Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. Benn: 'Chris, no. 'Good,' says Eubank. 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. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. But what fights, what fights." 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? 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. 'If you use your brain and think about it, those roll-ons are chemicals. Logistics of the tour or some such. This event occurred in November 2022. You know his brother was killed by racists when Nigel was eight years old. 253. 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. 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. 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. Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. 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. 'You still had the earthly spirit. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. For Benn, read Eubank, beaten around for 10 and a half rounds by Watson. ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. 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. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. 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. 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. 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". 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. The two British Boxing legends turned out to the event held at the Porsche Centre Wolverhampton, hosted by ShowFighter UK in . 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 am so grateful he was there. They decided to sabotage his entrance music. says Eubank, and he throws in one of his theatrical pauses. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. fairer and smarter way to discover events they love., 2001 - 2023 Skiddle Ltd | Skiddle is a registered trademark | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. 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. So why do it? This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The bout was declared a draw Benn retained his WBC belt, Eubank his WBO championship. Venue Cymru Promenade Llandudno, LL30 1BB, Box office: 01492 872000Groups: 01492 872001, An Evening with Chris Eubank & Nigel Benn. It's good stuff. Eubank Jr vs. Benn will be shown by DAZN globally. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 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. 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. It was his movement. 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 it is good. An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! Catchweights do not necessarily preclude world titles from being on the line. We still might. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. The 26 . Conor Nigel Benn Retweeted. 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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 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. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. An Evening with Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank. 20th October 2021. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. The Trilogy Tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. 'How do I feel about Nigel Benn?' By continuing to use this website you agree to our cookie policy. Most boxing experts agree that this was a truly classic round, Gutteridge referring to the two 'magnificent warriors' at its climax. ', 'I am not going there,' says the other man, the one who used to hit Eubank harder than anyone else. The final round was thrilling, with both boxers told they needed it to win. They laugh, the crowd laughs. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. Conor Nigel Benn . 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. The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. v Benn. 'I mean huh?'. Eubank got the stoppage victory in the first meeting (Image: mirrorpix) "Let's have some parliamentary procedure" was the quip from Chris Eubank. Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 Benn [right] was set to take on Eubank Jr [left] before the fight was cancelled at the eleventh hour due to the revelation of the adverse findings. Benn, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. 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. It went from the terraced house to the mansion, waking up and thinking, "Do I live here?" 'This is not madness,' says the lover. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I would prefer him to have a run-out. They never were destined to agree on everything. 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. Is there a big enough bridge in the world? He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. 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. He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank, meeting twice to contest world titles. We would hit bullseyes. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. Tickets for An Evening with Benn and Eubank can be . Truly. Benn, having lost to Michael Watson, began to rebuild in America, winning the WBO middleweight title by knocking out Doug DeWitt. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. to find out more. , updated It is knowing that to win against him, I can only do that by going through pain barriers that you wouldn't dream of going through. You were a boy.'. The pair are scheduled. He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. 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). Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. 'If I get into a form of conversation, leave me to speak tonight,' Eubank tells Benn. WHAT TO EXPECT Conversation turns to their sons. 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. 'Hate him?' All those with tickets for cancelled shows will be notified directly by event promoters. Which is why he is raising his eyebrows. 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. 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 have just bonded. For McClellan's difficulties, read Michael Watson and his. Judgement Day. Any size donation is welcome and we thank you for your continued support. 'I look at some heralded fighters and they are toddlers. I would like you to see something.'. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. IM TALKING MORE EUBANK, . But do you want to do this for a living, to take yourself out of the rat race and stand at the top? 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. 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. Eubank gets to his feet. 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. 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. His hope, he says, is to explain why Benn is the way he is. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. Benn, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight. For all that there will be scepticism over why it is necessary to run roughshod over weight classes for the benefit of PPV numbers, the emotions that will be stirred for a certain generation of British fight fans does much to explain the appeal. 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 and Nigel Benn, at Porsche Centre Wolverhampton.. Eubank too lost his title and unbeaten record, also to Collins by a split decision. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. He punches hard as well. The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories. 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. 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. Eubank ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. Judge Harry Gibbs scored it 115-113 to Eubank, Carol Castellano awarded it 114-113 to Benn and Chuck Hassett had it 114-114 even, meaning a split decision draw. