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. He fought for the WBO cruiserweight title, losing another split decision to Carl Thompson, and the rematch when, ahead on points, the doctor stopped the fight due to Eubank's swollen eye. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. 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? 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at. If you're looking for a upcoming event, try the links below: Click here to view all reviews or add your own . Benn isn't having it. For all that there will be scepticism over why it is necessary to run roughshod over weight classes for the benefit of PPV numbers, the emotions that will be stirred for a certain generation of British fight fans does much to explain the appeal. 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. He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. Don King's contract stipulated that not only would the winner join his stable of fighters, but also the loser. . 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. 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A tense rivalry fight is guaranteed and these popular boxing tickets are expected to sell out quickly! 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. Now 32 and 11 years on from his professional debut, Eubank Jr's career has been a curious one. 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. 'Look at the Windrush generation. A warrior. But it's so much better to see them like this. Were you there? Brilliantly, dangerously bewildered. The end came when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. The American hit Benn out of the ring in the first but was counted out on one knee in the 10th, afflicted by brain injuries that have had awful consequences. Something went wrong, please try again later. Rewind an hour and it is a little after 6.30pm, a Friday evening. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. Click That will remain the case irrespective of the result in London as the fight has been made at a catchweight of 157lbs, between the super-welterweight (154lbs) and middleweight (160lbs) limits, as reported by the Daily Star. 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. 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. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? WHAT TO EXPECT 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. Like Ali and Frazier, both were the polar opposites, but what they shared was immense fighting heart and insurmountable pride. 'The best deodorant you can use is a lemon,' says Eubank. An Evening with Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank. Conversation turns to their sons. This time, he retired for good. Nigel is knocked out of the ring but he gets back in and runs towards the fire. T&Cs apply. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. 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. For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By Paralysed ex-Spanish footballer Novo dies at 32 after being 'hit by a train', Brentford star Ivan Toney pleads guilty to multiple betting breaches, I'm a former darts world champion now I earn 9-an-hour stacking Co-op shelves, Olympic champ, 46, 'in critical condition as he has foot and fingers amputated', News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. By Jon Peake 29th Oct 2021, 3:52pm - 1 min read By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. Eubank doesn't wish to accept it just yet. 'Hate him?' They laugh, the crowd laughs. 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 26 . He ran towards the fire. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). By continuing to use this website you agree to our cookie policy. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. 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. MORE:Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? No one knows what he knows. His legs stiffened and Eubank laid on punishment in the corner. It would be Eubank's fifteenth defence of his world title. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. Simply The Best. 'I've got to be honest,' says Benn. 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. The bell then rang to begin the fight. "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" 'You still had the earthly spirit. Benn then agreed to meet Eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. 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. We could have seen these guys fighting again. 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. 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. 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. Benn, who had also moved up to super middleweight, won the WBC super middleweight title in Italy, beating Mauro Galvano. Benn gradually rebuilt from that bruising reverse with six consecutive wins but, as was the case after the Watson loss, salvation came on the road when he travelled to Italy and WBC super-middleweight champion Mauro Galvano retired due to a gashed eyebrow after three rounds. 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. He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank, meeting twice to contest world titles. It comes after Benn, 26, returned what promoters said was an "adverse. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. 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. 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. It was a contract signing like no other. 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. . We both had a bit of pride.'. His hope, he says, is to explain why Benn is the way he is. Most boxing experts agree that this was a truly classic round, Gutteridge referring to the two 'magnificent warriors' at its climax. 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 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. 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. 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. That first fight in 1990 was special. But it is good. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. Let the battles begin, Benn added: Im looking forward to working with Chris again but this tour will be different because of our sons fight. 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. Riath Al-Samarrai for the Daily Mail Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. 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. 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. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. BeGambleAware.org, JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). 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. 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). 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. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." It shows a tear running down his left cheek. Autographs & Memorabilia The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. 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. We would hit bullseyes. 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