Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. 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 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. . Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. 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. 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". Benn, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. It isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. Tickets start at 34 . The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank, meeting twice to contest world titles. 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". 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. All of the shows cancelled will be rescheduled to a later date this year. The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". You were a boy.'. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. Eubank Jr vs. Benn will be shown by DAZN globally. We are men like you or anyone else. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . He will go from there to Winston Churchill, racial equality, Don King, tragedy and, finally, a declaration that is really rather touching. Riath Al-Samarrai for the Daily Mail 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. Judgement Day. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. We both had a bit of pride.'. Which is why he is raising his eyebrows. Between them, the two fighters have boxed 11 times at the London venue and won on every occasion, so something has to give. I am so grateful he was there. . 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. For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. Conversation turns to their sons. We have just bonded. 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. The main problem with getting Eubank and Benn's sons together professionally is they have each campaigned in different weight classes. Eubank Jr vs Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn. StubHub currently has tickets priced between 204 and 4,200, with the to-listed VIP ticket an eye-watering 7,164. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. They never were destined to agree on everything. 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. 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. 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 know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. Eubank was trapped in the corner when an overhand right caught him on top of the head, knocking him down. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. It's time to win while you wait. 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. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. 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 . Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. 3 min read. asks Eubank. We still might. If, not when, the third fight takes place, it is tough to know quite what to expect. No one knows what he knows. It comes after Benn, 26, returned what promoters said was an "adverse. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. 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. . Without him would I even be here now? That is the real story. 'Hate him?' After making weight at the official weigh-in on Friday, October 7, Eubank Jr. must get on the scales again on the morning of the fight and be within a stipulated weight. Eubank appears almost emotional as he heads for a tangent to develop his point. 'But Chris,' replies the son of God. Conor Nigel Benn's Tweets. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. It went from the terraced house to the mansion, waking up and thinking, "Do I live here?" At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. We have wisdom now. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. 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. Those are the truths. 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. Eubank Jr's most recent outing at the O2 came in February 2019, when he sent former world champion James DeGale into retirement. Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. Logistics of the tour or some such. The Trilogy tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. Show more Show more Chat Replay is disabled for this Premiere. He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. 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. Were you there? Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. 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 took to . For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By 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. 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. Eubank Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. 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. 1,566. 18+ Play responsibly. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. WHAT TO EXPECT WATCH: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn on DAZN. He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. The 26 . 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). 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. Click Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. Eubank gets to his feet. 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. 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. 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? Fans can buy the fight from September 19. Show] 478. 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. 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 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. 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. Conor Nigel Benn . 'Chris should be world champ,' says Benn. He always was a little bewildered by Eubank, was Nigel Benn. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. 'You still had the earthly spirit. 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. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. 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. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. In the sixth round, Benn was docked a point for persistent low blows, a moment that would prove crucial in the final outcome. On stage they will talk about the truth behind the rivalry, the real ferocity of the two boxing matches, their subsequent lives and successful careers as well as their sons match. Conor Nigel Benn Retweeted. It was a contract signing like no other. 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. By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. 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. Family matters as 'born rivals' Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr set to fight it out in huge boxing grudge match At its heart is a fear of the damage that might befall his son, having lost. This boxing glove was personally signed by Chris Eubank on March 31, 2020 and Nigel Benn on June 13, 2022. 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. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". 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. 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. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. Eubank: 'I am here to make people understand how society is built, what they did to him.'. It shows a tear running down his left cheek. 34.99 . Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. He is, as it happens. 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. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. ', Benn cuts in. He was pivoting, shimmying, something new. 