It went from the terraced house to the mansion, waking up and thinking, "Do I live here?" This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. But do you want to do this for a living, to take yourself out of the rat race and stand at the top? A spokesperson for Eubank said: "Chris Eubank has tested positive for Covid-19. Benn told Sportsmail a few years back that the bidding was around 5million each for a third fight, possibly in Dubai, with Benn then 47 and Eubank 45. 'I was watching Conor sparring earlier and I said, "You look like Eubank!" 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 know my fitness is still the same. 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. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. Nigel is knocked out of the ring but he gets back in and runs towards the fire. Very few fighters have that ability to take someone out in one like you could. Required fields are marked *. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. 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. 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. Both clocked in a score of 860, much to Conor's surprise. 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. He will go from there to Winston Churchill, racial equality, Don King, tragedy and, finally, a declaration that is really rather touching. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". 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. ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. 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. Family matters as 'born rivals' Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr set to fight it out in huge boxing grudge match At its heart is a fear of the damage that might befall his son, having lost. Benn, who had also moved up to super middleweight, won the WBC super middleweight title in Italy, beating Mauro Galvano. That is how I look at Nigel.'. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. Search for: Go SALE; Sylvester Stallone Collection. 'You always impersonate me like I was a sissy,' he says, demonstrating the correct positioning. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" But what fights, what fights." Without him would I even be here now? 'Chris should be world champ,' says 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. 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. All those with tickets for cancelled shows will be notified directly by event promoters. ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. In the sixth round, Benn was docked a point for persistent low blows, a moment that would prove crucial in the final outcome. Barry McGuigan agreed, saying; "There was real antipathy and ill-will there. Simply The Best. 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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 'Time gives us the ability to look at what one has to go through. 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. But with Benn absent, Eubank, in his jodhpurs and that sheriff badge, has the floor. 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. 34.99 . 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. 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 Trilogy Tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. Copyright 2023 GV Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). Is there a big enough bridge in the world? We've got a free to enter competition with Pokerstars Casino that will see one lucky Sun reader win a cool 5,000. 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. Eubank and. An Evening with Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank. That first fight in 1990 was special. [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. Because that is not me. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Were you there? With that, a pattern is set. Once Benn had agreed to the first fight with Eubank, his entourage began plotting ways to demoralise Eubank and 'even things up'. Those are the truths. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. 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. Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. 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 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. Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. It was a contract signing like no other. 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. Following government guidelines he will regrettably be unable to appear at the following shows in Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon. This time, he retired for good. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. 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". We still might. I know what your dynamite feels like.'. 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. Eubank Jr vs Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn. Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. Fans can buy the fight from September 19. Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . The key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. 'Nope.'. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. I had a good role model. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. BeGambleAware.org, JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. 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. v Benn. Benn won. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. He was frothing at the mouth.'. . It collapsed after three years of talks because 'Chris is impossible', Benn told me in 2015. 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 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. ', Eubank: 'Your dad was a man. Conor, the son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn, has now . 'You still had the earthly spirit. fairer and smarter way to discover events they love., 2001 - 2023 Skiddle Ltd | Skiddle is a registered trademark | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. Chris Eubank Stops. The bout was declared a draw Benn retained his WBC belt, Eubank his WBO championship. This event occurred in November 2022. Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. 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. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. 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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". Eubank Jr's most recent outing at the O2 came in February 2019, when he sent former world champion James DeGale into retirement. 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 Between them, the two fighters have boxed 11 times at the London venue and won on every occasion, so something has to give. When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. 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. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. All of the shows cancelled will be rescheduled to a later date this year. Most boxing experts agree that this was a truly classic round, Gutteridge referring to the two 'magnificent warriors' at its climax. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. 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. 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. He likes to talk more than me and I am fine with that.'. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. Catchweights do not necessarily preclude world titles from being on the line. But here we are, deep into a chat loaded with empathy and insight and impersonations. We have just bonded. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn,. 'He just had to do his swagger,' Benn says, and he starts mimicking that old glare Eubank used to do over his shoulder. 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. Logistics of the tour or some such. 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. 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. They never were destined to agree on everything. But it's so much better to see them like this. Show] 478. 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. This is sensible and that is madness. Benn, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight. 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. This boxing glove was personally signed by Chris Eubank on March 31, 2020 and Nigel Benn on June 13, 2022. The pair never fought again, despite a 6 million bout at Wembley stadium being touted for Eubank's eight-fight Sky deal. The end came when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. of himself and his father Nigel Benn . he asks Sportsmail. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. Eubank doesn't wish to accept it just yet. 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. 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. 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. Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. The men with the famous beef are discussing a lesser-known use for lemons. He and Benn had a third encounter of sorts in a bizarre British TV spectacle where they trained as Roman warriors and duelled in an ancient amphitheatre. 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 was me. . How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? Benn has finally arrived. Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. 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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. By Guy Birchall, news reporter Wednesday 5 October 2022 16:54, UK 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'. Benn is running late but Eubank is here. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 'I have information for him. Please note: The event information above has been added by the organiser. 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). Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. "These shows will be rescheduled to a later date in 2021.. Benn, whose father Nigel was a super-middleweight world champion, relinquished his license with the BBBofC after his fight with Eubank Jr was called off. 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. 'I watched that fight today and I cried for an hour. Let the battles begin" And Benn, his sparring partner on tour, said: "Im looking forward to working with Chris again but this tour will be different because of our sons fight. 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. 'Is your piece going to be frivolous? 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. 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. 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. 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. 'Look at the Windrush generation. A rematch was held three years later. The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories. So why do it? 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. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. We could have seen these guys fighting again. Water under the bridge? Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage.
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