This event occurred in November 2022. 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. 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. Which is why he is raising his eyebrows. At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. 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. 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. 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. Is there a big enough bridge in the world? Most boxing experts agree that this was a truly classic round, Gutteridge referring to the two 'magnificent warriors' at its climax. It's not like the ones we have seen before. Conor Nigel Benn's Tweets. 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. 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. 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. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. 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. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. I would like you to see something.'. 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. Eubank gets to his feet. Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) has the advantage in size and . This is sensible and that is madness. 'You still had the earthly spirit. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. 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 finished the round strongly and posed and preened between the rounds. 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). Judgement Day. WATCH: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn on DAZN. 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'. 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. Conor Benn has been cleared by the World Boxing Council of "intentionally . With that, a pattern is set. 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. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. 'What kind of interview is this?' Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn event in Wolverhampton on Saturday, October 22 Taking to the stage for the first time ever in Wolverhampton, the two British Boxing legends will be discussing. He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. Eubanks relatively more measured and slicker boxing had reaped rewards, despite him having to fight through a badly cut tongue. [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. I would prefer him to have a run-out. 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. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. Benn has finally arrived. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . So why do it? 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. By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. 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. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. He was up quickly, claiming it was a slip, but took the eight count regardless from Richard Steele. This is closer to the bigger Eubank Jr's natural weight but a rehydration clause will offset any perceived advantage in that regard. 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. It comes after Benn, 26, returned what promoters said was an "adverse. The two British Boxing legends turned out to the event held at the Porsche Centre Wolverhampton, hosted by ShowFighter UK in . If you're looking for a upcoming event, try the links below: Click here to view all reviews or add your own . Eubank would defend his new title three times, relinquishing to contest the vacant WBO super middleweight title against the ill-fated Michael Watson, who after winning eight of eleven rounds fell into a coma after a Eubank uppercut at the end of round 11, before the subsequent referee stoppage twenty seconds into round 12. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. 'Time gives us the ability to look at what one has to go through. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. asks Eubank. at the best online prices at eBay! I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. 'If I get into a form of conversation, leave me to speak tonight,' Eubank tells Benn. 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. The American hit Benn out of the ring in the first but was counted out on one knee in the 10th, afflicted by brain injuries that have had awful consequences. 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. He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at. 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. 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. Eubank Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. he asks Sportsmail. OVERVIEW. Conversation turns to their sons. 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. Show more Show more Chat Replay is disabled for this Premiere. 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. . He has never boxed 12 rounds, with his three bouts scheduled to go the championship distance all ending well before halfway. He punches hard as well. 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. Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? 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 is 51 and will turn 52 in January. This isn't luck that we ended up together in our lives. 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. Eubank ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. We have wisdom now. Benn took to . The key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! Benn is running late but Eubank is here. Are you in? 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. We are gentlemen now, grown-ups. 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. to find out more. After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. 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. 'Nope.'. [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. A statement earlier on Wednesday from promoters Matchroom and Wasserman Boxing said Benn had not been charged or suspended and that he and Eubank are still keen to fight. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. For Benn, read Eubank, beaten around for 10 and a half rounds by Watson. All of the shows cancelled will be rescheduled to a later date this year. Tickets start at 34 . But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. 'I enjoy his company. Show] 478. 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. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. 'I know my fitness is still the same. An Evening with Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. By
I disagree. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. 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". Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. My dad was faithful to my mother. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. '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 look at some heralded fighters and they are toddlers. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . 'What were the building blocks of us as fighters, as warriors? A more wary Benn now sought to catch Eubank with flashing overhand shots followed by short hooks. MORE:Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. Benn was a blistering. He retired and came out of retirement to face a young Joe Calzaghe, who beat him on points. 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). A warrior. In the UK, the fight will be available via the streaming service's pay-per-view platform. 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. Featured. No one knows what he knows. Which is why he is now rubbing his armpits with a lemon. 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. Once Benn had agreed to the first fight with Eubank, his entourage began plotting ways to demoralise Eubank and 'even things up'. 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 has his say on Benn; Benn still requires no exoneration. 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. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. Autographs & Memorabilia We used to throw bullseyes at the board, and now maybe it would be a 25 at best. He also beat Dmitrii Chudinov, Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan and Tom Doran there in a 16-month period between February 2015 and June 2016. Brilliantly, dangerously bewildered. Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. 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. He fought for the WBO cruiserweight title, losing another split decision to Carl Thompson, and the rematch when, ahead on points, the doctor stopped the fight due to Eubank's swollen eye. ', 'I am not going there,' says the other man, the one who used to hit Eubank harder than anyone else. 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. Because that is not me. 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 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. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. 253. 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. The pair never fought again, despite a 6 million bout at Wembley stadium being touted for Eubank's eight-fight Sky deal. Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. That doesn't happen without Chris. He was frothing at the mouth.'. Benn isn't having it. You were a boy.'. We have just bonded. Conor Benn could not hide his delight as he watched rival Chris Eubank Jr get knocked out by Liam Smith on Saturday night.Benn and Eubank Jr were supp . 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. 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. 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 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. 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. BeGambleAware.org, JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). 'I have information for him. 'I was watching Conor sparring earlier and I said, "You look like Eubank!" ', Eubank: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. Conor is different. But it is good. He always was different, Chris Eubank. Eubank Jr vs. Benn will be shown by DAZN globally. Truly. It looks as though British legends Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr. have finally put their long-standing rivalry to bed during a 2021 UK tour. Conor, the son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn, has now . Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. IM TALKING MORE EUBANK, . Eubank too lost his title and unbeaten record, also to Collins by a split decision. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. 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. 'We spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. 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 should be world champ,' says Benn. Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." We could have seen these guys fighting again. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. A second-round stoppage of Van Heerden last time out was Benn's 14th KO win. Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. 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. Any size donation is welcome and we thank you for your continued support. 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. Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. Benn, the former Royal Fusilier turned Dark Destroyer a no-nonsense knockout artist who became a fans favourite. Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Chris Eubank. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 'You always impersonate me like I was a sissy,' he says, demonstrating the correct positioning. Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. Those are the truths. It was his movement. 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 . I had a good role model. Tickets for An Evening with Benn and Eubank can be . Your email address will not be published. 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. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. But what fights, what fights." "That is why [Chris] Eubank Jr [who Benn was set to face three days before news broke of his second failed test in September] was willing to go ahead with the fight . ', Benn cuts in. This boxing glove was personally signed by Chris Eubank on March 31, 2020 and Nigel Benn on June 13, 2022. 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. Benn, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. 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 . Eubank: 'I am here to make people understand how society is built, what they did to him.'. . Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. Very few fighters have that ability to take someone out in one like you could. The record stood with the champion being 27-1-0 with 92-percent of those matchesor . Now 32 and 11 years on from his professional debut, Eubank Jr's career has been a curious one.
We are men like you or anyone else. We are the guys who were the fiercest. He is, as it happens. Benn: 'Chris, no. If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. Both clocked in a score of 860, much to Conor's surprise. Logistics of the tour or some such. 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. 'Hate him?' The pair are scheduled. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. Like Ali and Frazier, both were the polar opposites, but what they shared was immense fighting heart and insurmountable pride. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. He's long been open about the struggles in his life - the depression, the addictions to sex and recreational drugs during his career, the infidelities his wife, Carolyne, forgave, and the suicide attempt. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 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. 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. 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