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. Eubank was trapped in the corner when an overhand right caught him on top of the head, knocking him down. It's time to win while you wait. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 'I've got to be honest,' says Benn. It's good stuff. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . This time, he retired for good. 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. 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. I would like you to see something.'. Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. The Trilogy Tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face 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. The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. 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 pair never fought again, despite a 6 million bout at Wembley stadium being touted for Eubank's eight-fight Sky deal. The pair are scheduled. 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. 34.99 . 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. We have wisdom now. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. Without him would I even be here now? A rematch was held three years later. "These shows will be rescheduled to a later date in 2021.. 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. Eubanks relatively more measured and slicker boxing had reaped rewards, despite him having to fight through a badly cut tongue. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. Following government guidelines he will regrettably be unable to appear at the following shows in Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon. 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. I love him.'. 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 and was named by Boxing News as the greatest ever fight to take place on British soil. 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. We could have seen these guys fighting again. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. 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. 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. ', Eubank: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. 'If I get into a form of conversation, leave me to speak tonight,' Eubank tells Benn. Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. 'Is your piece going to be frivolous? ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. 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. The record stood with the champion being 27-1-0 with 92-percent of those matchesor . 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. 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. 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). Your email address will not be published. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. 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. BeGambleAware.org, JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). 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. Let the battles begin, Benn added: Im looking forward to working with Chris again but this tour will be different because of our sons fight. The shirt carrying a sheriff's badge. 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. A more wary Benn now sought to catch Eubank with flashing overhand shots followed by short hooks. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. OVERVIEW. A warrior. 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. Conor Benn has been cleared by the World Boxing Council of "intentionally . And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. For Benn, read Eubank, beaten around for 10 and a half rounds by Watson. 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. An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! 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. 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. 'I love watching Conor,' says Eubank. The 26 . My dad was faithful to my mother. 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. 18+ Play responsibly. They never were destined to agree on everything. 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. says Eubank, and he throws in one of his theatrical pauses. Featured. 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. 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. 'McClellan was brought here by Don King to beat Nigel in a dog fight, but the dog recognised the handler. The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). Tickets for An Evening with Benn and Eubank can be . Benn isn't having it. 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". Search for: Go SALE; Sylvester Stallone Collection. 'I mean huh?'. 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. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. The eccentric fighter was agitated by the trash talk from Nigel Benn as he put pen to paper. v Benn. Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Chris Eubank. Like Ali and Frazier, both were the polar opposites, but what they shared was immense fighting heart and insurmountable pride. 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. ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. Eubank has his say on Benn; Benn still requires no exoneration. 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. 253. 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. 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. Conor is different. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. 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. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? As Eubank made his ring walk to the sound of Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best' (his ring moniker), the record suddenly stopped. In his 13th fight, when he put the Peynaud scare to bed, Benn won the vacant WBA Continental welterweight title. 'Time gives us the ability to look at what one has to go through. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. 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. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. Benn, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. That first fight in 1990 was special. The end came in the closing seconds of round nine after Eubank crashed a right into Benns jaw. Eubank finished the round strongly and posed and preened between the rounds. The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. Water under the bridge? "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. 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 It was me. 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 now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. He was frothing at the mouth.'. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. READ MORE:King Charles III 'badly bullied ' at school, former classmate reveals. He then savaged Iran Barkley within one round in his first defence. It collapsed after three years of talks because 'Chris is impossible', Benn told me in 2015. 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. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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 . 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. He approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. It's not like the ones we have seen before. They decided to sabotage his entrance music. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. 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". Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . This event occurred in November 2022. When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. Benn, the former Royal Fusilier turned Dark Destroyer a no-nonsense knockout artist who became a fans favourite. 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. of himself and his father Nigel Benn . 'You still had the earthly spirit. 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. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. . Which is why he is raising his eyebrows. 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. 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,. But do you want to do this for a living, to take yourself out of the rat race and stand at the top? 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, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. Coordinated by Gold Star Promotions, the tour will wrap up in Hartlepool on November 13. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. And so he undoes one of the buttons on his shirt. Eubank too lost his title and unbeaten record, also to Collins by a split decision. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. 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. Click 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. 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. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. Please note: The event information above has been added by the organiser. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Logistics of the tour or some such. 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. 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'. 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