It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. 'You still had the earthly spirit. 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. 'I've got to be honest,' says Benn. 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 and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. A rematch was held three years later. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. he asks Sportsmail. 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. But in this instance, no world titles are up for grabs. asks Eubank. But he's made it clear, 'I want Chris Eubank Jr, I want Gervonta Davis, I want Kell Brook, I want Manny Pacquiao.'" [@DAZNBoxing. IM TALKING MORE EUBANK, . ', Benn seems to be more open. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Chris Eubank shuts down Piers Morgan in gripping Life Stories interview, relive their iconic two-fight rivalry from the 90s, GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED, a run for his money on a punchbag machine, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The circumstances then were truer to what we have always known about Eubank and Benn, given they almost became the prototype for the sort of ghoulish bout between veterans that is now so popular. He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. FULL FIGHT | Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank (1990) DAZN Boxing 3.12M subscribers Subscribe 2.1K 175K views 4 months ago #DAZN #DAZNBoxing #Boxing DAZN takes a look back at the start of the. says Eubank, and he throws in one of his theatrical pauses. The shirt carrying a sheriff's badge. 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. Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. 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. "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. 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. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK.
"I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." In the sixth round, Benn was docked a point for persistent low blows, a moment that would prove crucial in the final outcome. 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. 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. Are you in? It's time to win while you wait. But with Benn absent, Eubank, in his jodhpurs and that sheriff badge, has the floor. No one knows what he knows. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. But do you want to do this for a living, to take yourself out of the rat race and stand at the top? 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. Required fields are marked *. 'You always impersonate me like I was a sissy,' he says, demonstrating the correct positioning. Benn, known as The Dark Destroyer, was twice world champion, holding the WBO Middleweight Champion title and WBC Super Middleweight title. Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. Eubank was trapped in the corner when an overhand right caught him on top of the head, knocking him down. Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. Eubank and. 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. 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. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. 20th October 2021. We are the guys who were the fiercest. Chris Eubank Jr will face Conor Benn in a catchweight fight on October 8 at the O2 Arena in London, it has been confirmed. of himself and his father 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. He and Benn had a third encounter of sorts in a bizarre British TV spectacle where they trained as Roman warriors and duelled in an ancient amphitheatre. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have. 'McClellan was brought here by Don King to beat Nigel in a dog fight, but the dog recognised the handler. 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. Nov 03 2022 Douglas, Villa Marina & Gaiety Theatre Complex An Evening With Benn and Eubank Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn Oct 30 2022 Lighthouse, Poole Benn and Eubank: The Trilogy Tour Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank Dec 01 2017 Norwich, Epic Studios Chris Eubank Nov 30 2017 1,566. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn,. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . The final scores were 115113 Eubank, 114113 Benn, and 114114. Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. The pair are scheduled. The Sporting News has all the information you need for a domestic grudge match like no other. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. I love him.'. By Guy Birchall, news reporter Wednesday 5 October 2022 16:54, UK ', 'I am not going there,' says the other man, the one who used to hit Eubank harder than anyone else. I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. 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: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. Tickets. 'We spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. BeGambleAware.org, JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. Once Benn had agreed to the first fight with Eubank, his entourage began plotting ways to demoralise Eubank and 'even things up'. He was up quickly, claiming it was a slip, but took the eight count regardless from Richard Steele. Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. A warrior. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. It was me. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. They decided to sabotage his entrance music. 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. Benn, who had also moved up to super middleweight, won the WBC super middleweight title in Italy, beating Mauro Galvano. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. And Benn's father Nigel has admitted he text his son demanding that the pair fight at 160lb after images emerged . Conor Nigel Benn . The bell then rang to begin the fight. Your email address will not be published. I would like you to see something.'. He was frothing at the mouth.'. The end came in the closing seconds of round nine after Eubank crashed a right into Benns jaw. He approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. He is, as it happens. 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. In the UK, the fight will be available via the streaming service's pay-per-view platform. 'I know my fitness is still the same. However, it is unclear whether Jones will lead the corner on fight night against Benn, with Eubank Jr having expressed a desire to have his father involved given the particular magnitude of the contest. It's good stuff. 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. We are gentlemen now, grown-ups. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. Benn faced Gerald McClellan, pound-for-pound one of the most devastating fighters of the 90s, and his career paralleled Eubank's when McClellan was paralyzed as a result of this bout. 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. 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. In the fourth round, Eubank took a ferocious right uppercut to the chin when breaking from a clinch. It was a contract signing like no other. 'On Gladiator,' Eubank says, 'this man even tried to kill me with a wooden sword. StubHub currently has tickets priced between 204 and 4,200, with the to-listed VIP ticket an eye-watering 7,164. For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. 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. 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. Nigel and I understand that there is maybe only a handful of people like this on the planet. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. October 14 - Coventry Building Society Arena, October 28 - Southampton Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour Hotel, The hardest primary schools in Coventry to get into, Coventry hospital 'requires improvement' amid claims of poor care and bullying among staff, The King 'deeply grateful' for messages of condolence in wake of Her Majesty's passing, Pub can't attract new landlord despite 350,000 makeover, Accession Proclamation read in Coventry to officially declare Charles III as King, Former boxers Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour to Coventry in October. He ran towards the fire. 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 Hate Game, a book documenting this boxing rivalry, written by Ben Dirs, was published in 2013. The British public began to demand the fight to be made. 'My goal in boxing was to be Southern Area champion, might have a shot at the British, might own my own terraced house like my dad. The record stood with the champion being 27-1-0 with 92-percent of those matchesor . The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. For McClellan's difficulties, read Michael Watson and his. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. 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. Conor, the son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn, has now . 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. Contact Customer Service My Account Basket: 0 items - 0.00. By
WATCH: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn on DAZN. 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. 'He just had to do his swagger,' Benn says, and he starts mimicking that old glare Eubank used to do over his shoulder. 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. 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. 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. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. Over 42,000 crammed Old Trafford for this bout, which was watched by half a billion people worldwide. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. If, not when, the third fight takes place, it is tough to know quite what to expect. After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. Chris Eubank Stops. 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. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. By Jon Peake 29th Oct 2021, 3:52pm - 1 min read Tickets for An Evening with Benn and Eubank can be . Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . '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. When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. 'I enjoy his company. Despite the understandable clamour for a trilogy, a third fight did not materialise. I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle., Benn vs Eubank The Trilogy Tour New Dates, October 14 Coventry Building Society Arena, October 28 Southampton Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour Hotel, Your email address will not be published. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. . 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