To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. Catchweights do not necessarily preclude world titles from being on the line. The end came in the closing seconds of round nine after Eubank crashed a right into Benns jaw. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. It isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. He punches hard as well. Simply The Best. 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. The 26 . 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. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. Benn has finally arrived. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. 34.99 . The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August But he's made it clear, 'I want Chris Eubank Jr, I want Gervonta Davis, I want Kell Brook, I want Manny Pacquiao.'" [@DAZNBoxing. A rematch was held three years later. We would hit bullseyes. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. 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. 'If you use your brain and think about it, those roll-ons are chemicals. This is sensible and that is madness. Required fields are marked *. 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. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. Eubank Jr's most recent outing at the O2 came in February 2019, when he sent former world champion James DeGale into retirement. What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? 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 two British Boxing legends turned out to the event held at the Porsche Centre Wolverhampton, hosted by ShowFighter UK in . 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. 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. No one knows what he knows. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. 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. The Trilogy tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. 'They brought over this man, the mini-Mike Tyson,' Eubank says. 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. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. Click 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. Show] 478. ', Eubank: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. 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. 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). Eubank got the stoppage victory in the first meeting (Image: mirrorpix) "Let's have some parliamentary procedure" was the quip from Chris Eubank. ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. Eubank Jr defended that belt against Arthur Abraham and Avni Yildirim and regained it when it was put up as a vacant prize for his meeting with DeGale. Which is why he is now rubbing his armpits with a lemon. Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. Accompanied in the ring at Birminghams NEC by Richard Steele in November 1990, the man who oversaw the chaotic mayhem and brutality of Hearns' 1985 bout with Marvin Hagler, the two produced a bout at times worthy of comparison in terms of intensity and violence. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. Benn isn't having it. "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" It was me. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. But do you want to do this for a living, to take yourself out of the rat race and stand at the top? The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories. For Benn, read Eubank, beaten around for 10 and a half rounds by Watson. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. 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. The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. Eubank was unequivocal, saying: 'We are statesmen now. I want to show this to Nigel tonight. A more wary Benn now sought to catch Eubank with flashing overhand shots followed by short hooks. Which is why he is raising his eyebrows. Brilliantly, dangerously different. The British public began to demand the fight to be made. Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. 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. 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. Conor Nigel Benn's Tweets. 'McClellan was brought here by Don King to beat Nigel in a dog fight, but the dog recognised the handler. Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. Featured. 'If I get into a form of conversation, leave me to speak tonight,' Eubank tells Benn. 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. It's good stuff. 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. It collapsed after three years of talks because 'Chris is impossible', Benn told me in 2015. Water under the bridge? 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. 'How do I feel about Nigel Benn?' Benn, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. 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. 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 Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. As such, the fight will take place at a catchweight of 157lbs. Tickets start at 34 . ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. That first fight in 1990 was special. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. The eccentric fighter was agitated by the trash talk from Nigel Benn as he put pen to paper. He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. to find out more. Conversation turns to their sons. As Eubank made his ring walk to the sound of Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best' (his ring moniker), the record suddenly stopped. ', 'I am not going there,' says the other man, the one who used to hit Eubank harder than anyone else. I disagree. Search for: Go SALE; Sylvester Stallone Collection. fairer and smarter way to discover events they love., 2001 - 2023 Skiddle Ltd | Skiddle is a registered trademark | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Benn took to . British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. T&Cs apply. Benn, who had also moved up to super middleweight, won the WBC super middleweight title in Italy, beating Mauro Galvano. I am so grateful he was there. 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. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. I would like you to see something.'. Autographs & Memorabilia 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. . here 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. Chris Eubank Stops. The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. 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. A warrior. 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. 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. Barry McGuigan agreed, saying; "There was real antipathy and ill-will there. Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. 'You still had the earthly spirit. 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. 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. He turned to God 20-odd years ago and is a very different man these days, but he isn't keen to share Eubank's view that his problems were an inevitability of his environment. It was a contract signing like no other. 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. He remains under investigation by UKAD . The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. He has never boxed 12 rounds, with his three bouts scheduled to go the championship distance all ending well before halfway. 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. We used to throw bullseyes at the board, and now maybe it would be a 25 at best. They laugh, the crowd laughs. 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. For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By Eubank almost bit through his tongue after swallowing an uppercut in the fourth before winning Benn's middleweight world title by stoppage in the ninth. Eubank gets to his feet. This is closer to the bigger Eubank Jr's natural weight but a rehydration clause will offset any perceived advantage in that regard. 253. Chris Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. [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. At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. ', Benn seems to be more open. 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. 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. '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. He fought for the WBO cruiserweight title, losing another split decision to Carl Thompson, and the rematch when, ahead on points, the doctor stopped the fight due to Eubank's swollen eye. 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. For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. They decided to sabotage his entrance music. We both had a bit of pride.'. 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. 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. 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. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. 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. 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 . Eubank was trapped in the corner when an overhand right caught him on top of the head, knocking him down. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Voice Newspaper is committed to celebrating black excellence, campaigning for positive change and informing the black community on important issues. 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. , titles, tickets and pro records ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the day stakes... 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