Tickets start at 34 . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Voice Newspaper is committed to celebrating black excellence, campaigning for positive change and informing the black community on important issues. Benn: 'Chris, no. During their UK wide speaking tour, the duo will reveal more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony. Free delivery for many products! 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. View our online Press Pack. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Eubank Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. But in this instance, no world titles are up for grabs. 'McClellan was brought here by Don King to beat Nigel in a dog fight, but the dog recognised the handler. We would hit bullseyes. We are the guys who were the fiercest. 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. He likes to talk more than me and I am fine with that.'. By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. Eubank Jr (32-2, 23 KOs) has the advantage in size and . How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? 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. 'They brought over this man, the mini-Mike Tyson,' Eubank says. Whilst we try to ensure all details are up-to-date we do not make any warranty or representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information shown. 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. 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. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. I had a good role model. 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. Benn was a blistering. Benn forced Eubank to take a count in the eighth round, the challenger protested that hed slipped, but his left eye was swollen shut. 'You always impersonate me like I was a sissy,' he says, demonstrating the correct positioning. 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 cuts in. 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. 'How do I feel about Nigel Benn?' Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". v Benn. I disagree. Tickets. He returned home in triumph in November 1990 to face the undefeated and outspoken Eubank, by then 24-0 but without a comparable victory on his record. Benn won. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? In 2018, with both men in their 50s, The Sun reported that negotiations had been taking place for a third fight, tapping into the modern trend of former favourites getting back into the ring for one last hurrah. Eubank hid this evidence from his corner, afraid of a doctor stoppage. We could have seen these guys fighting again. As such, the fight will take place at a catchweight of 157lbs. It shows a tear running down his left cheek. 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. 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. Benn then agreed to meet Eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. 'Because I understand him, I do not just like Nigel Benn. He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. The Tour will focus on 'more than thirty years of bitterness and acrimony between two of the worlds biggest boxing rivalries', organisers said. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. Benn said to Eubank in an aggressive yet somehow affectionate embrace after the pair had previously almost come to blows. You were a boy.'. 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. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. For details of the Eubank-Benn Trilogy Tour, visit goldstarpromotions.co.uk, The comments below have not been moderated, By . The British public began to demand the fight to be made. But here we are, deep into a chat loaded with empathy and insight and impersonations. Eubank Jr vs Benn: Who won when Chris Eubank Sr. faced Nigel Benn. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. 'We weren't the same then,' Eubank replies. WHAT TO EXPECT Eubanks relatively more measured and slicker boxing had reaped rewards, despite him having to fight through a badly cut tongue. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. 'I know my fitness is still the same. Copyright 2023 GV Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved. Fans can buy the fight from September 19. 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. 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? 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. In the sixth round, Benn was docked a point for persistent low blows, a moment that would prove crucial in the final outcome. 'If I get into a form of conversation, leave me to speak tonight,' Eubank tells Benn. The major championship belts at middleweight are held by Gennadiy Golovkin (WBA and IBF), Jermall Charlo (WBC) and Janibek Alimkhanuly (WBO). 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. He approaches Eubank with an apology and an outstretched fist, but the friendly sort. 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. 'This is not madness,' says the lover. 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 . A trilogy encounter proved elusive but nearly 32 years on from their fathers' first fight, Eubank Jr and Benn the younger will sensationally meet in the ring. Those are the truths. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". 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. Winging in with wild hooks from the opening bell, Benn ran out of steam and was picked apart by the more classically styled Watson. "I know we will have so much to discuss about their fight which will be a good battle." . The old fighters are downstairs and putting on a show. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. We both had a bit of pride.'. 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. This time, he retired for good. Benn is running late but Eubank is here. 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. Benn, whose dad Nigel was the middleweight and super-middleweight. Chris Eubank Stops. 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. 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. Conor Benn hits out at critics after failing drugs test for Chris Eubank Jr fight. 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 Which is why he is raising his eyebrows. And the rematch ended in a controversial draw at Old Trafford in 1993. 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. Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. Conor, the son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn, has now . Benn's eye was swollen shut by the fifth round, and in the sixth Eubank began throwing shots at Benn who was covering up on the ropes. No one knows what he knows. 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. It meant Benn once again felt light the fighter with momentum, heading into their blockbuster rematch in front of 40,000 fans at Old Trafford in October 1993. They never were destined to agree on everything. Conor Nigel Benn . Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. They decided to sabotage his entrance music. 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. In his 13th fight, when he put the Peynaud scare to bed, Benn won the vacant WBA Continental welterweight title. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have. ', Benn seems to be more open. 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. 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). 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. All of the shows cancelled will be rescheduled to a later date this year. He ran towards the fire. ', Eubank: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. 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. 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Please note: The event information above has been added by the organiser. 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. The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . Let the battles begin, Benn added: Im looking forward to working with Chris again but this tour will be different because of our sons fight. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. Once Benn had agreed to the first fight with Eubank, his entourage began plotting ways to demoralise Eubank and 'even things up'. 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. 18+ Play responsibly. It comes after Benn, 26, returned what promoters said was an "adverse. At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. 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. The end came in the closing seconds of round nine after Eubank crashed a right into Benns jaw. He punches hard as well. Eubank Jr vs. Benn will be shown by DAZN globally. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . 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. 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 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. fairer and smarter way to discover events they love., 2001 - 2023 Skiddle Ltd | Skiddle is a registered trademark | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Plenty of the old animosity seemed to remain. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. ', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. Nigel and I understand that there is maybe only a handful of people like this on the planet. 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. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. BeGambleAware.org, JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). Our mothers comforted this country and our fathers helped rebuild it from the Second World War. Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. 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