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. Chris Eubank Stops. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. 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. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. 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. I am so grateful he was there. When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. 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. 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. 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn, at Porsche Centre Wolverhampton.. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 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. 'I love watching Conor,' says Eubank. 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. But it is good. It's good stuff. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have. Tickets for An Evening with Benn and Eubank can be . 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. 'We weren't the same then,' Eubank replies. [1] Eddie Hearn stated that the fight has been built on the legacy of the two brutal bouts between Eubank Sr and Benn Sr in the 1990s. 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. Chris Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. ', Eubank: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. ': Jake Paul speaks after defeat to Tommy Fury, Ben Stokes speaks after England's 'agonising' defeat to New Zealand, Newcastle fans get ready ahead of Carabao Cup final with Man Utd, Waleed Aly compares T20 Women's World Cup to under 12s cricket, Ange Postecoglou hails 'outstanding' Kyogo Furuhashi after Hampden heroics, Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira pays tribute to John Motson, Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo seen training after injury, NUFC fans gather in Trafalgar Square ahead of Carabao Cup final, Fury and Paul clash during weigh-in before fight, Shaw says first trophy in six years will mean everything to club. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. 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. Benn's eye was swollen shut by the fifth round, and in the sixth Eubank began throwing shots at Benn who was covering up on the ropes. After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. The Trilogy tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. 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. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. Benn, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. 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. . Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. Free delivery for many products! The bout was declared a draw Benn retained his WBC belt, Eubank his WBO championship. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. All those with tickets for cancelled shows will be notified directly by event promoters. We would hit bullseyes. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. The pair were going to tour the country and relive their iconic two-fight rivalry from the 90s. Conor is different. 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. Despite the understandable clamour for a trilogy, a third fight did not materialise. So why do it? 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 young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. 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. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. View our online Press Pack. The fight itself did not quite reach the heights of brutality of the first, as neither man was as badly hurt. By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. 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. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. On stage they will talk about the truth behind the rivalry, the real ferocity of the two boxing matches, their subsequent lives and successful careers as well as their sons match. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. Benn [right] was set to take on Eubank Jr [left] before the fight was cancelled at the eleventh hour due to the revelation of the adverse findings. 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 second-round stoppage of Van Heerden last time out was Benn's 14th KO win. 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. 'He just had to do his swagger,' Benn says, and he starts mimicking that old glare Eubank used to do over his shoulder. 'Chris should be world champ,' says Benn. Search for: Go SALE; Sylvester Stallone Collection. 'On Gladiator,' Eubank says, 'this man even tried to kill me with a wooden sword. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. Without him would I even be here now? Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. 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. ', Eubank: 'Your dad was a man. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. T&Cs apply. 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? 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. I had a good role model. Brilliantly, dangerously bewildered. 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'. MORE:Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? Benn was a blistering. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By WHAT TO EXPECT He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. 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. 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. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. I want to show this to Nigel tonight. 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. Catchweights do not necessarily preclude world titles from being on the line. Eubank appears almost emotional as he heads for a tangent to develop his point. here CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. But in this instance, no world titles are up for grabs. 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 rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. 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. 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. Brilliantly, dangerously different. 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 First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. The pair never fought again, despite a 6 million bout at Wembley stadium being touted for Eubank's eight-fight Sky deal. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. This boxing glove was personally signed by Chris Eubank on March 31, 2020 and Nigel Benn on June 13, 2022. It was his movement. 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. What is it that fortified them as men? , updated 'The best deodorant you can use is a lemon,' says Eubank. 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. 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 . Truly. 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. If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. The iconic former fighters are returning to the stage to tell their stories, Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. READ MORE:King Charles III 'badly bullied ' at school, former classmate reveals. 20th October 2021. 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. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. Copyright 2023 GV Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. 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. Is there a big enough bridge in the world? I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. His hope, he says, is to explain why Benn is the way he is. Your email address will not be published. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. Eubank was trapped in the corner when an overhand right caught him on top of the head, knocking him down. We used to throw bullseyes at the board, and now maybe it would be a 25 at best. Benn isn't having it. In the fourth round, Eubank took a ferocious right uppercut to the chin when breaking from a clinch. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. By continuing to use this website you agree to our cookie policy. At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. 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. That first fight in 1990 was special. 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. 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. 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. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. In the UK, the fight will be available via the streaming service's pay-per-view platform. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. We could have seen these guys fighting again. 'You always impersonate me like I was a sissy,' he says, demonstrating the correct positioning. The record stood with the champion being 27-1-0 with 92-percent of those matchesor . Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. 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. A rematch was held three years later. He was up quickly, claiming it was a slip, but took the eight count regardless from Richard Steele. ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. Benn, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight. 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. A more wary Benn now sought to catch Eubank with flashing overhand shots followed by short hooks. 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. Which is why he is now rubbing his armpits with a lemon. 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. Is he coming here tonight?' 'I was watching Conor sparring earlier and I said, "You look like Eubank!" ', Benn cuts in. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. But with Benn absent, Eubank, in his jodhpurs and that sheriff badge, has the floor. The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories. 'How do I feel about Nigel Benn?' 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. 'What kind of interview is this?' By Both clocked in a score of 860, much to Conor's surprise. This is sensible and that is madness. Most boxing experts agree that this was a truly classic round, Gutteridge referring to the two 'magnificent warriors' at its climax. You were a boy.'. This is closer to the bigger Eubank Jr's natural weight but a rehydration clause will offset any perceived advantage in that regard. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Voice Newspaper is committed to celebrating black excellence, campaigning for positive change and informing the black community on important issues. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. at the best online prices at eBay! As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. 253. says Eubank, and he throws in one of his theatrical pauses. 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. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. As Eubank made his ring walk to the sound of Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best' (his ring moniker), the record suddenly stopped. WATCH: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn on DAZN. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. 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. Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. 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. Eubank Jr vs Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn. 'If you use your brain and think about it, those roll-ons are chemicals. Conor Nigel Benn's Tweets. We've got a free to enter competition with Pokerstars Casino that will see one lucky Sun reader win a cool 5,000. 'I've got to be honest,' says Benn. The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. Logistics of the tour or some such. Tickets. Those are the truths. 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. v Benn. Required fields are marked *. Between them, the two fighters have boxed 11 times at the London venue and won on every occasion, so something has to give. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. . 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