Like Ali and Frazier, both were the polar opposites, but what they shared was immense fighting heart and insurmountable pride. 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. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." 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. Which is why he is now rubbing his armpits with a lemon. Benn won. The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. Because that is not me. It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. Very few fighters have that ability to take someone out in one like you could. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Benn is running late but Eubank is here. It's not like the ones we have seen before. Between them, the two fighters have boxed 11 times at the London venue and won on every occasion, so something has to give. It isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. They never were destined to agree on everything. 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. 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. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. 'Look at the Windrush generation. 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. StubHub currently has tickets priced between 204 and 4,200, with the to-listed VIP ticket an eye-watering 7,164. Are you in? 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. By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. But here we are, deep into a chat loaded with empathy and insight and impersonations. Chris Eubank Jr will face Conor Benn in a catchweight fight on October 8 at the O2 Arena in London, it has been confirmed. Truly. 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. 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. Benn, who had also moved up to super middleweight, won the WBC super middleweight title in Italy, beating Mauro Galvano. We have wisdom now. Benn was a blistering. We are the guys who were the fiercest. 'They brought over this man, the mini-Mike Tyson,' Eubank says. The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . T&Cs apply. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. 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 Jr vs Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn. Gigs Clubs Festivals Things to do, On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 'The best deodorant you can use is a lemon,' says Eubank. DAZN takes a look back at the start of the rivalry between the Benn and Eubank dynasties as Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. prepare to continue in their fathers' footsteps.Watch #EubankJrBenn | Live on DAZN.com worldwide | DAZN PPV in UK, Ireland, Aus \u0026 NZWatch all the build-up as born rivals take to the stage: https://bit.ly/EubankJrBennDAZNSubscribe to our YouTube channel http://bit.ly/DAZNBoxingYouTubeDownload the DAZN app now http://bit.ly/DAZNYoutubeFollow DAZN Boxing On Social Media Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DAZNBoxingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DAZNBoxingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DAZNThe DAZN Boxing Show https://bit.ly/3EQ70HNDAZN Rewind https://bit.ly/32iAaRT#eubankjrbenn #DAZN #DAZNBoxing #Boxing 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. 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. 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. Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. 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', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. Show] 478. Free delivery for many products! For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. 'I mean huh?'. Your email address will not be published. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. In November 1990, Benn suffered his second defeat at the hands of enigmatic showman Chris Eubank and one of the most turbulent rivalries in British sporting history was born. 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. 'We weren't the same then,' Eubank replies. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August Benn has finally arrived. 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. 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. at the best online prices at eBay! It shows a tear running down his left cheek. The pair are scheduled. says Eubank, and he throws in one of his theatrical pauses. Those are the truths. 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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. Let the battles begin, Benn added: Im looking forward to working with Chris again but this tour will be different because of our sons fight. But with Benn absent, Eubank, in his jodhpurs and that sheriff badge, has the floor. 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. This time, he retired for good. A second-round stoppage of Van Heerden last time out was Benn's 14th KO win. 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. here Eubank finished the round strongly and posed and preened between the rounds. 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. By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. They decided to sabotage his entrance music. We've got a free to enter competition with Pokerstars Casino that will see one lucky Sun reader win a cool 5,000. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. He likes to talk more than me and I am fine with that.'. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. Eubank gets to his feet. 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. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . 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And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". 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. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. 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. Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. I had a good role model. Please note: The event information above has been added by the organiser. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. 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. 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. 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. Nigel and I understand that there is maybe only a handful of people like this on the planet. For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. Benn took to . ', Eubank: 'Your dad was a man. We have just bonded. 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. Tickets for An Evening with Benn and Eubank can be . Brilliantly, dangerously bewildered. 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. 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. Benn isn't having it. 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. Coordinated by Gold Star Promotions, the tour will wrap up in Hartlepool on November 13. Conor is different. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. He always was different, Chris Eubank. And so he undoes one of the buttons on his shirt. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A spokesperson for Eubank said: "Chris Eubank has tested positive for Covid-19. View our online Press Pack. 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. WATCH: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn on DAZN. 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. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. 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. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. 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. That is the real story. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. Conor Nigel Benn Retweeted. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . 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. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? Benn: 'Chris, no. 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. He has never boxed 12 rounds, with his three bouts scheduled to go the championship distance all ending well before halfway. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. 'What were the building blocks of us as fighters, as warriors? The British public began to demand the fight to be made. And it is also why the 200 or so who have come here, to the Wodson Park Leisure Centre in Hertfordshire, will soon raise theirs, when these guys leave this interview and head downstairs. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. 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? 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. It has taken a while to reach this point, both in the bringing of old enemies to a table in a leisure centre and in the journey of this conversation. OVERVIEW. That was my vision. ', Benn seems to be more open. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank, meeting twice to contest world titles. His hope, he says, is to explain why Benn is the way he is. ', Eubank: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. Were you there? He punches hard as well. 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. You know his brother was killed by racists when Nigel was eight years old. He has defended that seven times, including in quickfire stoppage wins over gatekeepers Samuel Vargas, Chris Algieri and Chris van Heerden. . Once Benn had agreed to the first fight with Eubank, his entourage began plotting ways to demoralise Eubank and 'even things up'. 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". . 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 some stage in all of that a plate of lemon slices has appeared and a surreal evening is about to take another unusual turn. It's good stuff. 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. Eubank has his say on Benn; Benn still requires no exoneration. He then savaged Iran Barkley within one round in his first defence. 'How do I feel about Nigel Benn?' 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). 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. That first fight in 1990 was special. He remains under investigation by UKAD . The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. 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. 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. "These shows will be rescheduled to a later date in 2021.. For McClellan's difficulties, read Michael Watson and his. Eubanks relatively more measured and slicker boxing had reaped rewards, despite him having to fight through a badly cut tongue. He approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. By Jon Peake 29th Oct 2021, 3:52pm - 1 min read But it is good. The final scores were 115113 Eubank, 114113 Benn, and 114114. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. So why do it? The bell then rang to begin the fight. 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 . He ran towards the fire. 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. On they go, disputing low blows in the second fight, giving some patter and sharing some praise. But what fights, what fights." He always was a little bewildered by Eubank, was Nigel Benn. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. of himself and his father Nigel Benn . Conversation turns to their sons. For Benn, read Eubank, beaten around for 10 and a half rounds by Watson. I wouldn't have beaten him in that first fight had I not respected him, and you're talking now to a man who sees himself as a doctor in this craft. 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. 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. 'I have information for him. 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. The Sporting News has all the information you need for a domestic grudge match like no other. ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. It was me. '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. I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn, at Porsche Centre Wolverhampton.. Don King's contract stipulated that not only would the winner join his stable of fighters, but also the loser. 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. Eubank ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. No one knows what he knows. Benn hated Eubank back then and said as much; Eubank maintains his only feeling towards Benn was 'indifference', and was always pointed in saying the less eloquent half of British boxing's greatest rivalry was too crude as a fighter to be on his level. 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. Collins also inflicted a pair of defeats upon Benn the following year, losses that would prove to be the last acts of a superb career. Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. 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. 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