Barry McGuigan agreed, saying; "There was real antipathy and ill-will there. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. 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. Over 42,000 crammed Old Trafford for this bout, which was watched by half a billion people worldwide. After making weight at the official weigh-in on Friday, October 7, Eubank Jr. must get on the scales again on the morning of the fight and be within a stipulated weight. 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. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. 'Hate him?' Contact Customer Service My Account Basket: 0 items - 0.00. 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. Coordinated by Gold Star Promotions, the tour will wrap up in Hartlepool on November 13. 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. 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. 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. We both had a bit of pride.'. It shows a tear running down his left cheek. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 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. 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. Nigel and I understand that there is maybe only a handful of people like this on the planet. It would be Eubank's fifteenth defence of his world title. 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. Despite the understandable clamour for a trilogy, a third fight did not materialise. View our online Press Pack. 'On Gladiator,' Eubank says, 'this man even tried to kill me with a wooden sword. He is, as it happens. After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. The 26 . 'We spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. Benn gradually rebuilt from that bruising reverse with six consecutive wins but, as was the case after the Watson loss, salvation came on the road when he travelled to Italy and WBC super-middleweight champion Mauro Galvano retired due to a gashed eyebrow after three rounds. 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. T&Cs apply. The pair are scheduled. . And Benn's father Nigel has admitted he text his son demanding that the pair fight at 160lb after images emerged . 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). 'They brought over this man, the mini-Mike Tyson,' Eubank says. 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. A succession of perhaps understandably tepid encounters followed, with Eubank defending the belt he won on that fateful night seven times over the course of two years. 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. 3 min read. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. WATCH: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn on DAZN. The end came in the closing seconds of round nine after Eubank crashed a right into Benns jaw. Eubank ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. That is how I look at Nigel.'. 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. Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. That doesn't happen without Chris. 1,566. "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 . Chris Eubank Jr will face Conor Benn in a catchweight fight on October 8 at the O2 Arena in London, it has been confirmed. Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. The O2 Arena in London will play host to the catchweight clash, set at 157 pounds, and it will . He remains under investigation by UKAD . Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. As such, the fight will take place at a catchweight of 157lbs. ', 'I am not going there,' says the other man, the one who used to hit Eubank harder than anyone else. 'I have information for him. 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. 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 . 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. Benn was a blistering. 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. Don King's contract stipulated that not only would the winner join his stable of fighters, but also the loser. Boxing analyst and former world champion Tony Bellew writes for BBC Sport about Chris Eubank Jr's fight against Conor Benn on Saturday, 8 October at the O2 Arena in London. The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". ', Benn cuts in. 'I know my fitness is still the same. 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 First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . Venue Cymru Promenade Llandudno, LL30 1BB, Box office: 01492 872000Groups: 01492 872001, An Evening with Chris Eubank & Nigel Benn. 'You always impersonate me like I was a sissy,' he says, demonstrating the correct positioning. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. Water under the bridge? CONOR BENN has sensationally slammed the WBC's egg-based explanation for his doping saga and turned the finger at the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association for allegedly bungling his tests. This boxing glove was personally signed by Chris Eubank on March 31, 2020 and Nigel Benn on June 13, 2022. 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. 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. IM TALKING MORE EUBANK, . 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. With that, a pattern is set. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. 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. The pair will meet at a catchweight of 156lb almost 29 years to the day since their fathers last fought to a draw at Old Trafford in Manchester. At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. 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. 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. The bell then rang to begin the fight. Arguably the finest win on his record came in 1995, although Benns fearless and ferocious triumph over the formidable American puncher Gerald McClellan came with similarly horrific consequences to Eubanks rally against Watson. We could have seen these guys fighting again. The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. 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. 'What were the building blocks of us as fighters, as warriors? ', Benn seems to be more open. Show] 478. Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. Now with both men holding world title belts at super middleweight, a second fight between Benn and Eubank Snr was inevitable, and a date was set for October 9, 1993. 'You still had the earthly spirit. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? In the immediate aftermath of his loss to Saunders, he stopped Chudinov in the final round to be crowned WBA interim champion and defended that status with a two-round blowout against Tony Jeter. Eubank Jr vs Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn. Judge Harry Gibbs scored it 115-113 to Eubank, Carol Castellano awarded it 114-113 to Benn and Chuck Hassett had it 114-114 even, meaning a split decision draw. