He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank, meeting twice to contest world titles. 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. Are you in? The final round was thrilling, with both boxers told they needed it to win. 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. I had a good role model. Eubank has his say on Benn; Benn still requires no exoneration. His record reads 32-2 with 23 KOs, but those two defeats came in his most significant bouts a domestic grudge match against future two-weight world champion Billy Joe Saunders in November 2014 and a challenge for George Groves' WBA super-middleweight title in February 2018 as part of the World Boxing Super Series. This isn't luck that we ended up together in our lives. His hope, he says, is to explain why Benn is the way he is. 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. Benn then agreed to meet Eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. 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. 'I look at some heralded fighters and they are toddlers. They laugh, the crowd laughs. We could have seen these guys fighting again. 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 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. That is how I look at Nigel.'. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? 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. Paralysed ex-Spanish footballer Novo dies at 32 after being 'hit by a train', Brentford star Ivan Toney pleads guilty to multiple betting breaches, I'm a former darts world champion now I earn 9-an-hour stacking Co-op shelves, Olympic champ, 46, 'in critical condition as he has foot and fingers amputated', News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. Conversation turns to their sons. Eubank was unequivocal, saying: 'We are statesmen now. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. We've got a free to enter competition with Pokerstars Casino that will see one lucky Sun reader win a cool 5,000. The end came when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. However, there were flurries of punches at the ends of the rounds, with both boxers trying to claim the rounds knowing that there was more chance of the fight lasting the distance as the bout progressed. 'I watched that fight today and I cried for an hour. Benn is a career welterweight, operating at the 147lbs limit, while Eubank has campaigned at world level at both middleweight (160lbs) and super-middleweight (168lbs). Most boxing experts agree that this was a truly classic round, Gutteridge referring to the two 'magnificent warriors' at its climax. 'I was watching Conor sparring earlier and I said, "You look like Eubank!" But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. 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. Judgement Day. 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. I want to show this to Nigel tonight. 'If I get into a form of conversation, leave me to speak tonight,' Eubank tells Benn. It comes after Benn, 26, returned what promoters said was an "adverse. 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. IM TALKING MORE EUBANK, . For McClellan's difficulties, read Michael Watson and his. 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. 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. Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. For Benn, read Eubank, beaten around for 10 and a half rounds by Watson. Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 'Time gives us the ability to look at what one has to go through. 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. The O2 Arena in London will play host to the catchweight clash, set at 157 pounds, and it will . 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. 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. For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. 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. , updated This boxing glove was personally signed by Chris Eubank on March 31, 2020 and Nigel Benn on June 13, 2022. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. Your email address will not be published. 'McClellan was brought here by Don King to beat Nigel in a dog fight, but the dog recognised the handler. 'You still had the earthly spirit. The fight itself did not quite reach the heights of brutality of the first, as neither man was as badly hurt. By Guy Birchall, news reporter Wednesday 5 October 2022 16:54, UK Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. Eubank got the stoppage victory in the first meeting (Image: mirrorpix) "Let's have some parliamentary procedure" was the quip from Chris Eubank. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August 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. 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. 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 . 'I enjoy his company. 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. 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. 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 always was different, Chris Eubank. Family matters as 'born rivals' Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr set to fight it out in huge boxing grudge match At its heart is a fear of the damage that might befall his son, having lost. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. 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. Benn: 'Chris, no. 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. Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. 'Is your piece going to be frivolous? He was pivoting, shimmying, something new. Eubank Jr vs. Benn will be shown by DAZN globally. No one knows what he knows. Chris Eubank Stops. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. The end came in the closing seconds of round nine after Eubank crashed a right into Benns jaw. For other inquiries, Contact Us. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 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. "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 . In the sixth round, Benn was docked a point for persistent low blows, a moment that would prove crucial in the final outcome. Because that is not me. 'I love watching Conor,' says Eubank. 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. I disagree. 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. 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. 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. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. This event occurred in November 2022. Brilliantly, dangerously bewildered. Eubank: 'I am here to make people understand how society is built, what they did to him.'. I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. What did they have to go through, to become that resilient, that hard, that prideful? Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn, at Porsche Centre Wolverhampton.. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. OVERVIEW. He ran towards the fire. fairer and smarter way to discover events they love., 2001 - 2023 Skiddle Ltd | Skiddle is a registered trademark | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I would prefer him to have a run-out. Show more Show more Chat Replay is disabled for this Premiere. Which is why he is now rubbing his armpits with a lemon. 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. Benn took to . But here we are, deep into a chat loaded with empathy and insight and impersonations. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. Venue Cymru Promenade Llandudno, LL30 1BB, Box office: 01492 872000Groups: 01492 872001, An Evening with Chris Eubank & Nigel Benn. You were a boy.'. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. Fans can buy the fight from September 19. Click With both men champions in the same weight division, a unification fight and three-year anticipated rematch was arranged by Don King for 9 October 1993. 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. 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. 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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. Riath Al-Samarrai for the Daily Mail 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). It meant Benn once again felt light the fighter with momentum, heading into their blockbuster rematch in front of 40,000 fans at Old Trafford in October 1993. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. 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. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. A tense rivalry fight is guaranteed and these popular boxing tickets are expected to sell out quickly! This time, he retired for good. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. Benn forced Eubank to take a count in the eighth round, the challenger protested that hed slipped, but his left eye was swollen shut. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. 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. 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. That was my vision. 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. "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. Eubank gets to his feet. 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. 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 doesn't wish to accept it just yet. His second attempt at a world title came just 10 months later on 10 December 1994, against undefeated WBO super middleweight champion Chris Eubank (40-0-2 19 KOs) at G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. 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. Eubank was trapped in the corner when an overhand right caught him on top of the head, knocking him down. All of the shows cancelled will be rescheduled to a later date this year. It's good stuff. Required fields are marked *. 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. 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. 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. 3 min read. Following government guidelines he will regrettably be unable to appear at the following shows in Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon. Something went wrong, please try again later. Like Ali and Frazier, both were the polar opposites, but what they shared was immense fighting heart and insurmountable pride. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. In the UK, the fight will be available via the streaming service's pay-per-view platform. My dad was faithful to my mother. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. at the best online prices at eBay! Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. 'You always impersonate me like I was a sissy,' he says, demonstrating the correct positioning. 'If you use your brain and think about it, those roll-ons are chemicals. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. Truly. The eccentric fighter was agitated by the trash talk from Nigel Benn as he put pen to paper. 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. 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. 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 gets back in: 'So did his father. 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. Benn was a blistering. Barry McGuigan agreed, saying; "There was real antipathy and ill-will there. The pair are scheduled. 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