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. 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. Tickets. 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. ', Eubank gets back in: 'So did his father. Boxing and its legends are too often selling themselves now in that sordid way, and doubtless there would be a huge market to see these old boys at it a third time. Your email address will not be published. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 3 min read. But it's so much better to see them like this. 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. READ MORE:King Charles III 'badly bullied ' at school, former classmate reveals. If, not when, the third fight takes place, it is tough to know quite what to expect. View our online Press Pack. This is a talking tour and he always was a talker. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. And Benn's father Nigel has admitted he text his son demanding that the pair fight at 160lb after images emerged . Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. 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. 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 . That is the real story. Something went wrong, please try again later. I would prefer him to have a run-out. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Chris Eubank Jr in high stakes showdown with German challenger next month, Chris Eubank jr. makes his US debut live on Premier Sports. That is how I look at Nigel.'. The fight itself did not quite reach the heights of brutality of the first, as neither man was as badly hurt. 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. ', Benn cuts in. It's not like the ones we have seen before. 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. at the best online prices at eBay! Eubank appears almost emotional as he heads for a tangent to develop his point. Chris Eubank Jr. will go to his lowest weight to date as a pro when he meets Conor Benn but he will do so in front of a sold-out crowd. Water under the bridge? The sons of British legends Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn will vie to protect the family legacy on October 8. 'I love watching Conor,' says Eubank. This boxing glove was personally signed by Chris Eubank on March 31, 2020 and Nigel Benn on June 13, 2022. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August 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. Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. Eubank got the stoppage victory in the first meeting (Image: mirrorpix) "Let's have some parliamentary procedure" was the quip from Chris Eubank. Updated 10:32, 10 AUG 2022. The key element that made a fantasy matchup reality. That competitive edge still exists between the pair, even if the threats have subsided somewhat. Eubank Jr and Benn will trade leather on Saturday, October 8. We both had a bit of pride.'. A warrior. It was his movement. 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. Conor Benn, 25, is 19-0 and moving towards a world title shot at welterweight; Chris Eubank Jnr, 32, has held the WBA's interim middleweight world title and lost only twice in 33 fights. 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. He was built like a statue, still is, and goodness could he fight, but no boxer spoke quite like Eubank. 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. It comes after Benn, 26, returned what promoters said was an "adverse. Benn isn't having it. 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. 'Chris should be world champ,' says Benn. By their estimation, it had been close to a decade since they previously met, long before these speaking gigs. When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. DAZN takes a look back at the start of the rivalry between the Benn and Eubank dynasties as Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. prepare to continue in their fathers' footsteps.Watch #EubankJrBenn | Live on DAZN.com worldwide | DAZN PPV in UK, Ireland, Aus \u0026 NZWatch all the build-up as born rivals take to the stage: https://bit.ly/EubankJrBennDAZNSubscribe to our YouTube channel http://bit.ly/DAZNBoxingYouTubeDownload the DAZN app now http://bit.ly/DAZNYoutubeFollow DAZN Boxing On Social Media Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DAZNBoxingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DAZNBoxingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DAZNThe DAZN Boxing Show https://bit.ly/3EQ70HNDAZN Rewind https://bit.ly/32iAaRT#eubankjrbenn #DAZN #DAZNBoxing #Boxing 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. Eubank has his say on Benn; Benn still requires no exoneration. Gigs Clubs Festivals Things to do, On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a 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. After several close shaves on the scorecards, he finally lost his WBO crown to Irishman Steve Collins in March 1995. At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. I would like you to see something.'. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? . For close to the next 15 minutes of this interview, the back-and-forth will be relentless. 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. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . Required fields are marked *. 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. Benn, an undefeated up-and-coming welterweight, will meet a man seven years his senior who has boxed at middleweight and super-middleweight over the course of more than a decade in the sport. It collapsed after three years of talks because 'Chris is impossible', Benn told me in 2015. Were you there? Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . 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). We have wisdom now. Tickets start at 34 . It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. here The Trilogy Tourstarts on October 1in Southend followed by a pre-Benn/Eubank Jr 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). 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. The sons of boxing legends Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn. By Guy Birchall, news reporter Wednesday 5 October 2022 16:54, UK Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. 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. . Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Chris Eubank. In the rematch six months later, Eubank was on the wrong end of a split decision. 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. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. . BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. 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? The legacy of the feud was summed up with the first fight being shown, and given the moniker; "A war to end all wars". Truly. 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