With that, a pattern is set. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. View our online Press Pack. And Benn's father Nigel has admitted he text his son demanding that the pair fight at 160lb after images emerged . British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. But in this instance, no world titles are up for grabs. That first fight in 1990 was special. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. But what fights, what fights." Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. 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. He's long been open about the struggles in his life - the depression, the addictions to sex and recreational drugs during his career, the infidelities his wife, Carolyne, forgave, and the suicide attempt. Are you in? When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. 'Nope.'. By 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. Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . 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. 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. "These shows will be rescheduled to a later date in 2021.. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in an epic contest in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. Benn, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight champion when he fought Eubank's father Chris Sr in the 1990s, will jump two weight divisions for the super-fight. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. 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 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. ', 'I am not going there,' says the other man, the one who used to hit Eubank harder than anyone else. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. 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 . Eubank: 'I am here to make people understand how society is built, what they did to him.'. 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. At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . 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. 'I have information for him. It was a contract signing like no other. I know what your dynamite feels like.'. 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. Eubank ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. The Trilogy Tourstarts on October 1in Southend followed by a pre-Benn/Eubank jnr 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). If, not when, the third fight takes place, it is tough to know quite what to expect. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. Water under the bridge? 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). Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? 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. Fans can buy the fight from September 19. 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. It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. 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. Benn won. 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. Despite the understandable clamour for a trilogy, a third fight did not materialise. Featured. 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. Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. Benn, known as The Dark Destroyer, was twice world champion, holding the WBO Middleweight Champion title and WBC Super Middleweight title. Conor, the son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn, has now . 'Look at the Windrush generation. This event occurred in November 2022. It shows a tear running down his left cheek. In the UK, the fight will be available via the streaming service's pay-per-view platform. The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at. 'I enjoy his company. , updated 'If you use your brain and think about it, those roll-ons are chemicals. MORE:Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? Chris Eubank Stops. 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. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Without him would I even be here now? For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. 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. Don King's contract stipulated that not only would the winner join his stable of fighters, but also the loser. The Trilogy tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. StubHub currently has tickets priced between 204 and 4,200, with the to-listed VIP ticket an eye-watering 7,164. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. 3 min read. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) has the advantage in size and . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. As such, the fight will take place at a catchweight of 157lbs. Between them, the two fighters have boxed 11 times at the London venue and won on every occasion, so something has to give. Eubank has his say on Benn; Benn still requires no exoneration. October 14 - Coventry Building Society Arena, October 28 - Southampton Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour Hotel, The hardest primary schools in Coventry to get into, Coventry hospital 'requires improvement' amid claims of poor care and bullying among staff, The King 'deeply grateful' for messages of condolence in wake of Her Majesty's passing, Pub can't attract new landlord despite 350,000 makeover, Accession Proclamation read in Coventry to officially declare Charles III as King, Former boxers Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour to Coventry in October. That was my vision. 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. He and Benn had a third encounter of sorts in a bizarre British TV spectacle where they trained as Roman warriors and duelled in an ancient amphitheatre. Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. 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. He approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. 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. 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. After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. No one knows what he knows. Following government guidelines he will regrettably be unable to appear at the following shows in Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon. The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. We would hit bullseyes. Rewind an hour and it is a little after 6.30pm, a Friday evening. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn endured a fierce boxing rivalry during the 1990s Eubank defeated Benn in 1990 before their rematch was deemed a draw in 1993 There was no love lost between. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. It was me. I want to show this to Nigel tonight. Eubank doesn't wish to accept it just yet. 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. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. 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 . The O2 Arena in London will play host to the catchweight clash, set at 157 pounds, and it will . The record stood with the champion being 27-1-0 with 92-percent of those matchesor . Your email address will not be published. We used to throw bullseyes at the board, and now maybe it would be a 25 at best. Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. OVERVIEW. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. 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. Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. 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. Coordinated by Gold Star Promotions, the tour will wrap up in Hartlepool on November 13. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. 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. Is he coming here tonight?' Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. Benn then agreed to meet Eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first 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. 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. 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. He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank, meeting twice to contest world titles. The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). Because that is not me. He is, as it happens. ', Benn cuts in. Nigel is knocked out of the ring but he gets back in and runs towards the fire. Please note: The event information above has been added by the organiser. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. Were you there? One such exchange saw Benn in a corner knocked through the ropes, though Eubank used his body as well and Benn was not badly hurt. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. he asks Sportsmail. Conor Benn has been cleared by the World Boxing Council of "intentionally . Over 42,000 crammed Old Trafford for this bout, which was watched by half a billion people worldwide. Free delivery for many products! here Conor Nigel Benn Retweeted. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Chris Eubank shuts down Piers Morgan in gripping Life Stories interview, relive their iconic two-fight rivalry from the 90s, GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED, a run for his money on a punchbag machine, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Which is why he is now rubbing his armpits with a lemon. All those with tickets for cancelled shows will be notified directly by event promoters. This boxing glove was personally signed by Chris Eubank on March 31, 2020 and Nigel Benn on June 13, 2022. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. 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. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 'Chris should be world champ,' says Benn. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. 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. 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. 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. We have just bonded. 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. It was his movement. That doesn't happen without Chris. The Trilogy Tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. 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. Eubank Jr vs. Benn will be shown by DAZN globally. The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. 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. He has defended that seven times, including in quickfire stoppage wins over gatekeepers Samuel Vargas, Chris Algieri and Chris van Heerden. 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. It's time to win while you wait. 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 vs Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn. 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". During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn,. I would prefer him to have a run-out. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. He will go from there to Winston Churchill, racial equality, Don King, tragedy and, finally, a declaration that is really rather touching. You were a boy.'. Once Benn had agreed to the first fight with Eubank, his entourage began plotting ways to demoralise Eubank and 'even things up'. Eubank appears almost emotional as he heads for a tangent to develop his point. 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. 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. Conor Nigel Benn . ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. In the sixth round, Benn was docked a point for persistent low blows, a moment that would prove crucial in the final outcome. The eccentric fighter was agitated by the trash talk from Nigel Benn as he put pen to paper. says Eubank, and he throws in one of his theatrical pauses. It went from the terraced house to the mansion, waking up and thinking, "Do I live here?" 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. 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? He always was different, Chris Eubank. A price is yet to be announced, but DAZN PPV's UK debut, the trilogy fight between Canelo and Golovkin, will cost 9.99. 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. We could have seen these guys fighting again. Now 32 and 11 years on from his professional debut, Eubank Jr's career has been a curious one. And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. 'I know my fitness is still the same. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. He then savaged Iran Barkley within one round in his first defence. We are the guys who were the fiercest. Any size donation is welcome and we thank you for your continued support. 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 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. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. 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 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. 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. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. 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. 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. "Only you can do this to me, you know that, don't you?" On they go, disputing low blows in the second fight, giving some patter and sharing some praise. 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 fight itself did not quite reach the heights of brutality of the first, as neither man was as badly hurt. The British public began to demand the fight to be made. But here we are, deep into a chat loaded with empathy and insight and impersonations. of himself and his father Nigel Benn . A tense rivalry fight is guaranteed and these popular boxing tickets are expected to sell out quickly! 'We weren't the same then,' Eubank replies. A rematch was held three years later. He likes to talk more than me and I am fine with that.'. 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 . He has never boxed 12 rounds, with his three bouts scheduled to go the championship distance all ending well before halfway. An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! 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. What is it that fortified them as men? A second-round stoppage of Van Heerden last time out was Benn's 14th KO win. Which is why he is raising his eyebrows. 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. . 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