We are the guys who were the fiercest. The record stood with the champion being 27-1-0 with 92-percent of those matchesor . An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! 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. 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. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. 'I know my fitness is still the same. 'I actually quite like talking to him. He was up quickly, claiming it was a slip, but took the eight count regardless from Richard Steele. WHAT TO EXPECT If, not when, the third fight takes place, it is tough to know quite what to expect. Judgement Day. 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. 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. 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. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. Show] 478. It was his movement. 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. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. Eubank ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. Now 32 and 11 years on from his professional debut, Eubank Jr's career has been a curious one. Eubank too lost his title and unbeaten record, also to Collins by a split decision. 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. In the sixth round, Benn was docked a point for persistent low blows, a moment that would prove crucial in the final outcome. Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Chris Eubank. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. And Benn's father Nigel has admitted he text his son demanding that the pair fight at 160lb after images emerged . The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. For Benn, read Eubank, beaten around for 10 and a half rounds by Watson. His hope, he says, is to explain why Benn is the way he is. 'On Gladiator,' Eubank says, 'this man even tried to kill me with a wooden sword. 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. 'Hate him?' Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn event in Wolverhampton on Saturday, October 22 Taking to the stage for the first time ever in Wolverhampton, the two British Boxing legends will be discussing. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. 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. Because that is not me. If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. Between them, the two fighters have boxed 11 times at the London venue and won on every occasion, so something has to give. View our online Press Pack. ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. 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. 'Chris should be world champ,' says Benn. Which is why he is raising his eyebrows. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. Eubank Jr vs Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn. [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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. 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". 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. 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. 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. Were you there? 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. Simply The Best. 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. Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. But here we are, deep into a chat loaded with empathy and insight and impersonations. The bell then rang to begin the fight. 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. IM TALKING MORE EUBANK, . 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. 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. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. This is closer to the bigger Eubank Jr's natural weight but a rehydration clause will offset any perceived advantage in that regard. An Evening with Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will see the two middleweights come face-to-face at the Coventry Building Society Arena for a night of entertainment and chat. 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. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. 'You always impersonate me like I was a sissy,' he says, demonstrating the correct positioning. Conor Nigel Benn's Tweets. 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. ', Eubank: 'Your dad was a man. ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. Eubank and. 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 more wary Benn now sought to catch Eubank with flashing overhand shots followed by short hooks. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . 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. The end came when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. 'Is your piece going to be frivolous? The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. 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. Truly. ', Eubank: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August Eubank doesn't wish to accept it just yet. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 'I watched that fight today and I cried for an hour. he asks Sportsmail. We used to throw bullseyes at the board, and now maybe it would be a 25 at best. 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. 'If I get into a form of conversation, leave me to speak tonight,' Eubank tells Benn. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. Brilliantly, dangerously different. 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. For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. 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