Simply The Best. 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 major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). And so he undoes one of the buttons on his shirt. The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories. A more wary Benn now sought to catch Eubank with flashing overhand shots followed by short hooks. The key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 'I've got to be honest,' says Benn. Coordinated by Gold Star Promotions, the tour will wrap up in Hartlepool on November 13. StubHub currently has tickets priced between 204 and 4,200, with the to-listed VIP ticket an eye-watering 7,164. . 'I have information for him. It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. We have wisdom now. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . 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. But with Benn absent, Eubank, in his jodhpurs and that sheriff badge, has the floor. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. If you're looking for a upcoming event, try the links below: Click here to view all reviews or add your own . That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. It's good stuff. Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. 'I watched that fight today and I cried for an hour. 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 the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. This is sensible and that is madness. It was a contract signing like no other. here 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. OVERVIEW. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. Chris Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. Three decades ago, their fathers Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn met in fights that captured the imagination of a nation and, to a large extent, defined a generation in British boxing. By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. A second-round stoppage of Van Heerden last time out was Benn's 14th KO win. 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". Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. As Eubank made his ring walk to the sound of Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best' (his ring moniker), the record suddenly stopped. For Benn, read Eubank, beaten around for 10 and a half rounds by Watson. Now with both men holding world title belts at super middleweight, a second fight between Benn and Eubank Snr was inevitable, and a date was set for October 9, 1993. 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. Because that is not me. Most boxing experts agree that this was a truly classic round, Gutteridge referring to the two 'magnificent warriors' at its climax. Your email address will not be published. 'Good,' says Eubank. Benn took to . 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. Benn, the former Royal Fusilier turned Dark Destroyer a no-nonsense knockout artist who became a fans favourite. Barry McGuigan agreed, saying; "There was real antipathy and ill-will there. 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). 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). He remains under investigation by UKAD . Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn, at Porsche Centre Wolverhampton.. The 26 . Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. 'If you are prepared to listen to me, the truth is far more interesting.'. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. ', Before this audience, they bounce off one another for an hour. 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. Earlier, they were slightly differing in their view of whether they would get in the ring together again. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. 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 finished the round strongly and posed and preened between the rounds. 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. he asks Sportsmail. Eubank gets to his feet. CONOR BENN has sensationally slammed the WBC's egg-based explanation for his doping saga and turned the finger at the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association for allegedly bungling his tests. Featured. It would be Eubank's fifteenth defence of his world title. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. We are men, fathers, reaching the clouds because of each other.'. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. It isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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, who had also moved up to super middleweight, won the WBC super middleweight title in Italy, beating Mauro Galvano. An Evening with Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank. 'Nope.'. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. 253. 3 min read. Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. The rehydration clause for the fight has not been officially disclosed but promoter Eddie Hearn says it is within the IBF's regulations of a 10lbs maximum gain between the weigh-in and the weight check the following morning for the sanctioning body's title fights. That is the real story. A price is yet to be announced, but DAZN PPV's UK debut, the trilogy fight between Canelo and Golovkin, will cost 9.99. Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. 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. A warrior. Benn was set to take on Chris Eubank Jr, in October, but their fight was cancelled after Benn's test result in August appeared suspicious to the British Boxing Board of Control. [2], Last edited on 12 November 2022, at 19:04, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Benn v Eubank chaos leaves a legacy of greed, stupidity and danger | Donald McRae", https://web.archive.org/web/20110629141823/http://www.100greatblackbritons.com/bios/nigel_benn-chris_eubanks, http://boxing-forum.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=7958&, http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news/Benn-Eubank-Watson.php, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nigel_Benn_vs._Chris_Eubank&oldid=1121521884, This page was last edited on 12 November 2022, at 19:04. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. 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. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. It shows a tear running down his left cheek. 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? Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will continue a simmering family feud that has spanned more than three decades and defined an era in British boxing when they collide in a blockbuster showdown. 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 know my fitness is still the same. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. 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. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. 'We weren't the same then,' Eubank replies. . His record reads 32-2 with 23 KOs, but those two defeats came in his most significant bouts a domestic grudge match against future two-weight world champion Billy Joe Saunders in November 2014 and a challenge for George Groves' WBA super-middleweight title in February 2018 as part of the World Boxing Super Series. He punches hard as well. Chris Eubank Jr will face Conor Benn in a catchweight fight on October 8 at the O2 Arena in London, it has been confirmed. 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. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. 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. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? In the sixth round, Benn was docked a point for persistent low blows, a moment that would prove crucial in the final outcome. But it is good. asks Eubank. 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. Which is why he is now rubbing his armpits with a lemon. Eubank also moved up to 168lbs for a rematch with Watson, against whom a contested points verdict against in the final defence of his middleweight title in June 1991. 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. On they go, disputing low blows in the second fight, giving some patter and sharing some praise. 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. Benn's seven appearances were in undercard slots, with his most notable triumph coming in July 2018 a wide 10-round unanimous decision over France's Cedrick Peynaud, who dropped him twice in the opening session of a dramatic six-rounder at York Hall seven months earlier. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He likes to talk more than me and I am fine with that.'. However, it is unclear whether Jones will lead the corner on fight night against Benn, with Eubank Jr having expressed a desire to have his father involved given the particular magnitude of the contest. . Benn, whose father Nigel was a super-middleweight world champion, relinquished his license with the BBBofC after his fight with Eubank Jr was called off. 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 final scores were 115113 Eubank, 114113 Benn, and 114114. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. That is how I look at Nigel.'. 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