', Benn Snr chimes in: 'You hear that, son.'. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. The fight itself did not quite reach the heights of brutality of the first, as neither man was as badly hurt. 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. He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank, meeting twice to contest world titles. Eubank was the cocky, flamboyant upstart who began calling out Benn after his tenth bout. 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 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. Benn managed to stagger back to centre ring but when he absorbed Eubanks follow-up assault, Steele decided he had seen enough and jumped in to spare the battered champion. '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. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 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. ', Benn: 'I have to shut you down. 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. 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. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. We could have seen these guys fighting again. Which is why he is now rubbing his armpits with a lemon. 'You still had the earthly spirit. What is it in you that allows you to do that because most men cannot? Benn forced Eubank to take a count in the eighth round, the challenger protested that hed slipped, but his left eye was swollen shut. Autographs & Memorabilia Gigs Clubs Festivals Things to do, On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a The end came when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. Eubank took a lucrative television deal with Sky Sports, meaning ITV and Benn did not figure in his plans. here Through their differences in style and personality, they worked brutal and beautiful magic. It has taken a while to reach this point, both in the bringing of old enemies to a table in a leisure centre and in the journey of this conversation. 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 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. With both men champions in the same weight division, a unification fight and three-year anticipated rematch was arranged by Don King for 9 October 1993. I would prefer him to have a run-out. His second attempt at a world title came just 10 months later on 10 December 1994, against undefeated WBO super middleweight champion Chris Eubank (40-0-2 19 KOs) at G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England. But it is not the truth people believe they know.'. CHRIS EUBANK has been forced to cancel public appearances with old rival Nigel Benn after testing positive for coronavirus. Eubank, with his affected persona, jodhpurs, monocle and preening disdain for boxing as a mugs game. 'We met in secret in Manchester in a lawyer's office,' Benn says. 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. 'They brought over this man, the mini-Mike Tyson,' Eubank says. 'He just had to do his swagger,' Benn says, and he starts mimicking that old glare Eubank used to do over his shoulder. A tense rivalry fight is guaranteed and these popular boxing tickets are expected to sell out quickly! The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. [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. A second-round stoppage of Van Heerden last time out was Benn's 14th KO win. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? It was a contract signing like no other. 20th October 2021. He punches hard as well. 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. 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. It is because he is chewing over some deep thoughts about the Windrush generation and the shared ground of being born to parents from the Caribbean - Eubank to a Jamaican in Dulwich in 1966, Benn to a Barbadian in Ilford two years earlier. ', Before this audience, they bounce off one another for an hour. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. ': Jake Paul speaks after defeat to Tommy Fury, Ben Stokes speaks after England's 'agonising' defeat to New Zealand, Newcastle fans get ready ahead of Carabao Cup final with Man Utd, Waleed Aly compares T20 Women's World Cup to under 12s cricket, Ange Postecoglou hails 'outstanding' Kyogo Furuhashi after Hampden heroics, Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira pays tribute to John Motson, Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo seen training after injury, NUFC fans gather in Trafalgar Square ahead of Carabao Cup final, Fury and Paul clash during weigh-in before fight, Shaw says first trophy in six years will mean everything to club. 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. 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. Eubank Jr's most recent outing at the O2 came in February 2019, when he sent former world champion James DeGale into retirement. That doesn't happen without Chris. 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. The pair were going to tour the country and relive their iconic two-fight rivalry from the 90s. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 01:04 GMT 30 Oct 2021. It shows a tear running down his left cheek. He is, as it happens. He was pivoting, shimmying, something new. Benn won. 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. 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. We have wisdom now. 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. The end came in the closing seconds of round nine after Eubank crashed a right into Benns jaw. Eubank ran out sideways before turning and striking Benn with a right cross, clearly hoping for a surprise knockout. We both had a bit of pride.'. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. 'If you use your brain and think about it, those roll-ons are chemicals. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. StubHub currently has tickets priced between 204 and 4,200, with the to-listed VIP ticket an eye-watering 7,164. 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. He retired and came out of retirement to face a young Joe Calzaghe, who beat him on points. 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. Benn caught Eubank with a low blow, and with no points deducted used his advantage by pounding Eubank's body. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". Eubank is the slightly younger man at 49. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. He always was a little bewildered by Eubank, was Nigel Benn. Tickets start at 34 . he asks Sportsmail. An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! But in this instance, no world titles are up for grabs. He ran towards the fire. By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. 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). Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Date, venue, titles, tickets and pro records ahead of 2022 British boxing grudge match. 'Nope.'. With that, a pattern is set. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. Riath Al-Samarrai for the Daily Mail At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 to find out more. He also beat Dmitrii Chudinov, Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan and Tom Doran there in a 16-month period between February 2015 and June 2016. The contest for the vacant WBO super-middleweight crown three months later ended in tragedy, with Eubank dramatically coming from behind to secure a stoppage victory in the final round and Watson suffered severe and life-altering injuries. He won the lightly-regarded IBO super-middleweight belt with a 10th-round TKO win over Renold Quinlan in April 2017, having won and defended the British middleweight title against Nick Blackwell and Doran respectively the previous year. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, has been postponed. We are the guys who were the fiercest. In the immediate aftermath of his loss to Saunders, he stopped Chudinov in the final round to be crowned WBA interim champion and defended that status with a two-round blowout against Tony Jeter. 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. In the fourth round, Eubank took a ferocious right uppercut to the chin when breaking from a clinch. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. 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. 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. 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