', Benn seems to be more open. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." 'My goal in boxing was to be Southern Area champion, might have a shot at the British, might own my own terraced house like my dad. 'I mean huh?'. 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. 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 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 ran towards the fire. Eubank is in isolation and said to be experiencing "mild symptoms" of coronavirus, meaning he will miss four dates of The Trilogy Tour: Benn v Eubank III. The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories. But it's so much better to see them like this. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. fairer and smarter way to discover events they love., 2001 - 2023 Skiddle Ltd | Skiddle is a registered trademark | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Nigel Benn also made the move up to 168lbs and became the WBC champion after beating Italy's Mauro Galvano. 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 . It was his movement. 'But Chris,' replies the son of God. The Hate Game, a book documenting this boxing rivalry, written by Ben Dirs, was published in 2013. Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. As such, the fight will take place at a catchweight of 157lbs. Eubank was unequivocal, saying: 'We are statesmen now. The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. On they go, disputing low blows in the second fight, giving some patter and sharing some praise. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. Such displays have earned Benn a top-10 ranking with all four of the major sanctioning bodies. 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. Simply The Best. That is the real story. 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. It went from the terraced house to the mansion, waking up and thinking, "Do I live here?" When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. Which is why he is raising his eyebrows. Eubank Jr vs. Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn? What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? It's not like the ones we have seen before. It collapsed after three years of talks because 'Chris is impossible', Benn told me in 2015. 'Time gives us the ability to look at what one has to go through. He fought for the WBO cruiserweight title, losing another split decision to Carl Thompson, and the rematch when, ahead on points, the doctor stopped the fight due to Eubank's swollen eye. It was me. It's good stuff. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. 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. 'We weren't the same then,' Eubank replies. "These shows will be rescheduled to a later date in 2021.. Show more Show more Chat Replay is disabled for this Premiere. Eubank: 'I am here to make people understand how society is built, what they did to him.'. 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. And it is also why the 200 or so who have come here, to the Wodson Park Leisure Centre in Hertfordshire, will soon raise theirs, when these guys leave this interview and head downstairs. He approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. T&Cs apply. 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. 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, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight. 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. Benn, having lost to Michael Watson, began to rebuild in America, winning the WBO middleweight title by knocking out Doug DeWitt. 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. Without him would I even be here now? 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. We would hit bullseyes. Between them, the two fighters have boxed 11 times at the London venue and won on every occasion, so something has to give. Click Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. '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. Tickets. Conor Nigel Benn . He is, as it happens. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. 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. 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. "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 . 18+ Play responsibly. Those are the truths. At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 'Trust me,' says the fighter who became a lover. 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. . Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. Judgement Day. 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. By 'I actually quite like talking to him. 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. 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Cork, Ireland. In his 13th fight, when he put the Peynaud scare to bed, Benn won the vacant WBA Continental welterweight title. Tickets for An Evening with Benn and Eubank can be . 'McClellan was brought here by Don King to beat Nigel in a dog fight, but the dog recognised the handler. Barry McGuigan agreed, saying; "There was real antipathy and ill-will there. Is there a big enough bridge in the world? He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. 'What kind of interview is this?' 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. I had a good role model. We could have seen these guys fighting again. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. Coordinated by Gold Star Promotions, the tour will wrap up in Hartlepool on November 13. You were a boy.'. ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. Benn took to . I love him.'. Eubank appears almost emotional as he heads for a tangent to develop his point. 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. 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". asks Eubank. 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. 'We spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. 'They brought over this man, the mini-Mike Tyson,' Eubank says. It's time to win while you wait. Eubank Jr vs. Benn will be shown by DAZN globally. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. The pair are scheduled. In the rematch six months later, Eubank was on the wrong end of a split decision. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. 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. He was up quickly, claiming it was a slip, but took the eight count regardless from Richard Steele. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. 'He just had to do his swagger,' Benn says, and he starts mimicking that old glare Eubank used to do over his shoulder. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . But with Benn absent, Eubank, in his jodhpurs and that sheriff badge, has the floor. His hope, he says, is to explain why Benn is the way he is. 'Chris should be world champ,' says Benn. 'Is your piece going to be frivolous? Eubank ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. 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Eubank almost bit through his tongue after swallowing an uppercut in the fourth before winning Benn's middleweight world title by stoppage in the ninth. 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. The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. 'What were the building blocks of us as fighters, as warriors? 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 20th October 2021. 'I've got to be honest,' says Benn. 34.99 . 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). Despite a limited amateur career, Benn has blossomed into a pro of huge potential and will put an unblemished 21-0 record on the line against Eubank Jr. Venue Cymru Promenade Llandudno, LL30 1BB, Box office: 01492 872000Groups: 01492 872001, An Evening with Chris Eubank & Nigel Benn. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. You'll have to try your luck on resale sites as all tickets sold out within 47 minutes of going on sale on August 13. Over 42,000 crammed Old Trafford for this bout, which was watched by half a billion people worldwide. The iconic former fighters are returning to the stage to tell their stories, Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox. We have wisdom now. Conversation turns to their sons. 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 then savaged Iran Barkley within one round in his first defence. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. 'If you are prepared to listen to me, the truth is far more interesting.'. The 26 . 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. Both defeats were on points, with Saunders deservedly prevailing via a split decision and Groves winning handily in a fight that only ever looked in the balance when the champion injured his shoulder in the final round. 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. 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. In the UK, the fight will be available via the streaming service's pay-per-view platform. 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. 'The best deodorant you can use is a lemon,' says Eubank. 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. 3 min read. Benn then agreed to meet Eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. 'How do I feel about Nigel Benn?' Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. 'I have information for him. 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. [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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. Because that is not me. Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. The O2 Arena in London will play host to the catchweight clash, set at 157 pounds, and it will . Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. 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. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. The final round was thrilling, with both boxers told they needed it to win. 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 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. He always was a little bewildered by Eubank, was Nigel Benn. By Guy Birchall, news reporter Wednesday 5 October 2022 16:54, UK For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By 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. A pair of British boxing greats - Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank - are coming to the North West next month as part of a UK tour. 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