He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. It's good stuff. You know his brother was killed by racists when Nigel was eight years old. Eubank Jr's most recent outing at the O2 came in February 2019, when he sent former world champion James DeGale into retirement. 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. 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. 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. But he's made it clear, 'I want Chris Eubank Jr, I want Gervonta Davis, I want Kell Brook, I want Manny Pacquiao.'" [@DAZNBoxing. 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. ', Eubank: 'Your dad was a man. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. Chris Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. 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. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. The Trilogy tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. 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. 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. 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. MORE:Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. 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. What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? All of the shows cancelled will be rescheduled to a later date this year. 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. 'But Chris,' replies the son of God. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. 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. '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. 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 now rubbing his armpits with a lemon. And Benn's father Nigel has admitted he text his son demanding that the pair fight at 160lb after images emerged . That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! 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. For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By A second-round stoppage of Van Heerden last time out was Benn's 14th KO win. Eubank almost bit through his tongue after swallowing an uppercut in the fourth before winning Benn's middleweight world title by stoppage in the ninth. 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. 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. Click Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. 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 pair of British boxing greats - Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank - are coming to the North West next month as part of a UK tour. Your email address will not be published. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. 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. Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. But with Benn absent, Eubank, in his jodhpurs and that sheriff badge, has the floor. Benn was a blistering. 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. Between them, the two fighters have boxed 11 times at the London venue and won on every occasion, so something has to give. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . 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. 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. 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. The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. On they go, disputing low blows in the second fight, giving some patter and sharing some praise. No one knows what he knows. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. 'Time gives us the ability to look at what one has to go through. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. 'I actually quite like talking to him. It is because Eubank and Benn are together again, 31 years after the savagery of that first fight, 28 after the rematch, 18 after they dressed as gladiators and came to real blows for Channel 5, and 10 after talking about another trip to the ring as middle-aged men. The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. The pair never fought again, despite a 6 million bout at Wembley stadium being touted for Eubank's eight-fight Sky deal. 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 Sporting News has all the information you need for a domestic grudge match like no other. We are the guys who were the fiercest. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. 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. 18 March 1995; Steve Collins lands a left on Chris Eubank's chin when Collins defeated Eubank to win the WBO World Super-Middleweight Title in Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland. The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). fairer and smarter way to discover events they love., 2001 - 2023 Skiddle Ltd | Skiddle is a registered trademark | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. 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. An Evening with Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will see the two middleweights come face-to-face at the Coventry Building Society Arena for a night of entertainment and chat. 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. StubHub currently has tickets priced between 204 and 4,200, with the to-listed VIP ticket an eye-watering 7,164. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We still might. 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. For close to the next 15 minutes of this interview, the back-and-forth will be relentless. ', Benn seems to be more open. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . 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. Riath Al-Samarrai for the Daily Mail Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . 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. 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 means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. I would prefer him to have a run-out. Tickets start at 34 . , updated When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. 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 are gentlemen now, grown-ups. Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. Brilliantly, dangerously bewildered. WATCH: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn on DAZN. In the fourth round, Eubank took a ferocious right uppercut to the chin when breaking from a clinch. 'You still had the earthly spirit. He has defended that seven times, including in quickfire stoppage wins over gatekeepers Samuel Vargas, Chris Algieri and Chris van Heerden. He was pivoting, shimmying, something new. I want to show this to Nigel tonight. Featured. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. 'Good,' says Eubank. In the rematch six months later, Eubank was on the wrong end of a split decision. 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". 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. But here we are, deep into a chat loaded with empathy and insight and impersonations. READ MORE:King Charles III 'badly bullied ' at school, former classmate reveals. 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. Brilliantly, dangerously different. Conversation turns to their sons. For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. He then savaged Iran Barkley within one round in his first defence. 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 . Benn, having lost to Michael Watson, began to rebuild in America, winning the WBO middleweight title by knocking out Doug DeWitt. ', Benn cuts in. Very few fighters have that ability to take someone out in one like you could. 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. The end came in the closing seconds of round nine after Eubank crashed a right into Benns jaw. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn,. 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. Both clocked in a score of 860, much to Conor's surprise. 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. 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. It was me. 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 After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. Please note: The event information above has been added by the organiser. Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. ', 'I am not going there,' says the other man, the one who used to hit Eubank harder than anyone else. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. We are men like you or anyone else. It's time to win while you wait. Eubank too lost his title and unbeaten record, also to Collins by a split decision. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 3 min read. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. The 26 . I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. He always was a little bewildered by Eubank, was Nigel Benn. Eubank doesn't wish to accept it just yet. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. 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. He ran towards the fire. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. 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. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 'We weren't the same then,' Eubank replies. Any size donation is welcome and we thank you for your continued support. We have just bonded. Because that is not me. I am so grateful he was there. Benn headed out to the United States to rebuild and reeled off five consecutive wins, claiming the then lightly regarded WBO middleweight title against Doug de Witt before stopping Thomas Hearns former conqueror Iran Barkley in a round. Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Chris Eubank. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. Are you in? The bout was declared a draw Benn retained his WBC belt, Eubank his WBO championship. "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. 'He just had to do his swagger,' Benn says, and he starts mimicking that old glare Eubank used to do over his shoulder. 'I mean huh?'. His legs stiffened and Eubank laid on punishment in the corner. 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. Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? This is sensible and that is madness. 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. v Benn. And so he undoes one of the buttons on his shirt. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. 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. WHAT TO EXPECT And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. As Eubank made his ring walk to the sound of Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best' (his ring moniker), the record suddenly stopped. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. This event occurred in November 2022. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. The pair were going to tour the country and relive their iconic two-fight rivalry from the 90s. It isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. Simply The Best. Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. They never were destined to agree on everything. 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. The O2 Arena in London will play host to the catchweight clash, set at 157 pounds, and it will . 'What kind of interview is this?' We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Benn then agreed to meet Eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris 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. That is how I look at Nigel.'. Copyright 2023 GV Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. OVERVIEW. 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. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? Tickets for An Evening with Benn and Eubank can be . 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, 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. Eubank Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. 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. says Eubank, and he throws in one of his theatrical pauses. 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). 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