Judgement Day. 'You always impersonate me like I was a sissy,' he says, demonstrating the correct positioning. Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. The O2 Arena in London will play host to the catchweight clash, set at 157 pounds, and it will . 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. The eccentric fighter was agitated by the trash talk from Nigel Benn as he put pen to paper. Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. 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. 'I was watching Conor sparring earlier and I said, "You look like Eubank!" Copyright 2023 GV Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved. He was frothing at the mouth.'. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). He remains under investigation by UKAD . You know his brother was killed by racists when Nigel was eight years old. But it is good. ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. asks Eubank. Eubank finished the round strongly and posed and preened between the rounds. Both Benn and Eubank fought at middleweight and super middleweight around the same time in 198597, and became rivals on both the domestic and world boxing scene. 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 . 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. 253. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. We are the guys who were the fiercest. 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. 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. 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. . It shows a tear running down his left cheek. The Trilogy tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? We used to throw bullseyes at the board, and now maybe it would be a 25 at best. Gigs Clubs Festivals Things to do, On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a 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 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. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. 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. 'Look at the Windrush generation. 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. A price is yet to be announced, but DAZN PPV's UK debut, the trilogy fight between Canelo and Golovkin, will cost 9.99. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August Conformation of the 15-date Trilogy Tour, which lands at Coventry Building Society Arena on October 14, comes as Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn prepare to follow their fathers' footsteps in the ring by facing off at the 02 Arena in London on October 8. Both defeats were on points, with Saunders deservedly prevailing via a split decision and Groves winning handily in a fight that only ever looked in the balance when the champion injured his shoulder in the final round. We've got a free to enter competition with Pokerstars Casino that will see one lucky Sun reader win a cool 5,000. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn endured a fierce boxing rivalry during the 1990s Eubank defeated Benn in 1990 before their rematch was deemed a draw in 1993 There was no love lost between. He likes to talk more than me and I am fine with that.'. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. Chris Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. 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 hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. He retired and came out of retirement to face a young Joe Calzaghe, who beat him on points. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. Benn, an undefeated up-and-coming welterweight, will meet a man seven years his senior who has boxed at middleweight and super-middleweight over the course of more than a decade in the sport. The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. But with Benn absent, Eubank, in his jodhpurs and that sheriff badge, has the floor. In the fourth round, Eubank took a ferocious right uppercut to the chin when breaking from a clinch. 'I look at some heralded fighters and they are toddlers. 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. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? On stage they will talk about the truth behind the rivalry, the real ferocity of the two boxing matches, their subsequent lives and successful careers as well as their sons match. So why do it? Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) has the advantage in size and . 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. That is the real story. Conor is different. Featured. Eubank got the stoppage victory in the first meeting (Image: mirrorpix) "Let's have some parliamentary procedure" was the quip from Chris Eubank. 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. The heavily hyped bout at the O 2 on Saturday night is rooted in the animosity between the fighters' fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, who shared two brutal and bitter contests in the . Benn, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. That first fight in 1990 was special. 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. 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. 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". Over 42,000 crammed Old Trafford for this bout, which was watched by half a billion people worldwide. 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. 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That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. 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. 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. We would hit bullseyes. 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. 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. 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. The pair are scheduled. For McClellan's difficulties, read Michael Watson and his. The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . The men with the famous beef are discussing a lesser-known use for lemons. Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. We both had a bit of pride.'. Benn then agreed to meet Eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. The Sporting News has all the information you need for a domestic grudge match like no other. 'Hate him?' Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. If, not when, the third fight takes place, it is tough to know quite what to expect. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. Eubank Jr vs. Benn will be shown by DAZN globally. Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. 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. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? Despite the understandable clamour for a trilogy, a third fight did not materialise. Because that is not me. 'We weren't the same then,' Eubank replies. And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 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, Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. 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. ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. 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 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. 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. . 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 was my vision. The 26 . 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! 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. Autographs & Memorabilia Water under the bridge? 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This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. What is it that fortified them as men? 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. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. In the rematch six months later, Eubank was on the wrong end of a split decision. Eubank doesn't wish to accept it just yet. Logistics of the tour or some such. I love him.'. 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. Between them, the two fighters have boxed 11 times at the London venue and won on every occasion, so something has to give. It was his movement. 'If I get into a form of conversation, leave me to speak tonight,' Eubank tells Benn. Benn forced Eubank to take a count in the eighth round, the challenger protested that hed slipped, but his left eye was swollen shut. Catchweights do not necessarily preclude world titles from being on the line. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. 'But Chris,' replies the son of God. Truly. Your email address will not be published. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. MORE:Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? He has defended that seven times, including in quickfire stoppage wins over gatekeepers Samuel Vargas, Chris Algieri and Chris van Heerden. 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. v Benn. Is he coming here tonight?' Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Chris Eubank. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. Without him would I even be here now? The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn,. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. 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. Despite a limited amateur career, Benn has blossomed into a pro of huge potential and will put an unblemished 21-0 record on the line against Eubank Jr. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. ', Before this audience, they bounce off one another for an hour. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. Eubanks relatively more measured and slicker boxing had reaped rewards, despite him having to fight through a badly cut tongue. We have wisdom now. 'Is your piece going to be frivolous? 34.99 . When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. Eubank gets to his feet. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. Conor Nigel Benn Retweeted. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Eubank Snr, a regular visitor to Coventry and Warwickshire this year, said: "As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. fairer and smarter way to discover events they love., 2001 - 2023 Skiddle Ltd | Skiddle is a registered trademark | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. 'I have information for him. 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'. By 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. 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