Whilst we try to ensure all details are up-to-date we do not make any warranty or representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information shown. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". 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 . Chris Eubank Stops. Benn was a blistering. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. 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. ', 'I am not going there,' says the other man, the one who used to hit Eubank harder than anyone else. 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. Click ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. They never were destined to agree on everything. 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. For McClellan's difficulties, read Michael Watson and his. 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. 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. His legs stiffened and Eubank laid on punishment in the corner. That is how I look at Nigel.'. 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. He has defended that seven times, including in quickfire stoppage wins over gatekeepers Samuel Vargas, Chris Algieri and Chris van Heerden. We are gentlemen now, grown-ups. 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. 'What kind of interview is this?' It was his movement. The Trilogy tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. 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. Brilliantly, dangerously different. At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? 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 . After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. Benn, who had also moved up to super middleweight, won the WBC super middleweight title in Italy, beating Mauro Galvano. We both had a bit of pride.'. With that, a pattern is set. 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. 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. An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! 'I look at some heralded fighters and they are toddlers. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. In the rematch six months later, Eubank was on the wrong end of a split decision. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. 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. 'I actually quite like talking to him. 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. We are men like you or anyone else. 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. It comes after Benn, 26, returned what promoters said was an "adverse. 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. 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. [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. The bout was declared a draw Benn retained his WBC belt, Eubank his WBO championship. 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. Without him would I even be here now? 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. 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He ran towards the fire. 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. For close to the next 15 minutes of this interview, the back-and-forth will be relentless. asks Eubank. 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. The bell then rang to begin the fight. 'If you use your brain and think about it, those roll-ons are chemicals. 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. 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 ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. They laugh, the crowd laughs. Both fighters made headline news in and out of the ring for their open rivalry with both swearing they would knock the other man out. Conor Benn has been cleared by the World Boxing Council of "intentionally . If, not when, the third fight takes place, it is tough to know quite what to expect. Eubank was trapped in the corner when an overhand right caught him on top of the head, knocking him down. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. Over 42,000 crammed Old Trafford for this bout, which was watched by half a billion people worldwide. 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. 'The best deodorant you can use is a lemon,' says Eubank. to find out more. The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories. 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 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 young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. 'But Chris,' replies the son of God. 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. 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. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. 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. A tense rivalry fight is guaranteed and these popular boxing tickets are expected to sell out quickly! Benn, known as The Dark Destroyer, was twice world champion, holding the WBO Middleweight Champion title and WBC Super Middleweight title. A price is yet to be announced, but DAZN PPV's UK debut, the trilogy fight between Canelo and Golovkin, will cost 9.99. Coordinated by Gold Star Promotions, the tour will wrap up in Hartlepool on November 13. The main problem with getting Eubank and Benn's sons together professionally is they have each campaigned in different weight classes. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. he asks Sportsmail. 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. 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. 3 min read. 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. . We have just bonded. Chris Eubank Jr has posted a picture of his skinny frame after his fight with Conor Benn was postponed following his rival's failed drugs test. Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . 'I love watching Conor,' says Eubank. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. The eccentric fighter was agitated by the trash talk from Nigel Benn as he put pen to paper. of himself and his father Nigel Benn . Show] 478. 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. Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. It isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. Eubank Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. 'Good,' says Eubank. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. Tickets. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. 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. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August 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. 'I know my fitness is still the same. 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. says Eubank, and he throws in one of his theatrical pauses. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. In the UK, the fight will be available via the streaming service's pay-per-view platform. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." Which is why he is raising his eyebrows. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 'We spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. here Conversation turns to their sons. 'I have information for him. 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. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". It would be Eubank's fifteenth defence of his world title. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. 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. The two British Boxing legends turned out to the event held at the Porsche Centre Wolverhampton, hosted by ShowFighter UK in . I know what your dynamite feels like.'. . 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 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. The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). Is he coming here tonight?' Copyright 2023 GV Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved. 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.
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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Eubank finished the round strongly and posed and preened between the rounds. He then savaged Iran Barkley within one round in his first defence. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. 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. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. The men with the famous beef are discussing a lesser-known use for lemons. 18+ Play responsibly. [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. 'I watched that fight today and I cried for an hour. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. BeGambleAware.org, JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). 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. Required fields are marked *. Eubanks relatively more measured and slicker boxing had reaped rewards, despite him having to fight through a badly cut tongue. But what fights, what fights." Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. However, there were flurries of punches at the ends of the rounds, with both boxers trying to claim the rounds knowing that there was more chance of the fight lasting the distance as the bout progressed. This time, he retired for good. 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. Eubank doesn't wish to accept it just yet. 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