What is it that fortified them as men? The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at. They will talk about the truth behind the rivalry, the real ferocity of their two famous boxing matches, their subsequent lives and careers as well as their sons' match-up. 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 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. We used to throw bullseyes at the board, and now maybe it would be a 25 at best. And so he undoes one of the buttons on his shirt. It comes after Benn, 26, returned what promoters said was an "adverse. Benn was a blistering. 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. 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'What were the building blocks of us as fighters, as warriors? We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 'I actually quite like talking to him. 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. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. A spokesperson for Eubank said: "Chris Eubank has tested positive for Covid-19. The end came in the closing seconds of round nine after Eubank crashed a right into Benns jaw. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". at the best online prices at eBay! By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. Riath Al-Samarrai for the Daily Mail BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 'Time gives us the ability to look at what one has to go through. 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. And Benn's father Nigel has admitted he text his son demanding that the pair fight at 160lb after images emerged . Something went wrong, please try again later. I would prefer him to have a run-out. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. The fight itself did not quite reach the heights of brutality of the first, as neither man was as badly hurt. Benn, who had also moved up to super middleweight, won the WBC super middleweight title in Italy, beating Mauro Galvano. But with Benn absent, Eubank, in his jodhpurs and that sheriff badge, has the floor. The eccentric fighter was agitated by the trash talk from Nigel Benn as he put pen to paper. Don King's contract stipulated that not only would the winner join his stable of fighters, but also the loser. He was pivoting, shimmying, something new. Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. 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. He is, as it happens. ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. 'I mean huh?'. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. We have just bonded. 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. 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. 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. Benn took to . Nigel is knocked out of the ring but he gets back in and runs towards the fire. The 26 . 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. The key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. The Trilogy tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. In the immediate aftermath of his loss to Saunders, he stopped Chudinov in the final round to be crowned WBA interim champion and defended that status with a two-round blowout against Tony Jeter. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. Because that is not me. 'I have information for him. Conversation turns to their sons. He approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. The O2 Arena in London will play host to the catchweight clash, set at 157 pounds, and it will . 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 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. Eubank too lost his title and unbeaten record, also to Collins by a split decision. The Hate Game, a book documenting this boxing rivalry, written by Ben Dirs, was published in 2013. 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. He always was a little bewildered by Eubank, was Nigel Benn. 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. 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. Your email address will not be published. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. The Trilogy Tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By 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. . That is how I look at Nigel.'. 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According to some estimates, half a billion watched their rematch on television in 1993 and Benn probably edged it, but the judges gave a draw. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. Conor Nigel Benn Retweeted. 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. A more wary Benn now sought to catch Eubank with flashing overhand shots followed by short hooks. The Sporting News has all the information you need for a domestic grudge match like no other. It collapsed after three years of talks because 'Chris is impossible', Benn told me in 2015. Eubank Jr vs. Benn will be shown by DAZN globally. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. Eubank is in isolation and said to be experiencing "mild symptoms" of coronavirus, meaning he will miss four dates of The Trilogy Tour: Benn v Eubank III. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. 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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. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. But what fights, what fights." All of the shows cancelled will be rescheduled to a later date this year. 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 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). 'I know my fitness is still the same. 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. 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". Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. 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. 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 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. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. 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The main problem with getting Eubank and Benn's sons together professionally is they have each campaigned in different weight classes. 'But Chris,' replies the son of God. 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? Now 32 and 11 years on from his professional debut, Eubank Jr's career has been a curious one. But it is good. 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 second-round stoppage of Van Heerden last time out was Benn's 14th KO win. The pair are scheduled. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. 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. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. All those with tickets for cancelled shows will be notified directly by event promoters. The old fighters are downstairs and putting on a show. That was my vision. 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. It was a contract signing like no other. We both had a bit of pride.'. 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. Conor is different. 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. 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. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. But he's made it clear, 'I want Chris Eubank Jr, I want Gervonta Davis, I want Kell Brook, I want Manny Pacquiao.'" [@DAZNBoxing. Eubank was trapped in the corner when an overhand right caught him on top of the head, knocking him down. Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn was originally supposed to be held on 08 October 2022, however, was postponed after Benn tested positive in a random drug test from UKAD. The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . It's not like the ones we have seen before. 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. 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). 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. Search for: Go SALE; Sylvester Stallone Collection. 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). Benn, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. Both clocked in a score of 860, much to Conor's surprise. The final scores were 115113 Eubank, 114113 Benn, and 114114. I had a good role model. 'Good,' says Eubank. 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. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. 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. 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 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. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. 'We weren't the same then,' Eubank replies. 'I love watching Conor,' says Eubank. With that, a pattern is set. 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, For more information seegoldstarpromotions.co.uk, Designed, developed, and hosted by Sugar Cube Productions. 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. No one knows what he knows. He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank, meeting twice to contest world titles. [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. Fans can buy the fight from September 19. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. 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. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. We could have seen these guys fighting again. , updated of himself and his father Nigel Benn . 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. 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. 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. Chris Eubank Stops. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. In his 13th fight, when he put the Peynaud scare to bed, Benn won the vacant WBA Continental welterweight title. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. 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. Barry McGuigan agreed, saying; "There was real antipathy and ill-will there. He won the lightly-regarded IBO super-middleweight belt with a 10th-round TKO win over Renold Quinlan in April 2017, having won and defended the British middleweight title against Nick Blackwell and Doran respectively the previous year. Is he coming here tonight?' By Jon Peake 29th Oct 2021, 3:52pm - 1 min read Once Benn had agreed to the first fight with Eubank, his entourage began plotting ways to demoralise Eubank and 'even things up'. Eubank retired after a torch-passing moment in defeat to Joe Calzaghe, who won his old vacant WBO strap, and a pair of gallant attempts to win the WBO cruiserweight title from Carl Thompson came up short. He then savaged Iran Barkley within one round in his first defence. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn,. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. Benn is running late but Eubank is here. 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. Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories. It would be Eubank's fifteenth defence of his world title. Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. 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. 'What kind of interview is this?' . Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. Eubank Snr, a regular visitor to Coventry and Warwickshire this year, said: "As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. 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. Simply The Best. He has never boxed 12 rounds, with his three bouts scheduled to go the championship distance all ending well before halfway. Chris Eubank Jr will face Conor Benn in a catchweight fight on October 8 at the O2 Arena in London, it has been confirmed. Tickets start at 34 . 'On Gladiator,' Eubank says, 'this man even tried to kill me with a wooden sword. 3 min read. 'I was watching Conor sparring earlier and I said, "You look like Eubank!" Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. View our online Press Pack. We would hit bullseyes. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. Is there a big enough bridge in the world? 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. By continuing to use this website you agree to our cookie policy. Without him would I even be here now? 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. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. 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. 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