Judgement Day. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. Venue Cymru Promenade Llandudno, LL30 1BB, Box office: 01492 872000Groups: 01492 872001, An Evening with Chris Eubank & Nigel Benn. 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. According to some estimates, half a billion watched their rematch on television in 1993 and Benn probably edged it, but the judges gave a draw. The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories. IM TALKING MORE EUBANK, . 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. A price is yet to be announced, but DAZN PPV's UK debut, the trilogy fight between Canelo and Golovkin, will cost 9.99. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. The pair never fought again, despite a 6 million bout at Wembley stadium being touted for Eubank's eight-fight Sky deal. 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. He always was different, Chris Eubank. He approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. Benn: 'Chris, no. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. 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 . Eubank Jr defended that belt against Arthur Abraham and Avni Yildirim and regained it when it was put up as a vacant prize for his meeting with DeGale. The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have signed for a blockbuster showdown at London's O2 Arena on October 8, an encounter that promises to be one of the biggest all-British bouts of the 21st century. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." Benn, having lost to Michael Watson, began to rebuild in America, winning the WBO middleweight title by knocking out Doug DeWitt. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. You know his brother was killed by racists when Nigel was eight years old. 18+ Play responsibly. 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 Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. . We used to throw bullseyes at the board, and now maybe it would be a 25 at best. 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. Eubank Jr vs Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. ', Benn seems to be more open. My dad was faithful to my mother. But what fights, what fights." And the 15 date UK tour which has returned following huge demand will take place as their sons Chris jnr and Conor Benn follow in their fathers footsteps in the ring. Don King's contract stipulated that not only would the winner join his stable of fighters, but also the loser. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Voice Newspaper is committed to celebrating black excellence, campaigning for positive change and informing the black community on important issues. [1] Eddie Hearn stated that the fight has been built on the legacy of the two brutal bouts between Eubank Sr and Benn Sr in the 1990s. I disagree. 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. That first fight in 1990 was special. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. Benn was a blistering. He was pivoting, shimmying, something new. It would be Eubank's fifteenth defence of his world title. By Jon Peake 29th Oct 2021, 3:52pm - 1 min read But it's so much better to see them like this. The all-British bout was scheduled to take place 30 years after the fathers of Benn and Eubank Jr. - Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank - fought in the ring in one of British boxing's great rivalries. Click That doesn't happen without Chris. 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. And Benn's father Nigel has admitted he text his son demanding that the pair fight at 160lb after images emerged . 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. And so he undoes one of the buttons on his shirt. he asks Sportsmail. 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. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. 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. It's good stuff. 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Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. In the sixth round, Benn was docked a point for persistent low blows, a moment that would prove crucial in the final outcome. Contact Customer Service My Account Basket: 0 items - 0.00. 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. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. Those are the truths. He is, as it happens. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. Free delivery for many products! Both clocked in a score of 860, much to Conor's surprise. 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. Eubank Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. 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The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. Benn isn't having it. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. Both fighters made headline news in and out of the ring for their open rivalry with both swearing they would knock the other man out. We could have seen these guys fighting again. A statement earlier on Wednesday from promoters Matchroom and Wasserman Boxing said Benn had not been charged or suspended and that he and Eubank are still keen to fight. 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. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. Without him would I even be here now? Which is why he is now rubbing his armpits with a lemon. 'But Chris,' replies the son of God. The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. a regular visitor to Coventry and Warwickshire this year, King Charles III 'badly bullied ' at school, former classmate reveals, 'I tried chocolates from Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S and more - and a 36p bar beat Cadbury', How do supermarket brands compare to Cadbury? 'We spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. 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. 'McClellan was brought here by Don King to beat Nigel in a dog fight, but the dog recognised the handler. The shirt carrying a sheriff's badge. When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. 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. The pair are scheduled. 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. 'On Gladiator,' Eubank says, 'this man even tried to kill me with a wooden sword. We have wisdom now. But do you want to do this for a living, to take yourself out of the rat race and stand at the top? 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. 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. 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 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. 'If I get into a form of conversation, leave me to speak tonight,' Eubank tells Benn. 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. Like Ali and Frazier, both were the polar opposites, but what they shared was immense fighting heart and insurmountable pride. 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. