Click 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. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. Eubank gets to his feet. he asks Sportsmail. Conor Benn has been cleared by the World Boxing Council of "intentionally . For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. The Sporting News has all the information you need for a domestic grudge match like no other. 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But with Benn absent, Eubank, in his jodhpurs and that sheriff badge, has the floor. We are men like you or anyone else. The two British Boxing legends turned out to the event held at the Porsche Centre Wolverhampton, hosted by ShowFighter UK in . Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? 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. 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". 'Hate him?' A succession of perhaps understandably tepid encounters followed, with Eubank defending the belt he won on that fateful night seven times over the course of two years. Contact Customer Service My Account Basket: 0 items - 0.00. ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. Eubank appears almost emotional as he heads for a tangent to develop his point. But these are strange times and this is the fourth date of 17 as Eubank, now 55, and Benn, 57, tour Britain, talking and reminiscing and confounding any sense, reasonably held, that these were two men destined to loathe each other for all of time. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. 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. 'If you are prepared to listen to me, the truth is far more interesting.'. Venue Cymru Promenade Llandudno, LL30 1BB, Box office: 01492 872000Groups: 01492 872001, An Evening with Chris Eubank & Nigel Benn. 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. BeGambleAware.org, JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). View our online Press Pack. In the rematch six months later, Eubank was on the wrong end of a split decision. 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. 'What kind of interview is this?' To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. The bell then rang to begin the fight. The heavily hyped bout at the O 2 on Saturday night is rooted in the animosity between the fighters' fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, who shared two brutal and bitter contests in the . For other inquiries, Contact Us. 'But Chris,' replies the son of God. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. This event occurred in November 2022. Eubank too lost his title and unbeaten record, also to Collins by a split decision. 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. 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, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 You know his brother was killed by racists when Nigel was eight years old. That first fight in 1990 was special. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. Conor Nigel Benn Retweeted. It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. Most boxing experts agree that this was a truly classic round, Gutteridge referring to the two 'magnificent warriors' at its climax. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. 'Is your piece going to be frivolous? 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. 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. By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. 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. At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. 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. The shirt carrying a sheriff's badge. All of the shows cancelled will be rescheduled to a later date this year. . Fans can buy the fight from September 19. 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. That is the real story. Conor Nigel Benn . But it's so much better to see them like this. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. I had a good role model. 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). "These shows will be rescheduled to a later date in 2021.. Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. 'Look at the Windrush generation. 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. Despite the understandable clamour for a trilogy, a third fight did not materialise. For close to the next 15 minutes of this interview, the back-and-forth will be relentless. 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. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. My dad was faithful to my mother. "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" ', Eubank: 'Your dad was a man. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. 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. 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. 'I have information for him. 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. 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". 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. They laugh, the crowd laughs. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. . And so he undoes one of the buttons on his shirt. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. That doesn't happen without Chris. I am so grateful he was there. Eubank Jr vs. Benn will be shown by DAZN globally. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. 'On Gladiator,' Eubank says, 'this man even tried to kill me with a wooden sword. This isn't luck that we ended up together in our lives. The Trilogy Tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. His legs stiffened and Eubank laid on punishment in the corner. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . asks Eubank. The end came when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank, meeting twice to contest world titles. 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. 'He just had to do his swagger,' Benn says, and he starts mimicking that old glare Eubank used to do over his shoulder. The Trilogy tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? It would be Eubank's fifteenth defence of his world title. 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. When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. 'McClellan was brought here by Don King to beat Nigel in a dog fight, but the dog recognised the handler. Let the battles begin, Nigel Benn said: Im looking forward to working with Chris again but this tour will be different because of our sons fight. The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. 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. And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. But it is good. 253. 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. An Evening with Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. 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. By Guy Birchall, news reporter Wednesday 5 October 2022 16:54, UK Over 42,000 crammed Old Trafford for this bout, which was watched by half a billion people worldwide. 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'. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. ', Eubank: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. 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. It was a contract signing like no other. Like Ali and Frazier, both were the polar opposites, but what they shared was immense fighting heart and insurmountable pride. 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. His hope, he says, is to explain why Benn is the way he is. Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) has the advantage in size and . The key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. In his 13th fight, when he put the Peynaud scare to bed, Benn won the vacant WBA Continental welterweight title. Brilliantly, dangerously bewildered. 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. 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. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. This is closer to the bigger Eubank Jr's natural weight but a rehydration clause will offset any perceived advantage in that regard. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. Catchweights do not necessarily preclude world titles from being on the line. Logistics of the tour or some such. It shows a tear running down his left cheek. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. But what fights, what fights." Simply The Best. OVERVIEW. 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 approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. Benn forced Eubank to take a count in the eighth round, the challenger protested that hed slipped, but his left eye was swollen shut. Truly. 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. 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. 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). He was frothing at the mouth.'. 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. '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. Eubank has his say on Benn; Benn still requires no exoneration. 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. Eubank Jr vs Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn. Benn: 'Chris, no. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . But here we are, deep into a chat loaded with empathy and insight and impersonations. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. 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. 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. The end came in the closing seconds of round nine after Eubank crashed a right into Benns jaw. The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . 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. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. The fight itself did not quite reach the heights of brutality of the first, as neither man was as badly hurt. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. 3 min read. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. 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. ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. Judge Harry Gibbs scored it 115-113 to Eubank, Carol Castellano awarded it 114-113 to Benn and Chuck Hassett had it 114-114 even, meaning a split decision draw. By 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. A tense rivalry fight is guaranteed and these popular boxing tickets are expected to sell out quickly! Benn survived the flurry and clinched, but a straight right from Eubank sent him into a corner, and Steele stepped in to end the flurry with five seconds left of round nine, ending what he called; "The most dramatic fight I've ever refereed". I would like you to see something.'. Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. Benn won. 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. Both clocked in a score of 860, much to Conor's surprise. 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. here StubHub currently has tickets priced between 204 and 4,200, with the to-listed VIP ticket an eye-watering 7,164. Brilliantly, dangerously different. The pair never fought again, despite a 6 million bout at Wembley stadium being touted for Eubank's eight-fight Sky deal. Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. A rematch was held three years later. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. fairer and smarter way to discover events they love., 2001 - 2023 Skiddle Ltd | Skiddle is a registered trademark | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. of himself and his father Nigel Benn . 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. He always was a little bewildered by Eubank, was Nigel Benn. 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. Between them, the two fighters have boxed 11 times at the London venue and won on every occasion, so something has to give. He remains under investigation by UKAD . Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. 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. We have just bonded. Required fields are marked *. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. 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. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. We are gentlemen now, grown-ups. By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. 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. 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. This boxing glove was personally signed by Chris Eubank on March 31, 2020 and Nigel Benn on June 13, 2022. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. 'Good,' says Eubank. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. He likes to talk more than me and I am fine with that.'. 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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