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in an epic contest in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. He has never boxed 12 rounds, with his three bouts scheduled to go the championship distance all ending well before halfway. What is it that fortified them as men? 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. Tickets. 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. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. So why do it? 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. A warrior. Conor Nigel Benn . says Eubank, and he throws in one of his theatrical pauses. It went from the terraced house to the mansion, waking up and thinking, "Do I live here?" Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. We have wisdom now. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. 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. 'What kind of interview is this?' 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. I want to show this to Nigel tonight. He was up quickly, claiming it was a slip, but took the eight count regardless from Richard Steele. I would like you to see something.'. Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Chris Eubank. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 'I was watching Conor sparring earlier and I said, "You look like Eubank!" 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. 'How do I feel about Nigel Benn?' BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 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. Brilliantly, dangerously different. 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. 34.99 . Eubank: 'I am here to make people understand how society is built, what they did to him.'. He has defended that seven times, including in quickfire stoppage wins over gatekeepers Samuel Vargas, Chris Algieri and Chris van Heerden. WHAT TO EXPECT But it is good. No one knows what he knows. Without him would I even be here now? ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. 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". 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. That is the real story. At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. That was my vision. Benn hated Eubank back then and said as much; Eubank maintains his only feeling towards Benn was 'indifference', and was always pointed in saying the less eloquent half of British boxing's greatest rivalry was too crude as a fighter to be on his level. [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. He was frothing at the mouth.'. 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. It comes after Benn, 26, returned what promoters said was an "adverse. 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. But with Benn absent, Eubank, in his jodhpurs and that sheriff badge, has the floor. All of the shows cancelled will be rescheduled to a later date this year. Please note: The event information above has been added by the organiser. I had a good role model. 'I mean huh?'. During a media tour between old British rivals Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr, it was only a matter of time before they were asked about their thoughts on the circumstances surrounding. 'Time gives us the ability to look at what one has to go through. 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. By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. Eubank Jr vs. Benn will be shown by DAZN globally. They never were destined to agree on everything. A price is yet to be announced, but DAZN PPV's UK debut, the trilogy fight between Canelo and Golovkin, will cost 9.99. 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. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. ', Before this audience, they bounce off one another for an hour. 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. We have just bonded. 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. 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? 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. Like Ali and Frazier, both were the polar opposites, but what they shared was immense fighting heart and insurmountable pride. Eubank has his say on Benn; Benn still requires no exoneration. Eubank Jr's most recent outing at the O2 came in February 2019, when he sent former world champion James DeGale into retirement. He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. 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. Benn, having lost to Michael Watson, began to rebuild in America, winning the WBO middleweight title by knocking out Doug DeWitt. Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn; Catchweight, Mary Romero vs. Ellie Scotney; Women's Junior Featherweights, Galal Yafai vs. Gohan Rodriguez; Flyweight, Harlem Eubank vs. David Martin; Junior Welterweights, Lyndon Arthur vs. TBA; Light Heavyweights, Felix Cash vs. Connor Coyle; Middleweights, Matty Harris vs. Chris Healey; Heavyweights, Shannon Courtenay vs. Gemma Ruegg; Women's Bantamweights, Chloe Watson vs. Nancy Franco; Women's Flyweights. 'The best deodorant you can use is a lemon,' says Eubank. 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. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. 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. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. 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. In the rematch six months later, Eubank was on the wrong end of a split decision. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. The record stood with the champion being 27-1-0 with 92-percent of those matchesor . 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. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. v Benn. By Guy Birchall, news reporter Wednesday 5 October 2022 16:54, UK 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. 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. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. As Eubank made his ring walk to the sound of Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best' (his ring moniker), the record suddenly stopped. The British public began to demand the fight to be made. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Benn, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. StubHub currently has tickets priced between 204 and 4,200, with the to-listed VIP ticket an eye-watering 7,164. We would hit bullseyes. Eubank was unequivocal, saying: 'We are statesmen now. The key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. Eubank gets to his feet. ', Eubank: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. 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 took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. 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. This isn't luck that we ended up together in our lives. Required fields are marked *. It was me. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. 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. 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