Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. 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. The old fighters are downstairs and putting on a show. 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. Benn took to . Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. DAZN takes a look back at the start of the rivalry between the Benn and Eubank dynasties as Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. prepare to continue in their fathers' footsteps.Watch #EubankJrBenn | Live on DAZN.com worldwide | DAZN PPV in UK, Ireland, Aus \u0026 NZWatch all the build-up as born rivals take to the stage: https://bit.ly/EubankJrBennDAZNSubscribe to our YouTube channel http://bit.ly/DAZNBoxingYouTubeDownload the DAZN app now http://bit.ly/DAZNYoutubeFollow DAZN Boxing On Social Media Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DAZNBoxingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DAZNBoxingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DAZNThe DAZN Boxing Show https://bit.ly/3EQ70HNDAZN Rewind https://bit.ly/32iAaRT#eubankjrbenn #DAZN #DAZNBoxing #Boxing The tour starts in Southend on October 1 and will be followed by a pre-Benn/Eubank jnr fight event at the 02 Indigo on October 8 before hitting Coventry. He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. 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. Search for: Go SALE; Sylvester Stallone Collection. OVERVIEW. 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. 'Nope.'. 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. He was pivoting, shimmying, something new. Eubank got the stoppage victory in the first meeting (Image: mirrorpix) "Let's have some parliamentary procedure" was the quip from Chris Eubank. Very few fighters have that ability to take someone out in one like you could. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. 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. 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. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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). 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. We could have seen these guys fighting again. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. But with Benn absent, Eubank, in his jodhpurs and that sheriff badge, has the floor. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. Is he coming here tonight?' BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. 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. The main problem with getting Eubank and Benn's sons together professionally is they have each campaigned in different weight classes. 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. Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. We still might. 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. 'Is your piece going to be frivolous? Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. The bout was declared a draw Benn retained his WBC belt, Eubank his WBO championship. 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 punches hard as well. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" 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. Logistics of the tour or some such. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. 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. Conor is different. You know his brother was killed by racists when Nigel was eight years old. Benn, who had also moved up to super middleweight, won the WBC super middleweight title in Italy, beating Mauro Galvano. 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, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. 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. 'We weren't the same then,' Eubank replies. As Eubank made his ring walk to the sound of Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best' (his ring moniker), the record suddenly stopped. Eubank gets to his feet. 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. 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. A spokesperson for Eubank said: "Chris Eubank has tested positive for Covid-19. He approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. Following government guidelines he will regrettably be unable to appear at the following shows in Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon. The pair were going to tour the country and relive their iconic two-fight rivalry from the 90s. But what fights, what fights." here By Barry Holbook: Roy Jones Jr says Chris Eubank Jr will easily defeat Conor Benn on October 8th as long as he doesn't make mistakes. An Evening with Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank. 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. 'Chris should be world champ,' says Benn. 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. His legs stiffened and Eubank laid on punishment in the corner. He also beat Dmitrii Chudinov, Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan and Tom Doran there in a 16-month period between February 2015 and June 2016. 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. 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. 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. 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. 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. I love him.'. He has defended that seven times, including in quickfire stoppage wins over gatekeepers Samuel Vargas, Chris Algieri and Chris van Heerden. Benn was finished mentally and almost physically after this violent war and lost first his title then twice more to Steve Collins, who magnanimously claimed afterward that Benn was the greatest British boxer ever, and wished he could have fought him at his prime. 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.'. The final round was thrilling, with both boxers told they needed it to win. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. So why do it? Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. Tickets start at 34 . 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 'How do I feel about Nigel Benn?' He has never boxed 12 rounds, with his three bouts scheduled to go the championship distance all ending well before halfway. That is the real story. He was frothing at the mouth.'. It would be Eubank's fifteenth defence of his world title. Benn isn't having it. 'I watched that fight today and I cried for an hour. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. 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 was unequivocal, saying: 'We are statesmen now. 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. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. We have wisdom now. We are the guys who were the fiercest. 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. 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. 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? 'I look at some heralded fighters and they are toddlers. The bell then rang to begin the fight. 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. ', 'I am not going there,' says the other man, the one who used to hit Eubank harder than anyone else. Your financial contributions are essential to protect the future of the publication as we strive to help raise the profile of the black communities across the UK. Now 32 and 11 years on from his professional debut, Eubank Jr's career has been a curious one. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. Those are the truths. 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. Benn: 'Chris, no. 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. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Benn hated Eubank back then and said as much; Eubank maintains his only feeling towards Benn was 'indifference', and was always pointed in saying the less eloquent half of British boxing's greatest rivalry was too crude as a fighter to be on his level. For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. 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. By continuing to use this website you agree to our cookie policy. 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. 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. 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. T&Cs apply. 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. 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. They laugh, the crowd laughs. Eubank doesn't wish to accept it just yet. 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. You were a boy.'. 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. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. View our online Press Pack. Despite the understandable clamour for a trilogy, a third fight did not materialise. 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. 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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The Hate Game, a book documenting this boxing rivalry, written by Ben Dirs, was published in 2013. The final scores were 115113 Eubank, 114113 Benn, and 114114. By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. This is sensible and that is madness. Gigs Clubs Festivals Things to do, On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a . 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". Water under the bridge? What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? Conor Nigel Benn's Tweets. At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. Barry McGuigan agreed, saying; "There was real antipathy and ill-will there. It's good stuff. His hope, he says, is to explain why Benn is the way he is. 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. ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. 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. "These shows will be rescheduled to a later date in 2021.. 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. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? We are gentlemen now, grown-ups. 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. Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. Benn is running late but Eubank is here. 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