'I've got to be honest,' says Benn. Show] 478. Were you there? Something went wrong, please try again later. 'I mean huh?'. 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. In 2018, with both men in their 50s, The Sun reported that negotiations had been taking place for a third fight, tapping into the modern trend of former favourites getting back into the ring for one last hurrah. 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. 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". 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. But it is good. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. 'Before we touch, I must talk to you about something,' and for a couple of minutes they disappear to clear up whatever it is that needs resolving. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. He's long been open about the struggles in his life - the depression, the addictions to sex and recreational drugs during his career, the infidelities his wife, Carolyne, forgave, and the suicide attempt. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. That is how I look at Nigel.'. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. ', Before this audience, they bounce off one another for an hour. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. Let the battles begin, Benn added: Im looking forward to working with Chris again but this tour will be different because of our sons fight. The shirt carrying a sheriff's badge. ', Eubank: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. Benn was a blistering. You were a boy.'. I want to show this to Nigel tonight. He then savaged Iran Barkley within one round in his first defence. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. It went from the terraced house to the mansion, waking up and thinking, "Do I live here?" 20th October 2021. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. He punches hard as well. Required fields are marked *. 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. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? This boxing glove was personally signed by Chris Eubank on March 31, 2020 and Nigel Benn on June 13, 2022. 'Hate him?' 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. His legs stiffened and Eubank laid on punishment in the corner. 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. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 We still might. Benn took to . Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August The main problem with getting Eubank and Benn's sons together professionally is they have each campaigned in different weight classes. He was frothing at the mouth.'. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. Is there a big enough bridge in the world? 'Is your piece going to be frivolous? By Guy Birchall, news reporter Wednesday 5 October 2022 16:54, UK We used to throw bullseyes at the board, and now maybe it would be a 25 at best. As Eubank made his ring walk to the sound of Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best' (his ring moniker), the record suddenly stopped. Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. 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? 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. So why do it? 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. 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. He was up quickly, claiming it was a slip, but took the eight count regardless from Richard Steele. 253. The final scores were 115113 Eubank, 114113 Benn, and 114114. 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. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? The bout was declared a draw Benn retained his WBC belt, Eubank his WBO championship. 'Time gives us the ability to look at what one has to go through. Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. Click 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. 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. 'You still had the earthly spirit. This isn't luck that we ended up together in our lives. Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. For McClellan's difficulties, read Michael Watson and his. It's not like the ones we have seen before. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. He also beat Dmitrii Chudinov, Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan and Tom Doran there in a 16-month period between February 2015 and June 2016. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. View our online Press Pack. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. We both had a bit of pride.'. 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. 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. Eubank got the stoppage victory in the first meeting (Image: mirrorpix) "Let's have some parliamentary procedure" was the quip from Chris Eubank. 'I have information for him. WHAT TO EXPECT They never were destined to agree on everything. 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. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. 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. Eubank is holding court, loving the limelight now as then, and Benn chips in with a few one-liners, always good for the big, single shot. I would like you to see something.'. 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. 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. Very few fighters have that ability to take someone out in one like you could. Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. "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 . 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. Eubanks relatively more measured and slicker boxing had reaped rewards, despite him having to fight through a badly cut tongue. Eubank was trapped in the corner when an overhand right caught him on top of the head, knocking him down. 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. Simply The Best. 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. Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. 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. 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. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. Eubank too lost his title and unbeaten record, also to Collins by a split decision. 'On Gladiator,' Eubank says, 'this man even tried to kill me with a wooden sword. In the UK, the fight will be available via the streaming service's pay-per-view platform. Benn won. [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. 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. asks Eubank. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. All those with tickets for cancelled shows will be notified directly by event promoters. 'I watched the fight again earlier today. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. He has never boxed 12 rounds, with his three bouts scheduled to go the championship distance all ending well before halfway. 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. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. 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. 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. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. By continuing to use this website you agree to our cookie policy. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. 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. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. That doesn't happen without Chris. An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! 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 . Riath Al-Samarrai for the Daily Mail
CONOR BENN has sensationally slammed the WBC's egg-based explanation for his doping saga and turned the finger at the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association for allegedly bungling his tests. 'I was watching Conor sparring earlier and I said, "You look like Eubank!" Fans can buy the fight from September 19. Truly. The 26 . Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. 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. 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). Nigel and I understand that there is maybe only a handful of people like this on the planet. Which is why he is now rubbing his armpits with a lemon. 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. 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. It has taken a while to reach this point, both in the bringing of old enemies to a table in a leisure centre and in the journey of this conversation. The 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. 'Nope.'. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Conor is different. 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). 3 min read. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. Featured. 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. 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. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. 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Benn then agreed to meet Eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. 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. 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'. But what fights, what fights." 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. It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. Logistics of the tour or some such. 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. Rewind an hour and it is a little after 6.30pm, a Friday evening. 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. 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. 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 Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. Eubank Jr's most recent outing at the O2 came in February 2019, when he sent former world champion James DeGale into retirement. Paralysed ex-Spanish footballer Novo dies at 32 after being 'hit by a train', Brentford star Ivan Toney pleads guilty to multiple betting breaches, I'm a former darts world champion now I earn 9-an-hour stacking Co-op shelves, Olympic champ, 46, 'in critical condition as he has foot and fingers amputated', News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. Benn is running late but Eubank is here. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. Following government guidelines he will regrettably be unable to appear at the following shows in Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon. Tickets start at 34 . The key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. Barry McGuigan agreed, saying; "There was real antipathy and ill-will there. 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. Don King's contract stipulated that not only would the winner join his stable of fighters, but also the loser. . 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. And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. Show more Show more Chat Replay is disabled for this Premiere. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. Benn isn't having it. ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. In his 13th fight, when he put the Peynaud scare to bed, Benn won the vacant WBA Continental welterweight title. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. It isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. 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. , updated For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By
Water under the bridge? For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. 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. 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. 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. 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. 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. He approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. Despite a limited amateur career, Benn has blossomed into a pro of huge potential and will put an unblemished 21-0 record on the line against Eubank Jr. 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 . But in this instance, no world titles are up for grabs. to find out more. 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. 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. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. 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