One such exchange saw Benn in a corner knocked through the ropes, though Eubank used his body as well and Benn was not badly hurt. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. Contact Customer Service My Account Basket: 0 items - 0.00. A warrior. 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. But do you want to do this for a living, to take yourself out of the rat race and stand at the top? 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. 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. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn endured a fierce boxing rivalry during the 1990s Eubank defeated Benn in 1990 before their rematch was deemed a draw in 1993 There was no love lost between. ', Benn cuts in. 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. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. I had a good role model. Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. It's time to win while you wait. Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. A rematch was held three years later. Please note: The event information above has been added by the organiser. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. He always was a little bewildered by Eubank, was Nigel Benn. Without him would I even be here now? Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. I want to show this to Nigel tonight. 'If you are prepared to listen to me, the truth is far more interesting.'. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. Logistics of the tour or some such. 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. The men with the famous beef are discussing a lesser-known use for lemons. Is there a big enough bridge in the world? Eubank and. The pair never fought again, despite a 6 million bout at Wembley stadium being touted for Eubank's eight-fight Sky deal. 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. Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. He also beat Dmitrii Chudinov, Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan and Tom Doran there in a 16-month period between February 2015 and June 2016. Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. Those are the truths. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. He was pivoting, shimmying, something new. 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. At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. He remains under investigation by UKAD . The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). The old fighters are downstairs and putting on a show. [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. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. Conor is different. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. The shirt carrying a sheriff's badge. 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. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. His hope, he says, is to explain why Benn is the way he is. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. 'I actually quite like talking to him. The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. Any size donation is welcome and we thank you for your continued support. You know his brother was killed by racists when Nigel was eight years old. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Brilliantly, dangerously bewildered. 'How do I feel about Nigel Benn?' And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." 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. 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. The bout was declared a draw Benn retained his WBC belt, Eubank his WBO championship. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. He was up quickly, claiming it was a slip, but took the eight count regardless from Richard Steele. Benn, whose father Nigel was a super-middleweight world champion, relinquished his license with the BBBofC after his fight with Eubank Jr was called off. 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. 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 key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. Benn was set to take on Chris Eubank Jr, in October, but their fight was cancelled after Benn's test result in August appeared suspicious to the British Boxing Board of Control. 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. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. Eubank finished the round strongly and posed and preened between the rounds. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. Benn has finally arrived. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. 18+ Play responsibly. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. 20th October 2021. We could have seen these guys fighting again. 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. 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). The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories. Something went wrong, please try again later. 34.99 . Water under the bridge? Gigs Clubs Festivals Things to do, On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a On they go, disputing low blows in the second fight, giving some patter and sharing some praise. A more wary Benn now sought to catch Eubank with flashing overhand shots followed by short hooks. Eubank too lost his title and unbeaten record, also to Collins by a split decision. So why do it? T&Cs apply. 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. 'We spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. Chris Eubank Jr will face Conor Benn in a catchweight fight on October 8 at the O2 Arena in London, it has been confirmed. 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. 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. 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. 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. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. But it's so much better to see them like this. View our online Press Pack. They laugh, the crowd laughs. IM TALKING MORE EUBANK, . If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. 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. That first fight in 1990 was special. Eubank Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. 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. A spokesperson for Eubank said: "Chris Eubank has tested positive for Covid-19. What is it that fortified them as men? 'I've got to be honest,' says Benn. This time Eubank's ring walk went off without a hitch, commentator Reg Gutteridge making the classic call when Eubank performed his customary vault over the ropes into the ring, saying The ego has landed". Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank, meeting twice to contest world titles. 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. An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! 'Look at the Windrush generation. 'You still had the earthly spirit. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. 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. We have just bonded. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. I disagree. 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. Benn, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. 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. But it is good. He likes to talk more than me and I am fine with that.'. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? 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. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. 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. 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. The pair were going to tour the country and relive their iconic two-fight rivalry from the 90s. 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. 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. 1,566. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. 'They brought over this man, the mini-Mike Tyson,' Eubank says. Conor Nigel Benn Retweeted. 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. 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 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). ', 'I am not going there,' says the other man, the one who used to hit Eubank harder than anyone else. This isn't luck that we ended up together in our lives. He has defended that seven times, including in quickfire stoppage wins over gatekeepers Samuel Vargas, Chris Algieri and Chris van Heerden. 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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. 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. 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. An Evening with Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank. 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. The O2 Arena in London will play host to the catchweight clash, set at 157 pounds, and it will . 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. Required fields are marked *. The end came when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. It is because Eubank and Benn are together again, 31 years after the savagery of that first fight, 28 after the rematch, 18 after they dressed as gladiators and came to real blows for Channel 5, and 10 after talking about another trip to the ring as middle-aged men. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. 'Nope.'. Eubank ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. We are men like you or anyone else. He approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. 'McClellan was brought here by Don King to beat Nigel in a dog fight, but the dog recognised the handler. 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. Eubank has his say on Benn; Benn still requires no exoneration. Benn is running late but Eubank is here. The pair are scheduled. He was frothing at the mouth.'. Once Benn had agreed to the first fight with Eubank, his entourage began plotting ways to demoralise Eubank and 'even things up'. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. It comes after Benn, 26, returned what promoters said was an "adverse. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. If you're looking for a upcoming event, try the links below: Click here to view all reviews or add your own . 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. Benn headed out to the United States to rebuild and reeled off five consecutive wins, claiming the then lightly regarded WBO middleweight title against Doug de Witt before stopping Thomas Hearns former conqueror Iran Barkley in a round. Like Ali and Frazier, both were the polar opposites, but what they shared was immense fighting heart and insurmountable pride. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. And so he undoes one of the buttons on his shirt. 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 . 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. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. Eubanks relatively more measured and slicker boxing had reaped rewards, despite him having to fight through a badly cut tongue. 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. 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. 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 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. ', Benn seems to be more open. 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. 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. Tickets. 'I enjoy his company. The Sporting News has all the information you need for a domestic grudge match like no other. By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. OVERVIEW. 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