It's not like the ones we have seen before. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. Without him would I even be here now? 'On Gladiator,' Eubank says, 'this man even tried to kill me with a wooden sword. Conor Nigel Benn . The final scores were 115113 Eubank, 114113 Benn, and 114114. Eubank Jr vs Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn. . 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. ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. 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. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . Brilliantly, dangerously different. 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. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. Your email address will not be published. . He ran towards the fire. 'He just had to do his swagger,' Benn says, and he starts mimicking that old glare Eubank used to do over his shoulder. A warrior. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. 'If you are prepared to listen to me, the truth is far more interesting.'. The men with the famous beef are discussing a lesser-known use for lemons. 'I watched that fight today and I cried for an hour. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. 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 . The circumstances then were truer to what we have always known about Eubank and Benn, given they almost became the prototype for the sort of ghoulish bout between veterans that is now so popular. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. here Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. 'I enjoy his company. Simply The Best. The end came when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. This is sensible and that is madness. Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. 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. Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. , updated Tickets for An Evening with Benn and Eubank can be . "These shows will be rescheduled to a later date in 2021.. Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. 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. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. Benn, known as The Dark Destroyer, was twice world champion, holding the WBO Middleweight Champion title and WBC Super Middleweight title. He will go from there to Winston Churchill, racial equality, Don King, tragedy and, finally, a declaration that is really rather touching. 20th October 2021. 253. They never were destined to agree on everything. It collapsed after three years of talks because 'Chris is impossible', Benn told me in 2015. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. 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. 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. In the sixth round, Benn was docked a point for persistent low blows, a moment that would prove crucial in the final outcome. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. Boxing analyst and former world champion Tony Bellew writes for BBC Sport about Chris Eubank Jr's fight against Conor Benn on Saturday, 8 October at the O2 Arena in London. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The pair never fought again, despite a 6 million bout at Wembley stadium being touted for Eubank's eight-fight Sky deal. 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. By continuing to use this website you agree to our cookie policy. 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. 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 took to . '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. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. 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 use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. 'I love watching Conor,' says Eubank. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) has the advantage in size and . The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. What did they have to go through, to become that resilient, that hard, that prideful? A rematch was held three years later. 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. 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. 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. It was a contract signing like no other. Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. v Benn. 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. 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. The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. 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). This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 'If I get into a form of conversation, leave me to speak tonight,' Eubank tells Benn. No one knows what he knows. Benn then agreed to meet Eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. Eubank would defend his new title three times, relinquishing to contest the vacant WBO super middleweight title against the ill-fated Michael Watson, who after winning eight of eleven rounds fell into a coma after a Eubank uppercut at the end of round 11, before the subsequent referee stoppage twenty seconds into round 12. In November 1990, Benn suffered his second defeat at the hands of enigmatic showman Chris Eubank and one of the most turbulent rivalries in British sporting history was born. Benn [right] was set to take on Eubank Jr [left] before the fight was cancelled at the eleventh hour due to the revelation of the adverse findings. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". 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. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. I had a good role model. 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. Gigs Clubs Festivals Things to do, On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a 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. 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. Conor, the son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn, has now . 'You always impersonate me like I was a sissy,' he says, demonstrating the correct positioning. 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. 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. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. T&Cs apply. He also beat Dmitrii Chudinov, Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan and Tom Doran there in a 16-month period between February 2015 and June 2016. StubHub currently has tickets priced between 204 and 4,200, with the to-listed VIP ticket an eye-watering 7,164. Were you there? 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. This time, he retired for good. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. Eubank finished the round strongly and posed and preened between the rounds. But do you want to do this for a living, to take yourself out of the rat race and stand at the top? Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. Now 32 and 11 years on from his professional debut, Eubank Jr's career has been a curious one. Search for: Go SALE; Sylvester Stallone Collection. 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. 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. 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. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. 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. He turned to God 20-odd years ago and is a very different man these days, but he isn't keen to share Eubank's view that his problems were an inevitability of his environment. 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. The shirt carrying a sheriff's badge. It looks as though British legends Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr. have finally put their long-standing rivalry to bed during a 2021 UK tour. It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. 'McClellan was brought here by Don King to beat Nigel in a dog fight, but the dog recognised the handler. 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