During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. A warrior. Free delivery for many products! He is, as it happens. 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. Eubanks relatively more measured and slicker boxing had reaped rewards, despite him having to fight through a badly cut tongue. Both clocked in a score of 860, much to Conor's surprise. 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. Featured. "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" 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, 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. 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. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. 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. says Eubank, and he throws in one of his theatrical pauses. And Benn's father Nigel has admitted he text his son demanding that the pair fight at 160lb after images emerged . 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. 'Is your piece going to be frivolous? But here we are, deep into a chat loaded with empathy and insight and impersonations. The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn, at Porsche Centre Wolverhampton.. And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. 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. Eubank retired after a torch-passing moment in defeat to Joe Calzaghe, who won his old vacant WBO strap, and a pair of gallant attempts to win the WBO cruiserweight title from Carl Thompson came up short. At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. He has never boxed 12 rounds, with his three bouts scheduled to go the championship distance all ending well before halfway. here For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. 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. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. 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. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. 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. 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 enjoy his company. Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. 'Nope.'. But it's so much better to see them like this. 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. Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. 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. 'Good,' says Eubank. Water under the bridge? He also beat Dmitrii Chudinov, Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan and Tom Doran there in a 16-month period between February 2015 and June 2016. Conor Benn has been cleared by the World Boxing Council of "intentionally . 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. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. 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. What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? But what fights, what fights." Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? Don King's contract stipulated that not only would the winner join his stable of fighters, but also the loser. . With that, a pattern is set. Eubank ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. He will go from there to Winston Churchill, racial equality, Don King, tragedy and, finally, a declaration that is really rather touching. 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 when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. But he's made it clear, 'I want Chris Eubank Jr, I want Gervonta Davis, I want Kell Brook, I want Manny Pacquiao.'" [@DAZNBoxing. For close to the next 15 minutes of this interview, the back-and-forth will be relentless. I want to show this to Nigel tonight. 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. I love him.'. The final scores were 115113 Eubank, 114113 Benn, and 114114. Chris Eubank Jr has posted a picture of his skinny frame after his fight with Conor Benn was postponed following his rival's failed drugs test. 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. 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. 20th October 2021. The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. "These shows will be rescheduled to a later date in 2021.. Very few fighters have that ability to take someone out in one like you could. A spokesperson for Eubank said: "Chris Eubank has tested positive for Covid-19. 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. 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. 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. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. Simply The Best. Eubank Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. 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). Eubank and. The Trilogy Tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. 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. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. 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. Is there a big enough bridge in the world? Is he coming here tonight?' ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. 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. 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. 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 . 'We spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. That is how I look at Nigel.'. Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. Click For McClellan's difficulties, read Michael Watson and his. 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. 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. Now 32 and 11 years on from his professional debut, Eubank Jr's career has been a curious one. Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. We have just bonded. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. 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. OVERVIEW. Show more Show more Chat Replay is disabled for this Premiere. For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. 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. 'Before we touch, I must talk to you about something,' and for a couple of minutes they disappear to clear up whatever it is that needs resolving. But in this instance, no world titles are up for grabs. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. 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. 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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. He turned to God 20-odd years ago and is a very different man these days, but he isn't keen to share Eubank's view that his problems were an inevitability of his environment. 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. 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). The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. It's good stuff. We are men like you or anyone else. View our online Press Pack. Truly. 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. The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. You were a boy.'. 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.
asks Eubank. The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. Were you there? Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. 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'. 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. But it is good. It's not like the ones we have seen before. It was a contract signing like no other. 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. Conversation turns to their sons. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. 'If you use your brain and think about it, those roll-ons are chemicals. 34.99 . 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. This time, he retired for good. . Nigel is knocked out of the ring but he gets back in and runs towards the fire. Rewind an hour and it is a little after 6.30pm, a Friday evening. Riath Al-Samarrai for the Daily Mail, Boxing legend Mike Tyson credits marijuana and magic mushrooms for helping theself-professed 'baddest man on the planet' end his wild party lifestyle and find God, 'You can never bank on anything he says': Dillian Whyte fears Tyson Fury might decide to RETIRE instead of fight him as heavyweight hopeful claims physical toll of Deontay Wilder trilogy may stop all-British encounter, Dillian Whyte tells Tyson Fury's team to expect a major bidding war for mega-millions TV rights of promised fight with the Gypsy King a bout the Body Snatcher says he's 'wanted all my life', Mike Tyson LAUGHS at suggestion he could fight Logan Paul before admitting 'anything is possible'while legendary fighter claims taking up cannabis HELPED his career, For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit, 'Family of b***hes': Logan Paul insults Tommy Fury's family on TV, Celebs flock to Saudi Arabia for Jake Paul and Tommy Fury fight, 'Sh*t, I'll be back! For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn.
They decided to sabotage his entrance music. 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. Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. 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. The rehydration clause for the fight has not been officially disclosed but promoter Eddie Hearn says it is within the IBF's regulations of a 10lbs maximum gain between the weigh-in and the weight check the following morning for the sanctioning body's title fights. That was my vision. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He remains under investigation by UKAD . My dad was faithful to my mother. BeGambleAware.org, JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. Between them, the two fighters have boxed 11 times at the London venue and won on every occasion, so something has to give. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. 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. v Benn. 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. ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. He has defended that seven times, including in quickfire stoppage wins over gatekeepers Samuel Vargas, Chris Algieri and Chris van Heerden. 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. 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. It went from the terraced house to the mansion, waking up and thinking, "Do I live here?" 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? A more wary Benn now sought to catch Eubank with flashing overhand shots followed by short hooks. The 26 . Like Ali and Frazier, both were the polar opposites, but what they shared was immense fighting heart and insurmountable pride. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. Conor Nigel Benn's Tweets. 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. 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 . Tickets for An Evening with Benn and Eubank can be . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Conor Benn could not hide his delight as he watched rival Chris Eubank Jr get knocked out by Liam Smith on Saturday night.Benn and Eubank Jr were supp . Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . Because that is not me. Once Benn had agreed to the first fight with Eubank, his entourage began plotting ways to demoralise Eubank and 'even things up'. 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.
Eubank was unequivocal, saying: 'We are statesmen now. After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. Eubank too lost his title and unbeaten record, also to Collins by a split decision. 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. 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. 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. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. 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. Gigs Clubs Festivals Things to do, On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. 'McClellan was brought here by Don King to beat Nigel in a dog fight, but the dog recognised the handler. At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. Following government guidelines he will regrettably be unable to appear at the following shows in Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon. 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. We could have seen these guys fighting again. It's time to win while you wait. I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. 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. As such, the fight will take place at a catchweight of 157lbs. 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