America, winning the WBO middleweight title by knocking out Doug DeWitt. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. ', Eubank: 'Your dad was a man. 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. of himself and his father Nigel Benn . What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. The key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. 'We spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. Eubank finished the round strongly and posed and preened between the rounds. The Trilogy Tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. Benn forced Eubank to take a count in the eighth round, the challenger protested that hed slipped, but his left eye was swollen shut. 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. Venue Cymru Promenade Llandudno, LL30 1BB, Box office: 01492 872000Groups: 01492 872001, An Evening with Chris Eubank & Nigel Benn. The shirt carrying a sheriff's badge. Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . Chris Eubank Stops. 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. . 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. 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. . It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. View our online Press Pack. 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. 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. He was frothing at the mouth.'. 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. 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. He also beat Dmitrii Chudinov, Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan and Tom Doran there in a 16-month period between February 2015 and June 2016. A second-round stoppage of Van Heerden last time out was Benn's 14th KO win. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. 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. Nigel is knocked out of the ring but he gets back in and runs towards the fire. Boxing board says Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr's fight 'prohibited' after failed drug test The bout scheduled for Saturday was set to rekindle the rivalry begun by their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, who fought twice in the 1990s. I disagree. Eubank: 'I am here to make people understand how society is built, what they did to him.'. 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. By Jon Peake 29th Oct 2021, 3:52pm - 1 min read 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 . Coordinated by Gold Star Promotions, the tour will wrap up in Hartlepool on November 13. Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. 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. 253. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. 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. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. Lucky Sun reader win a cool 5,000 fourth round, Eubank: 'Your was. 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