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. 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. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 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. 'We spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? 'Nope.'. . But it is good. It's not like the ones we have seen before. We have wisdom now. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. In the immediate aftermath of his loss to Saunders, he stopped Chudinov in the final round to be crowned WBA interim champion and defended that status with a two-round blowout against Tony Jeter. The old fighters are downstairs and putting on a show. What did they have to go through, to become that resilient, that hard, that prideful? That is how I look at Nigel.'. Were you there? '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. WHAT TO EXPECT 'My goal in boxing was to be Southern Area champion, might have a shot at the British, might own my own terraced house like my dad. Conor Nigel Benn's Tweets. But do you want to do this for a living, to take yourself out of the rat race and stand at the top? That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. It collapsed after three years of talks because 'Chris is impossible', Benn told me in 2015. Tickets for An Evening with Benn and Eubank can be . CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. Are you in? Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. I want to show this to Nigel tonight. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Eubank ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). So why do it? As such, the fight will take place at a catchweight of 157lbs. 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. 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. 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). Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? 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. 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. It was a contract signing like no other. 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. . 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. At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. But in this instance, no world titles are up for grabs. When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". If, not when, the third fight takes place, it is tough to know quite what to expect. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. Benn, who had also moved up to super middleweight, won the WBC super middleweight title in Italy, beating Mauro Galvano. ', 'I am not going there,' says the other man, the one who used to hit Eubank harder than anyone else. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 'Good,' says Eubank. ', Benn seems to be more open. 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. 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. ': Jake Paul speaks after defeat to Tommy Fury, Ben Stokes speaks after England's 'agonising' defeat to New Zealand, Newcastle fans get ready ahead of Carabao Cup final with Man Utd, Waleed Aly compares T20 Women's World Cup to under 12s cricket, Ange Postecoglou hails 'outstanding' Kyogo Furuhashi after Hampden heroics, Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira pays tribute to John Motson, Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo seen training after injury, NUFC fans gather in Trafalgar Square ahead of Carabao Cup final, Fury and Paul clash during weigh-in before fight, Shaw says first trophy in six years will mean everything to club. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. Show more Show more Chat Replay is disabled for this Premiere. 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). I would like you to see something.'. For McClellan's difficulties, read Michael Watson and his. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have. Benn, the former Royal Fusilier turned Dark Destroyer a no-nonsense knockout artist who became a fans favourite. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have signed for a blockbuster showdown at London's O2 Arena on October 8, an encounter that promises to be one of the biggest all-British bouts of the 21st century. 'We weren't the same then,' Eubank replies. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. Benn hated Eubank back then and said as much; Eubank maintains his only feeling towards Benn was 'indifference', and was always pointed in saying the less eloquent half of British boxing's greatest rivalry was too crude as a fighter to be on his level. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. Your email address will not be published. Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. 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. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. He then savaged Iran Barkley within one round in his first defence. 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). With that, a pattern is set. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. 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. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. 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. He punches hard as well. They laugh, the crowd laughs. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. 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? A spokesperson for Eubank said: "Chris Eubank has tested positive for Covid-19. Eubank doesn't wish to accept it just yet. Brilliantly, dangerously bewildered. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. , updated 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 his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. asks Eubank. MORE:Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? Benn's eye was swollen shut by the fifth round, and in the sixth Eubank began throwing shots at Benn who was covering up on the ropes. They never were destined to agree on everything. It isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. of himself and his father Nigel Benn . Benn took to . The key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies.
We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The main problem with getting Eubank and Benn's sons together professionally is they have each campaigned in different weight classes. Benn isn't having it. 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. Don King's contract stipulated that not only would the winner join his stable of fighters, but also the loser. 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. Nigel and I understand that there is maybe only a handful of people like this on the planet. The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. The Sporting News has all the information you need for a domestic grudge match like no other. 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. Eubank got the stoppage victory in the first meeting (Image: mirrorpix) "Let's have some parliamentary procedure" was the quip from Chris Eubank. By continuing to use this website you agree to our cookie policy. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. Benn forced Eubank to take a count in the eighth round, the challenger protested that hed slipped, but his left eye was swollen shut. 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 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. 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. And it is also why the 200 or so who have come here, to the Wodson Park Leisure Centre in Hertfordshire, will soon raise theirs, when these guys leave this interview and head downstairs. Those are the truths. Venue Cymru Promenade Llandudno, LL30 1BB, Box office: 01492 872000Groups: 01492 872001, An Evening with Chris Eubank & Nigel Benn. 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. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. Conor, the son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn, has now . Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. StubHub currently has tickets priced between 204 and 4,200, with the to-listed VIP ticket an eye-watering 7,164. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. 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. 'McClellan was brought here by Don King to beat Nigel in a dog fight, but the dog recognised the handler. We would hit bullseyes. "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" Autographs & Memorabilia You'll have to try your luck on resale sites as all tickets sold out within 47 minutes of going on sale on August 13. Benn 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. By Jon Peake 29th Oct 2021, 3:52pm - 1 min read BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. Brilliantly, dangerously different. And Benn's father Nigel has admitted he text his son demanding that the pair fight at 160lb after images emerged . 'If you are prepared to listen to me, the truth is far more interesting.'. It shows a tear running down his left cheek. 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. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. 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. And so he undoes one of the buttons on his shirt. Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Chris Eubank. Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank will be looking to settle the score when they revisit their infamous '90s feud in a special live event at Coventry Building Society Arena on Saturday, November 6 as part of a nationwide tour. That is the real story. The Hate Game, a book documenting this boxing rivalry, written by Ben Dirs, was published in 2013. Riath Al-Samarrai for the Daily Mail
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. The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at. After making weight at the official weigh-in on Friday, October 7, Eubank Jr. must get on the scales again on the morning of the fight and be within a stipulated weight. Conor is different. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." Benn was set to fight rival Chris Eubank Jr in October last year, but the bout was scrapped after he returned adverse findings of clomifene in two samples provided to the Voluntary Anti-Doping . 'I watched the fight again earlier today. We are men like you or anyone else. Benn won. 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 said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. 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 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. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August 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. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. 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.
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