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. I want to show this to Nigel tonight. It is because he is chewing over some deep thoughts about the Windrush generation and the shared ground of being born to parents from the Caribbean - Eubank to a Jamaican in Dulwich in 1966, Benn to a Barbadian in Ilford two years earlier. 'How do I feel about Nigel Benn?' The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank, meeting twice to contest world titles. 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. All those with tickets for cancelled shows will be notified directly by event promoters. 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. An Evening with Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank. Eubank got the stoppage victory in the first meeting (Image: mirrorpix) "Let's have some parliamentary procedure" was the quip from Chris Eubank. No one knows what he knows. 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. . 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. Is he coming here tonight?' 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. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. If, not when, the third fight takes place, it is tough to know quite what to expect. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. It shows a tear running down his left cheek. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. 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. Very few fighters have that ability to take someone out in one like you could. The O2 Arena in London will play host to the catchweight clash, set at 157 pounds, and it will . Search for: Go SALE; Sylvester Stallone Collection. But in this instance, no world titles are up for grabs. 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Once Benn had agreed to the first fight with Eubank, his entourage began plotting ways to demoralise Eubank and 'even things up'. ': 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. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. 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. I know what your dynamite feels like.'. 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. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . He was frothing at the mouth.'. 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. Benn, known as The Dark Destroyer, was twice world champion, holding the WBO Middleweight Champion title and WBC Super Middleweight title. 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. Eubank was unequivocal, saying: 'We are statesmen now. That was my vision. They laugh, the crowd laughs. For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. Astonishingly, Don King had not written the event of a draw into the contract, and as a result, neither fighter was contractually bound to join him. And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. Catchweights do not necessarily preclude world titles from being on the line. Eubank would defend his new title three times, relinquishing to contest the vacant WBO super middleweight title against the ill-fated Michael Watson, who after winning eight of eleven rounds fell into a coma after a Eubank uppercut at the end of round 11, before the subsequent referee stoppage twenty seconds into round 12. 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. 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 gets back in: 'So did his father. The final round was thrilling, with both boxers told they needed it to win. It's time to win while you wait. 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . Benn, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. 'You always impersonate me like I was a sissy,' he says, demonstrating the correct positioning. All of the shows cancelled will be rescheduled to a later date this year. 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". ', Before this audience, they bounce off one another for an hour. Is there a big enough bridge in the world? For close to the next 15 minutes of this interview, the back-and-forth will be relentless. Nigel and I understand that there is maybe only a handful of people like this on the planet. I would prefer him to have a run-out. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. We've got a free to enter competition with Pokerstars Casino that will see one lucky Sun reader win a cool 5,000. It collapsed after three years of talks because 'Chris is impossible', Benn told me in 2015. We are gentlemen now, grown-ups. Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) has the advantage in size and . By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. 'I watched that fight today and I cried for an hour. This time, he retired for good. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August In 2018, with both men in their 50s, The Sun reported that negotiations had been taking place for a third fight, tapping into the modern trend of former favourites getting back into the ring for one last hurrah. Show more Show more Chat Replay is disabled for this Premiere. The fight itself did not quite reach the heights of brutality of the first, as neither man was as badly hurt. Your email address will not be published. That is how I look at Nigel.'. Conor, the son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn, has now . 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. Eubank Jnr and Benn are set to follow in their father's footsteps (Picture: Getty) Chris Eubank Snr and Nigel Benn argued over the terms of their son's fight in an explosive Zoom. Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. 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 young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. 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 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. 'I enjoy his company. Following government guidelines he will regrettably be unable to appear at the following shows in Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon. 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. 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. T&Cs apply. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. . I wouldn't have beaten him in that first fight had I not respected him, and you're talking now to a man who sees himself as a doctor in this craft. 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. 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). WHAT TO EXPECT His second attempt at a world title came just 10 months later on 10 December 1994, against undefeated WBO super middleweight champion Chris Eubank (40-0-2 19 KOs) at G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England. 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 end came when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. 'If you are prepared to listen to me, the truth is far more interesting.'. A spokesperson for Eubank said: "Chris Eubank has tested positive for Covid-19. Conor Nigel Benn . The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. 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