The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn,. Following government guidelines he will regrettably be unable to appear at the following shows in Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon. Benn was finished mentally and almost physically after this violent war and lost first his title then twice more to Steve Collins, who magnanimously claimed afterward that Benn was the greatest British boxer ever, and wished he could have fought him at his prime. Eubank ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. 'You always impersonate me like I was a sissy,' he says, demonstrating the correct positioning. Copyright 2023 GV Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved. Benn is running late but Eubank is here. I disagree. The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) has the advantage in size and . No one knows what he knows. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at. He likes to talk more than me and I am fine with that.'. Eubank was unequivocal, saying: 'We are statesmen now. Logistics of the tour or some such. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. OVERVIEW. For McClellan's difficulties, read Michael Watson and his. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. This isn't luck that we ended up together in our lives. The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. View our online Press Pack. What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? 'I have information for him. For close to the next 15 minutes of this interview, the back-and-forth will be relentless. 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. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. According to some estimates, half a billion watched their rematch on television in 1993 and Benn probably edged it, but the judges gave a draw. 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. Show] 478. Eubank finished the round strongly and posed and preened between the rounds. v Benn. Benn was set to fight rival Chris Eubank Jr in October last year, but the bout was scrapped after he returned adverse findings of clomifene in two samples provided to the Voluntary Anti-Doping . Eubank got the stoppage victory in the first meeting (Image: mirrorpix) "Let's have some parliamentary procedure" was the quip from Chris Eubank. asks Eubank. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Very few fighters have that ability to take someone out in one like you could. 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. By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. 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. 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. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. Both clocked in a score of 860, much to Conor's surprise. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. I love him.'. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 'But Chris,' replies the son of God. A rematch followed in 1993 which saw a draw between the two fighters, with Eubank retaining his WBO super-middleweight title that he won against Michael Watson. 'The best deodorant you can use is a lemon,' says Eubank. I would like you to see something.'. 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. A record of 22 consecutive knockouts at the start of his professional career shuddered to a halt when Benn faced Michael Watson in his first major domestic grudge match. It collapsed after three years of talks because 'Chris is impossible', Benn told me in 2015. 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. We are men like you or anyone else. With that, a pattern is set. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. This is closer to the bigger Eubank Jr's natural weight but a rehydration clause will offset any perceived advantage in that regard. 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. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. The pair were going to tour the country and relive their iconic two-fight rivalry from the 90s. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. The fight itself did not quite reach the heights of brutality of the first, as neither man was as badly hurt. 'They brought over this man, the mini-Mike Tyson,' Eubank says. Despite the understandable clamour for a trilogy, a third fight did not materialise. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. 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? To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Coordinated by Gold Star Promotions, the tour will wrap up in Hartlepool on November 13. 20th October 2021. He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. The record stood with the champion being 27-1-0 with 92-percent of those matchesor . Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. His legs stiffened and Eubank laid on punishment in the corner. The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). The bell then rang to begin the fight. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 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. 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. The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. 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. 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. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn event in Wolverhampton on Saturday, October 22 Taking to the stage for the first time ever in Wolverhampton, the two British Boxing legends will be discussing. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. 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. We used to throw bullseyes at the board, and now maybe it would be a 25 at best. Without him would I even be here now? For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. The Trilogy Tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. 'I watched that fight today and I cried for an hour. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have. Gigs Clubs Festivals Things to do, On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a 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 legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". ', Benn seems to be more open. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. Brilliantly, dangerously bewildered. The heavily hyped bout at the O 2 on Saturday night is rooted in the animosity between the fighters' fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, who shared two brutal and bitter contests in the . Nigel and I understand that there is maybe only a handful of people like this on the planet. 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. It is because Eubank and Benn are together again, 31 years after the savagery of that first fight, 28 after the rematch, 18 after they dressed as gladiators and came to real blows for Channel 5, and 10 after talking about another trip to the ring as middle-aged men. 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. Eubank is stroking his chin; a chin no one tested quite like Benn back in the day. 18+ Play responsibly. Look at the bare career facts of both men and you might wonder what all the fuss is about. 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