Eubank finished the round strongly and posed and preened between the rounds. 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? 'You always impersonate me like I was a sissy,' he says, demonstrating the correct positioning. A rematch was held three years later. 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. I would like you to see something.'. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . They laugh, the crowd laughs. It was his movement. 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 . Boxing board says Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr's fight 'prohibited' after failed drug test The bout scheduled for Saturday was set to rekindle the rivalry begun by their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, who fought twice in the 1990s. He will go from there to Winston Churchill, racial equality, Don King, tragedy and, finally, a declaration that is really rather touching. Logistics of the tour or some such. 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. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. 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. We would hit bullseyes. 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. 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. Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. 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. The pair are scheduled. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . His legs stiffened and Eubank laid on punishment in the corner. Benn took to . 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 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 always was different, Chris Eubank. Conor Nigel Benn Retweeted. 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. 'You still had the earthly spirit. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. By Jon Peake 29th Oct 2021, 3:52pm - 1 min read In the sixth round, Benn was docked a point for persistent low blows, a moment that would prove crucial in the final outcome. 'We weren't the same then,' Eubank replies. 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. He is, as it happens. 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 is the real story. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 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". 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. 20th October 2021. At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. They decided to sabotage his entrance music. 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. 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. Benn, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. What did they have to go through, to become that resilient, that hard, that prideful? . 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. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. 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. 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. For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. If you're looking for a upcoming event, try the links below: Click here to view all reviews or add your own . Those are the truths. The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. Autographs & Memorabilia 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. 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. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. 'I was watching Conor sparring earlier and I said, "You look like Eubank!" The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 253. Because that is not me. For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By Chris Eubank Stops. He was frothing at the mouth.'. "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 . 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. What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. 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. This time, he retired for good. Eubank got the stoppage victory in the first meeting (Image: mirrorpix) "Let's have some parliamentary procedure" was the quip from Chris Eubank. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. 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 want to show this to Nigel tonight. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. The eccentric fighter was agitated by the trash talk from Nigel Benn as he put pen to paper. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. This is closer to the bigger Eubank Jr's natural weight but a rehydration clause will offset any perceived advantage in that regard. 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. Riath Al-Samarrai for the Daily Mail Featured. 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. By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. Rewind an hour and it is a little after 6.30pm, a Friday evening. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. But he's made it clear, 'I want Chris Eubank Jr, I want Gervonta Davis, I want Kell Brook, I want Manny Pacquiao.'" [@DAZNBoxing. This event occurred in November 2022. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? It was a contract signing like no other. 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). 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. 'Time gives us the ability to look at what one has to go through. [2], Last edited on 12 November 2022, at 19:04, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Benn v Eubank chaos leaves a legacy of greed, stupidity and danger | Donald McRae", https://web.archive.org/web/20110629141823/http://www.100greatblackbritons.com/bios/nigel_benn-chris_eubanks, http://boxing-forum.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=7958&, http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news/Benn-Eubank-Watson.php, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nigel_Benn_vs._Chris_Eubank&oldid=1121521884, This page was last edited on 12 November 2022, at 19:04. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. No one knows what he knows. The end came in the closing seconds of round nine after Eubank crashed a right into Benns jaw. Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) has the advantage in size and . IM TALKING MORE EUBANK, . In his 13th fight, when he put the Peynaud scare to bed, Benn won the vacant WBA Continental welterweight title. 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. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. 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. 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. The final round was thrilling, with both boxers told they needed it to win. 'I love watching Conor,' says Eubank. He then savaged Iran Barkley within one round in his first defence. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. Eubanks relatively more measured and slicker boxing had reaped rewards, despite him having to fight through a badly cut tongue. ': Jake Paul speaks after defeat to Tommy Fury, Ben Stokes speaks after England's 'agonising' defeat to New Zealand, Newcastle fans get ready ahead of Carabao Cup final with Man Utd, Waleed Aly compares T20 Women's World Cup to under 12s cricket, Ange Postecoglou hails 'outstanding' Kyogo Furuhashi after Hampden heroics, Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira pays tribute to John Motson, Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo seen training after injury, NUFC fans gather in Trafalgar Square ahead of Carabao Cup final, Fury and Paul clash during weigh-in before fight, Shaw says first trophy in six years will mean everything to club. 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