For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. 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. 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. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. We have wisdom now. 'If I get into a form of conversation, leave me to speak tonight,' Eubank tells Benn. This time, he retired for good. '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. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. 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: 'I have to shut you down. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. This is sensible and that is madness. Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. A tense rivalry fight is guaranteed and these popular boxing tickets are expected to sell out quickly! I had a good role model. ', Eubank: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. We could have seen these guys fighting again. 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. 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: 'I am here to make people understand how society is built, what they did to him.'. A price is yet to be announced, but DAZN PPV's UK debut, the trilogy fight between Canelo and Golovkin, will cost 9.99. 'I have information for him. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . Chris Eubank Stops. 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. 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. 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. 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. Following government guidelines he will regrettably be unable to appear at the following shows in Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. But it is good. 18+ Play responsibly. 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). 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). 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. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. Benn, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight. at the best online prices at eBay! 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. Very few fighters have that ability to take someone out in one like you could. In November 1990, Benn suffered his second defeat at the hands of enigmatic showman Chris Eubank and one of the most turbulent rivalries in British sporting history was born. 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. 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. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. Benn forced Eubank to take a count in the eighth round, the challenger protested that hed slipped, but his left eye was swollen shut. Any size donation is welcome and we thank you for your continued support. Both clocked in a score of 860, much to Conor's surprise. 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. 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. It collapsed after three years of talks because 'Chris is impossible', Benn told me in 2015. 3 min read. With that, a pattern is set. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. 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. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. 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He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. He was frothing at the mouth.'. 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. They decided to sabotage his entrance music. 'I enjoy his company. This is closer to the bigger Eubank Jr's natural weight but a rehydration clause will offset any perceived advantage in that regard. 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. Logistics of the tour or some such. 'We spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. 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. 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. 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The O2 Arena in London will play host to the catchweight clash, set at 157 pounds, and it will . The Trilogy Tourstarts on October 1in Southend followed by a pre-Benn/Eubank Jr 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). By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. 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. He always was a little bewildered by Eubank, was Nigel Benn. Judgement Day. All of the shows cancelled will be rescheduled to a later date this year. 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Over 42,000 crammed Old Trafford for this bout, which was watched by half a billion people worldwide. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. . to find out more. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. I am so grateful he was there. By Tickets start at 34 . . 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. The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. That was my vision. Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. 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. 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, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. 34.99 . , updated The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at. 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. 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. 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. But do you want to do this for a living, to take yourself out of the rat race and stand at the top? Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. 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. 'I actually quite like talking to him. We've got a free to enter competition with Pokerstars Casino that will see one lucky Sun reader win a cool 5,000. BeGambleAware.org, JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). 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. An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! StubHub currently has tickets priced between 204 and 4,200, with the to-listed VIP ticket an eye-watering 7,164. But he's made it clear, 'I want Chris Eubank Jr, I want Gervonta Davis, I want Kell Brook, I want Manny Pacquiao.'" [@DAZNBoxing. He punches hard as well. 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. Is he coming here tonight?' Rewind an hour and it is a little after 6.30pm, a Friday evening. 'I love watching Conor,' says Eubank. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. By continuing to use this website you agree to our cookie policy. Benn, who had also moved up to super middleweight, won the WBC super middleweight title in Italy, beating Mauro Galvano. 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. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. 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. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. But what fights, what fights." 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. 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. 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. No one knows what he knows. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. 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. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. 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 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. . In the fourth round, Eubank took a ferocious right uppercut to the chin when breaking from a clinch. 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. 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. 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