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. 'Is your piece going to be frivolous? 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. 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 . He was pivoting, shimmying, something new. That doesn't happen without Chris. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. But he's made it clear, 'I want Chris Eubank Jr, I want Gervonta Davis, I want Kell Brook, I want Manny Pacquiao.'" [@DAZNBoxing. If you're looking for a upcoming event, try the links below: Click here to view all reviews or add your own . The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn,. 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. 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . 'I enjoy his company. Benn won. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. here It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. Despite the understandable clamour for a trilogy, a third fight did not materialise. 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. 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. BeGambleAware.org, JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. However, it is unclear whether Jones will lead the corner on fight night against Benn, with Eubank Jr having expressed a desire to have his father involved given the particular magnitude of the contest. 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. Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. Rewind an hour and it is a little after 6.30pm, a Friday evening. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. He always was different, Chris Eubank. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. Eubank appears almost emotional as he heads for a tangent to develop his point. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. He always was a little bewildered by Eubank, was Nigel Benn. He has never boxed 12 rounds, with his three bouts scheduled to go the championship distance all ending well before halfway. 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. 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. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. 'I have information for him. In the sixth round, Benn was docked a point for persistent low blows, a moment that would prove crucial in the final outcome. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. 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. Featured. Eubank doesn't wish to accept it just yet. T&Cs apply. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. 'The best deodorant you can use is a lemon,' says Eubank. I disagree. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. It was me. 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. Brilliantly, dangerously different. Without him would I even be here now? I know what your dynamite feels like.'. And Benn's father Nigel has admitted he text his son demanding that the pair fight at 160lb after images emerged . 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. I want to show this to Nigel tonight. I love him.'. And so he undoes one of the buttons on his shirt. 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. Like Ali and Frazier, both were the polar opposites, but what they shared was immense fighting heart and insurmountable pride. . 3 min read. Conor, the son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn, has now . 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. Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). 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 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. A tense rivalry fight is guaranteed and these popular boxing tickets are expected to sell out quickly! 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. WATCH: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn on DAZN. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. Simply The Best. Now 32 and 11 years on from his professional debut, Eubank Jr's career has been a curious one. 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. It's not like the ones we have seen before. Contact Customer Service My Account Basket: 0 items - 0.00. Eubank and. 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. The Hate Game, a book documenting this boxing rivalry, written by Ben Dirs, was published in 2013. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. Fans can buy the fight from September 19. Very few fighters have that ability to take someone out in one like you could. 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. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. 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. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. In the UK, the fight will be available via the streaming service's pay-per-view platform. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. 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. 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. We've got a free to enter competition with Pokerstars Casino that will see one lucky Sun reader win a cool 5,000. 'I watched that fight today and I cried for an hour. The main problem with getting Eubank and Benn's sons together professionally is they have each campaigned in different weight classes. 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. 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. 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 For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. Over 42,000 crammed Old Trafford for this bout, which was watched by half a billion people worldwide. We are gentlemen now, grown-ups. For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By This isn't luck that we ended up together in our lives. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have. 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. A second-round stoppage of Van Heerden last time out was Benn's 14th KO win. "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? 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. We both had a bit of pride.'. 'Look at the Windrush generation. Don King's contract stipulated that not only would the winner join his stable of fighters, but also the loser. The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at. October 14 - Coventry Building Society Arena, October 28 - Southampton Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour Hotel, The hardest primary schools in Coventry to get into, Coventry hospital 'requires improvement' amid claims of poor care and bullying among staff, The King 'deeply grateful' for messages of condolence in wake of Her Majesty's passing, Pub can't attract new landlord despite 350,000 makeover, Accession Proclamation read in Coventry to officially declare Charles III as King, Former boxers Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour to Coventry in October. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August This boxing glove was personally signed by Chris Eubank on March 31, 2020 and Nigel Benn on June 13, 2022. By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. View our online Press Pack. 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. By Guy Birchall, news reporter Wednesday 5 October 2022 16:54, UK We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. We are men like you or anyone else. Benn is running late but Eubank is here. 'Nope.'. 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. His point cookie policy race and stand at the top right Customer service My Account:. Our cookie policy might wonder what all the fuss is about 'trust me, you his! 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