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 ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. He was up quickly, claiming it was a slip, but took the eight count regardless from Richard Steele. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. Conor Benn could not hide his delight as he watched rival Chris Eubank Jr get knocked out by Liam Smith on Saturday night.Benn and Eubank Jr were supp . 'If you are prepared to listen to me, the truth is far more interesting.'. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. 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. 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 . The end came when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. 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. 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. However, there were flurries of punches at the ends of the rounds, with both boxers trying to claim the rounds knowing that there was more chance of the fight lasting the distance as the bout progressed. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. . [1] Eddie Hearn stated that the fight has been built on the legacy of the two brutal bouts between Eubank Sr and Benn Sr in the 1990s. Conor is different. he asks Sportsmail. Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. says Eubank, and he throws in one of his theatrical pauses. His legs stiffened and Eubank laid on punishment in the corner. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Most boxing experts agree that this was a truly classic round, Gutteridge referring to the two 'magnificent warriors' at its climax. With both men champions in the same weight division, a unification fight and three-year anticipated rematch was arranged by Don King for 9 October 1993. Conor Benn has been cleared by the World Boxing Council of "intentionally . 253. Because that is not me. 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. 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. He retired and came out of retirement to face a young Joe Calzaghe, who beat him on points. For close to the next 15 minutes of this interview, the back-and-forth will be relentless. Nov 03 2022 Douglas, Villa Marina & Gaiety Theatre Complex An Evening With Benn and Eubank Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn Oct 30 2022 Lighthouse, Poole Benn and Eubank: The Trilogy Tour Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank Dec 01 2017 Norwich, Epic Studios Chris Eubank Nov 30 2017 An Evening with Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank. A second-round stoppage of Van Heerden last time out was Benn's 14th KO win. 'What were the building blocks of us as fighters, as warriors? I love him.'. 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. This event occurred in November 2022. I disagree. 'I enjoy his company. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn,. to find out more. What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 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. Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . Are you in? The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. The eccentric fighter was agitated by the trash talk from Nigel Benn as he put pen to paper. MORE:Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? He ran towards the fire. 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. '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. On Wednesday, the WBC ruled a "highly elevated consumption of eggs" was considered a "reasonable explanation" for Benn's adverse finding which saw his catchweight bout with Chris Eubank Jr, scheduled for October 2022, cancelled. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. 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Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. 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 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. . Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. 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. 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". Benn, in fact, gave his son Conor - an exciting young boxer - a run for his money on a punchbag machine. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. It isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. Tickets start at 34 . The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank, meeting twice to contest world titles. 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". 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. All of the shows cancelled will be rescheduled to a later date this year. The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". You were a boy.'. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. Eubank Jr vs. Benn will be shown by DAZN globally. We are men like you or anyone else. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . He will go from there to Winston Churchill, racial equality, Don King, tragedy and, finally, a declaration that is really rather touching. Riath Al-Samarrai for the Daily Mail 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. Judgement Day. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. We both had a bit of pride.'. Which is why he is raising his eyebrows. Between them, the two fighters have boxed 11 times at the London venue and won on every occasion, so something has to give. I am so grateful he was there. . 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. For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. Conversation turns to their sons. We have just bonded. 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. The main problem with getting Eubank and Benn's sons together professionally is they have each campaigned in different weight classes. Eubank Jr vs Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn. StubHub currently has tickets priced between 204 and 4,200, with the to-listed VIP ticket an eye-watering 7,164. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. They never were destined to agree on everything. 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. 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. 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 know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. Eubank was trapped in the corner when an overhand right caught him on top of the head, knocking him down. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. It's time to win while you wait. 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. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. 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 . Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. 3 min read. asks Eubank. We still might. If, not when, the third fight takes place, it is tough to know quite what to expect. No one knows what he knows. It comes after Benn, 26, returned what promoters said was an "adverse. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. 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. . Without him would I even be here now? That is the real story. 'Hate him?' After making weight at the official weigh-in on Friday, October 7, Eubank Jr. must get on the scales again on the morning of the fight and be within a stipulated weight. Eubank appears almost emotional as he heads for a tangent to develop his point. 'But Chris,' replies the son of God. Conor Nigel Benn's Tweets. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. It went from the terraced house to the mansion, waking up and thinking, "Do I live here?" At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. We have wisdom now. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. 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. Those are the truths. 