He likes to talk more than me and I am fine with that.'. he asks Sportsmail. As such, the fight will take place at a catchweight of 157lbs. Featured. 'I was watching Conor sparring earlier and I said, "You look like Eubank!" But do you want to do this for a living, to take yourself out of the rat race and stand at the top? Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. 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. Eubank Jr has lost his two biggest fights to Billy Joe Saunders and George Groves and, as such, has never won a major world title. 'Time gives us the ability to look at what one has to go through. 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. 'I mean huh?'. 'What kind of interview is this?' Benn, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. 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. Benn's eye was swollen shut by the fifth round, and in the sixth Eubank began throwing shots at Benn who was covering up on the ropes. But these are strange times and this is the fourth date of 17 as Eubank, now 55, and Benn, 57, tour Britain, talking and reminiscing and confounding any sense, reasonably held, that these were two men destined to loathe each other for all of time. Benn has finally arrived. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. 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 Benn was a blistering. Both Benn and Eubank fought at middleweight and super middleweight around the same time in 1985-97, and became rivals on both the domestic and world boxing scene. Nigel is knocked out of the ring but he gets back in and runs towards the fire. He punches hard as well. But it is good. 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. The record stood with the champion being 27-1-0 with 92-percent of those matchesor . Eubanks relatively more measured and slicker boxing had reaped rewards, despite him having to fight through a badly cut tongue. 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 Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) has the advantage in size and . And Benn's father Nigel has admitted he text his son demanding that the pair fight at 160lb after images emerged . 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. 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. It isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. 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He was up quickly, claiming it was a slip, but took the eight count regardless from Richard Steele. He approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. 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. Which is why he is now rubbing his armpits with a lemon. 'How do I feel about Nigel Benn?' Something went wrong, please try again later. ', Benn seems to be more open. A spokesperson for Eubank said: "Chris Eubank has tested positive for Covid-19. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. The end came in the closing seconds of round nine after Eubank crashed a right into Benns jaw. He always was different, Chris Eubank. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. Were you there? Because that is not me. asks Eubank. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. Benn's seven appearances were in undercard slots, with his most notable triumph coming in July 2018 a wide 10-round unanimous decision over France's Cedrick Peynaud, who dropped him twice in the opening session of a dramatic six-rounder at York Hall seven months earlier. Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank I (HQ) Watch on Accompanied in the ring at Birmingham's NEC by Richard Steele in November 1990, the man who oversaw the chaotic mayhem and brutality of Hearns'. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. Click Eubank Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. The two British Boxing legends turned out to the event held at the Porsche Centre Wolverhampton, hosted by ShowFighter UK in . Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Benn isn't having it. Benn then agreed to meet Eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. All those with tickets for cancelled shows will be notified directly by event promoters. at the best online prices at eBay! Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. 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 are scheduled. 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. The Hate Game, a book documenting this boxing rivalry, written by Ben Dirs, was published in 2013. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. I disagree. 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. 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. 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. 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 cuts in. ', 'I am not going there,' says the other man, the one who used to hit Eubank harder than anyone else. Logistics of the tour or some such. 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. says Eubank, and he throws in one of his theatrical pauses. 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. It's good stuff. READ MORE:King Charles III 'badly bullied ' at school, former classmate reveals. It meant Benn once again felt light the fighter with momentum, heading into their blockbuster rematch in front of 40,000 fans at Old Trafford in October 1993. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. The key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. 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. I would prefer him to have a run-out. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn, at Porsche Centre Wolverhampton.. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. So why do it? This boxing glove was personally signed by Chris Eubank on March 31, 2020 and Nigel Benn on June 13, 2022. Conor Nigel Benn Retweeted. 'Think about the building blocks of each individual, what they've had to go through,' Eubank says. He was pivoting, shimmying, something new. Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. Conor is different. Eubank Jr vs. Benn will be shown by DAZN globally. The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? 3 min read. 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. ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. Benn faced Gerald McClellan, pound-for-pound one of the most devastating fighters of the 90s, and his career paralleled Eubank's when McClellan was paralyzed as a result of this bout. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. The pair will meet at a catchweight of 156lb almost 29 years to the day since their fathers last fought to a draw at Old Trafford in Manchester. 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"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 . The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. ', Before this audience, they bounce off one another for an hour. The main problem with getting Eubank and Benn's sons together professionally is they have each campaigned in different weight classes. The pair never fought again, despite a 6 million bout at Wembley stadium being touted for Eubank's eight-fight Sky deal. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I know what your dynamite feels like.'. I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. . It was a contract signing like no other. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. This event occurred in November 2022. He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. Despite the understandable clamour for a trilogy, a third fight did not materialise. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. We are the guys who were the fiercest. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. 'Before we touch, I must talk to you about something,' and for a couple of minutes they disappear to clear up whatever it is that needs resolving. 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. By Jon Peake 29th Oct 2021, 3:52pm - 1 min read Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. 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. Brilliantly, dangerously different. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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: 'Your dad was a man. Benn: 'Chris, no. Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. 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