v Benn. 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. I disagree. Click 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 much-anticipated meeting would have seen the sons of Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank collide three decades on from the British middleweight pair's own in-ring battles during their professional . ': 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. We are men like you or anyone else. 'I know my fitness is still the same. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. 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. Like Ali and Frazier, both were the polar opposites, but what they shared was immense fighting heart and insurmountable pride. What did they have to go through, to become that resilient, that hard, that prideful? 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. In his 13th fight, when he put the Peynaud scare to bed, Benn won the vacant WBA Continental welterweight title. Truly. Search for: Go SALE; Sylvester Stallone Collection. 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. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" 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. 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. With that, a pattern is set. 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. Riath Al-Samarrai for the Daily Mail The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at. 'McClellan was brought here by Don King to beat Nigel in a dog fight, but the dog recognised the handler. he asks Sportsmail. 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. Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. 'Time gives us the ability to look at what one has to go through. A tense rivalry fight is guaranteed and these popular boxing tickets are expected to sell out quickly! 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. ', Benn seems to be more open. Logistics of the tour or some such. Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. 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. 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. Conor is different. 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. He remains under investigation by UKAD . 'The best deodorant you can use is a lemon,' says Eubank. Fans can buy the fight from September 19. 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. Benn took to . Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. 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. 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. T&Cs apply. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. 'If you are prepared to listen to me, the truth is far more interesting.'. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will continue a simmering family feud that has spanned more than three decades and defined an era in British boxing when they collide in a blockbuster showdown. , updated Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. Autographs & Memorabilia It's time to win while you wait. Conor Nigel Benn . 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. I would like you to see something.'. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. Astonishingly, Don King had not written the event of a draw into the contract, and as a result, neither fighter was contractually bound to join him. 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. 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 'You still had the earthly spirit. 'I enjoy his company. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. Benn, known as The Dark Destroyer, was twice world champion, holding the WBO Middleweight Champion title and WBC Super Middleweight title. asks Eubank. 34.99 . 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. 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. 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. 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. 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. 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. 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. 'I mean huh?'. 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. 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. 'Good,' says Eubank. 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. Which is why he is raising his eyebrows. Show] 478. '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. 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. We still might. 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. 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. 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. 'I was watching Conor sparring earlier and I said, "You look like Eubank!" This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. View our online Press Pack. No one knows what he knows. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. 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. 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. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. 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. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. He has never boxed 12 rounds, with his three bouts scheduled to go the championship distance all ending well before halfway. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. Chris Eubank Stops. Chris Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. Benn: 'Chris, no. Over 42,000 crammed Old Trafford for this bout, which was watched by half a billion people worldwide. Conor, the son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn, has now . MORE:Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? All those with tickets for cancelled shows will be notified directly by event promoters. But it's so much better to see them like this. By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. That is how I look at Nigel.'. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. 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, Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. ', Eubank: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. 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. It was a contract signing like no other. Those are the truths. Eubank too lost his title and unbeaten record, also to Collins by a split decision. Most boxing experts agree that this was a truly classic round, Gutteridge referring to the two 'magnificent warriors' at its climax. 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. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. 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 front of 40,000 fans at Old Trafford ended in a draw. Between them, the two fighters have boxed 11 times at the London venue and won on every occasion, so something has to give. Brilliantly, dangerously different. The O2 Arena in London will play host to the catchweight clash, set at 157 pounds, and it will . 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. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. 'Is your piece going to be frivolous? Eubank doesn't wish to accept it just yet. Any size donation is welcome and we thank you for your continued support. The pair never fought again, despite a 6 million bout at Wembley stadium being touted for Eubank's eight-fight Sky deal. 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. Eubanks relatively more measured and slicker boxing had reaped rewards, despite him having to fight through a badly cut tongue. 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. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. 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. Benn, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. 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. In the rematch six months later, Eubank was on the wrong end of a split decision. That doesn't happen without Chris. Because that is not me. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have. 'If you use your brain and think about it, those roll-ons are chemicals. Simply The Best. 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. Nigel and I understand that there is maybe only a handful of people like this on the planet. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. The final scores were 115113 Eubank, 114113 Benn, and 114114. Eubank finished the round strongly and posed and preened between the rounds. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. He was pivoting, shimmying, something new. 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. He retired and came out of retirement to face a young Joe Calzaghe, who beat him on points. We used to throw bullseyes at the board, and now maybe it would be a 25 at best. Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. to find out more. 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. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. The pair are scheduled. Eubank has his say on Benn; Benn still requires no exoneration. 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). Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. Without him would I even be here now? Show more Show more Chat Replay is disabled for this Premiere. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. We would hit bullseyes. 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. The British public began to demand the fight to be made. He has defended that seven times, including in quickfire stoppage wins over gatekeepers Samuel Vargas, Chris Algieri and Chris van Heerden. Featured. 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. By Now 32 and 11 years on from his professional debut, Eubank Jr's career has been a curious one. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. The shirt carrying a sheriff's badge. 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. Required fields are marked *. Benn won. Please note: The event information above has been added by the organiser. For other inquiries, Contact Us. OVERVIEW. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. Benn isn't having it. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." Gigs Clubs Festivals Things to do, On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a Eubank Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. 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 then savaged Iran Barkley within one round in his first defence. ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. He always was different, Chris Eubank. . 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. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. The bout was declared a draw Benn retained his WBC belt, Eubank his WBO championship. 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. 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. I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. 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. 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. He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. For Benn, read Eubank, beaten around for 10 and a half rounds by Watson. A price is yet to be announced, but DAZN PPV's UK debut, the trilogy fight between Canelo and Golovkin, will cost 9.99. 'I watched that fight today and I cried for an hour. 'I love watching Conor,' says Eubank. I love him.'. It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. 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. 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". 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 Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. ', Before this audience, they bounce off one another for an hour. 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. The Sporting News has all the information you need for a domestic grudge match like no other. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . We are gentlemen now, grown-ups. Copyright 2023 GV Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved. 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. Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) has the advantage in size and . Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. By Jon Peake 29th Oct 2021, 3:52pm - 1 min read Conversation turns to their sons. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. fairer and smarter way to discover events they love., 2001 - 2023 Skiddle Ltd | Skiddle is a registered trademark | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . 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. Benn is running late but Eubank is here. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. 'Hate him?' Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. 'Chris should be world champ,' says Benn. 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