Standing up, Eubank circled Benn before releasing a left right combination, and a left hook which staggered Benn. The bout was declared a draw Benn retained his WBC belt, Eubank his WBO championship. But it's so much better to see them like this. ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. 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. Benn hated Eubank back then and said as much; Eubank maintains his only feeling towards Benn was 'indifference', and was always pointed in saying the less eloquent half of British boxing's greatest rivalry was too crude as a fighter to be on his level. Both Nigel Benn's son and Chris Eubank's son are expected to fight in 2022. 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. Barry McGuigan agreed, saying; "There was real antipathy and ill-will there. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. Benn was a blistering. We would hit bullseyes. 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. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have announced they will renew their family feud at The O2 Arena in London on October 8. 'Good,' says Eubank. 'Nope.'. 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 and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories. The bell then rang to begin the fight. It went from the terraced house to the mansion, waking up and thinking, "Do I live here?" 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. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. They laugh, the crowd laughs. v Benn. Truly. 'It was against the odds, this Irish fighter against the English guy people loved to hate. Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank I (HQ) Watch on Accompanied in the ring at Birmingham's NEC by Richard Steele in November 1990, the man who oversaw the chaotic mayhem and brutality of Hearns'. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. They decided to sabotage his entrance music. The blow caused him to bite his tongue, leaving a severe gash which led to copious amounts of blood being swallowed. 22:30 GMT 29 Oct 2021 I am so grateful he was there. It is knowing that to win against him, I can only do that by going through pain barriers that you wouldn't dream of going through. This time Eubank's ring walk went off without a hitch, commentator Reg Gutteridge making the classic call when Eubank performed his customary vault over the ropes into the ring, saying The ego has landed". 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 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. Both defeats were on points, with Saunders deservedly prevailing via a split decision and Groves winning handily in a fight that only ever looked in the balance when the champion injured his shoulder in the final round. With that, a pattern is set. At one stage, Eubank addresses Conor Benn in the crowd and says: 'Pick your father's brains. On the thriving British middleweight scene at the turn of the 1980s and 1990s, Eubank, Benn and their contrasting personalities were on an inevitable collision course. . Collins also inflicted a pair of defeats upon Benn the following year, losses that would prove to be the last acts of a superb career. Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE. By continuing to use this website you agree to our cookie policy. he asks Sportsmail. Conor Nigel Benn . 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 . The First Strike: Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank for the WBO Middleweight Championship . "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Trilogy Tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. By 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). On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". 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. Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank will be looking to settle the score when they revisit their infamous '90s feud in a special live event at Coventry Building Society Arena on Saturday, November 6 as part of a nationwide tour. 20th October 2021. 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. But with Benn absent, Eubank, in his jodhpurs and that sheriff badge, has the floor. The record stood with the champion being 27-1-0 with 92-percent of those matchesor . Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August 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. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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). asks Eubank. It shows a tear running down his left cheek. 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. 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. 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. We are men like you or anyone else. My dad was faithful to my mother. Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. 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. Catchweights do not necessarily preclude world titles from being on the line. If, not when, the third fight takes place, it is tough to know quite what to expect. He has defended that seven times, including in quickfire stoppage wins over gatekeepers Samuel Vargas, Chris Algieri and Chris van Heerden. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. 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. Those are the truths. 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. 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. Benn then agreed to meet Eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. It would be Eubank's fifteenth defence of his world title. 'I know my fitness is still the same. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. As such, the fight will take place at a catchweight of 157lbs. 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. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. 'If I get into a form of conversation, leave me to speak tonight,' Eubank tells Benn. 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. Eubank has his say on Benn; Benn still requires no exoneration. Benn won. Eubank ignored this, and made his way to the ring apron and vaulted to the rope as per usual. 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. 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? 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. Both clocked in a score of 860, much to Conor's surprise. His legs stiffened and Eubank laid on punishment in the corner. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. 'They brought over this man, the mini-Mike Tyson,' Eubank says. 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