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'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. 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. 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. 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. Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. Conor Nigel Benn Retweeted. 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. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. All those with tickets for cancelled shows will be notified directly by event promoters. 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? The final round was thrilling, with both boxers told they needed it to win. 'I've got to be honest,' says 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. Venue Cymru Promenade Llandudno, LL30 1BB, Box office: 01492 872000Groups: 01492 872001, An Evening with Chris Eubank & Nigel Benn. 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'. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Brilliantly, dangerously different. He then savaged Iran Barkley within one round in his first defence. "These shows will be rescheduled to a later date in 2021.. . 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 . Because that is not me. 34.99 . View our online Press Pack. No one knows what he knows. Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. 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. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. The two British Boxing legends turned out to the event held at the Porsche Centre Wolverhampton, hosted by ShowFighter UK in . 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. I had a good role model. He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. Despite the understandable clamour for a trilogy, a third fight did not materialise. Coordinated by Gold Star Promotions, the tour will wrap up in Hartlepool on November 13. , updated 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 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. We have just bonded. The bell then rang to begin the fight. 'I enjoy his company. The tour starts in Southend on October 1 and will be followed by a pre-Benn/Eubank jnr fight event at the 02 Indigo on October 8 before hitting Coventry. 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. 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 cuts in. He will go from there to Winston Churchill, racial equality, Don King, tragedy and, finally, a declaration that is really rather touching. 'Nope.'. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. 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. 'Look at the Windrush generation. fairer and smarter way to discover events they love., 2001 - 2023 Skiddle Ltd | Skiddle is a registered trademark | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. With that, a pattern is set. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. He ran towards the fire. He approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. We still might. 18+ Play responsibly. 'I mean huh?'. Autographs & Memorabilia Featured. 'Chris should be world champ,' says Benn. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. 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. Is he coming here tonight?' 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 isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. 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. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . They laugh, the crowd laughs. We could have seen these guys fighting again. At some stage in all of that a plate of lemon slices has appeared and a surreal evening is about to take another unusual turn. By Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. We are the guys who were the fiercest. 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. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. 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. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have. 'What kind of interview is this?' 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. It was me. Water under the bridge? [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. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August Conformation of the 15-date Trilogy Tour, which lands at Coventry Building Society Arena on October 14, comes as Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn prepare to follow their fathers' footsteps in the ring by facing off at the 02 Arena in London on October 8. 'Good,' says Eubank. 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. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. It collapsed after three years of talks because 'Chris is impossible', Benn told me in 2015. I know what your dynamite feels like.'. The old fighters are downstairs and putting on a show. But here we are, deep into a chat loaded with empathy and insight and impersonations. WATCH: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn on DAZN. 'What were the building blocks of us as fighters, as warriors? 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. Chris Eubank Stops. We are gentlemen now, grown-ups. 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. . Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. Benn, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. Free delivery for many products! ', 'I am not going there,' says the other man, the one who used to hit Eubank harder than anyone else. Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. 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. 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. 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. 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. The Hate Game, a book documenting this boxing rivalry, written by Ben Dirs, was published in 2013. 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. But what fights, what fights." 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. T&Cs apply. I would like you to see something.'. 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 Eubank Jr's most recent outing at the O2 came in February 2019, when he sent former world champion James DeGale into retirement. 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. Benn, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight. 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. It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. ', Eubank: 'Your dad was a man. Copyright 2023 GV Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. 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. . I am so grateful he was there. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. He punches hard as well. It's time to win while you wait. ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at. v Benn. 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. to find out more. '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. 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. For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. The key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. 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 appears almost emotional as he heads for a tangent to develop his point. 'I actually quite like talking to him. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. 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. He retired and came out of retirement to face a young Joe Calzaghe, who beat him on points. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. MORE:Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? 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. 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. Chris Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. 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, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. 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. 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. 253. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. That first fight in 1990 was special. 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. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. 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. 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. Conor Benn has been cleared by the World Boxing Council of "intentionally . But it's so much better to see them like this. Barry McGuigan agreed, saying; "There was real antipathy and ill-will there. ': 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. ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. 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. 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. 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 takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. 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). 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