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. Eubank Jr's most recent outing at the O2 came in February 2019, when he sent former world champion James DeGale into retirement. Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. Logistics of the tour or some such. The Trilogy tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. Show more Show more Chat Replay is disabled for this Premiere. He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. 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. Were you there? Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. 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 took to . For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By 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. 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. Eubank Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. 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. 1,566. 18+ Play responsibly. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. WHAT TO EXPECT WATCH: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn on DAZN. He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. The 26 . 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). 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. Click Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. Eubank gets to his feet. 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. 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. 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? Fans can buy the fight from September 19. Show] 478. 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. 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 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. 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. Conor Nigel Benn . 'Chris should be world champ,' says Benn. He always was a little bewildered by Eubank, was Nigel Benn. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. 'You still had the earthly spirit. 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. British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will bring their second tour of knockout stories and anecdotes to Coventry. 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. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. In the sixth round, Benn was docked a point for persistent low blows, a moment that would prove crucial in the final outcome. On stage they will talk about the truth behind the rivalry, the real ferocity of the two boxing matches, their subsequent lives and successful careers as well as their sons match. Conor Nigel Benn Retweeted. It was a contract signing like no other. 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. By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. 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. Family matters as 'born rivals' Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr set to fight it out in huge boxing grudge match At its heart is a fear of the damage that might befall his son, having lost. This boxing glove was personally signed by Chris Eubank on March 31, 2020 and Nigel Benn on June 13, 2022. 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. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". 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. 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. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. Eubank: 'I am here to make people understand how society is built, what they did to him.'. It shows a tear running down his left cheek. 34.99 . Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. He is, as it happens. 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. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. ', Benn cuts in. He was pivoting, shimmying, something new. 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 ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. He was up quickly, claiming it was a slip, but took the eight count regardless from Richard Steele. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. Conor Benn could not hide his delight as he watched rival Chris Eubank Jr get knocked out by Liam Smith on Saturday night.Benn and Eubank Jr were supp . 'If you are prepared to listen to me, the truth is far more interesting.'. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. 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. 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 . The end came when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. 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. 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. However, there were flurries of punches at the ends of the rounds, with both boxers trying to claim the rounds knowing that there was more chance of the fight lasting the distance as the bout progressed. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. . [1] Eddie Hearn stated that the fight has been built on the legacy of the two brutal bouts between Eubank Sr and Benn Sr in the 1990s. Conor is different. he asks Sportsmail. Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. says Eubank, and he throws in one of his theatrical pauses. His legs stiffened and Eubank laid on punishment in the corner. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Most boxing experts agree that this was a truly classic round, Gutteridge referring to the two 'magnificent warriors' at its climax. With both men champions in the same weight division, a unification fight and three-year anticipated rematch was arranged by Don King for 9 October 1993. Conor Benn has been cleared by the World Boxing Council of "intentionally . 253. Because that is not me. 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. 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. He retired and came out of retirement to face a young Joe Calzaghe, who beat him on points. For close to the next 15 minutes of this interview, the back-and-forth will be relentless. Nov 03 2022 Douglas, Villa Marina & Gaiety Theatre Complex An Evening With Benn and Eubank Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn Oct 30 2022 Lighthouse, Poole Benn and Eubank: The Trilogy Tour Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank Dec 01 2017 Norwich, Epic Studios Chris Eubank Nov 30 2017 An Evening with Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank. A second-round stoppage of Van Heerden last time out was Benn's 14th KO win. 'What were the building blocks of us as fighters, as warriors? I love him.'. 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. This event occurred in November 2022. I disagree. 'I enjoy his company. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn,. to find out more. What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? British boxing legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 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. Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . Are you in? The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. The eccentric fighter was agitated by the trash talk from Nigel Benn as he put pen to paper. MORE:Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? He ran towards the fire. 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. '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. On Wednesday, the WBC ruled a "highly elevated consumption of eggs" was considered a "reasonable explanation" for Benn's adverse finding which saw his catchweight bout with Chris Eubank Jr, scheduled for October 2022, cancelled. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. 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