'I was watching Conor sparring earlier and I said, "You look like 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. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. Judgement Day. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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 spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. 'What kind of interview is this?' It was his movement. So why do it? 'Nope.'. Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 'I have information for him. Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. Remarkably, given his status as a marquee name, the Groves fight is the only time Eubank has boxed for a legitimately recognised world title. At that point, Eubank wants to focus on the show that they will be performing downstairs shortly. 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. Most boxing experts agree that this was a truly classic round, Gutteridge referring to the two 'magnificent warriors' at its climax. Following government guidelines he will regrettably be unable to appear at the following shows in Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon. 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. Required fields are marked *. It looks as though British legends Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr. have finally put their long-standing rivalry to bed during a 2021 UK tour. CONOR BENN has sensationally slammed the WBC's egg-based explanation for his doping saga and turned the finger at the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association for allegedly bungling his tests. 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. We still might. The American hit Benn out of the ring in the first but was counted out on one knee in the 10th, afflicted by brain injuries that have had awful consequences. All of the shows cancelled will be rescheduled to a later date this year. 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. 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. Very few fighters have that ability to take someone out in one like you could. 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. Eubank Jr vs. Benn will be shown by DAZN globally. An evening of entertainment that will see these two legends once again go face to face, this time on stage!! 'You know I would never look him in the eye before a fight - if I did, he would hit me,' says Eubank. This is closer to the bigger Eubank Jr's natural weight but a rehydration clause will offset any perceived advantage in that regard. It was me. The Government, Churchill, didn't tell the people that we are decent and honest people. Benn forced Eubank to take a count in the eighth round, the challenger protested that hed slipped, but his left eye was swollen shut. The end came when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. That doesn't happen without Chris. It isn't 1990, it isn't 1993, and it isn't that Gladiator series, when they really were ready to go. Please note: The event information above has been added by the organiser. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. 'We weren't the same then,' Eubank replies. When I think what has happened in life to Nigel, I see what he overcame. Show] 478. As Eubank made his ring walk to the sound of Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best' (his ring moniker), the record suddenly stopped. And the 15 date UK tour which has returned following huge demand will take place as their sons Chris Jr and Conor Benn follow in their fathers footsteps in the ring. We would hit bullseyes. 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. 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. Eubank said: As we prepare for the greatest legacy fight ever, I am especially excited about this tour. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Rewind an hour and it is a little after 6.30pm, a Friday evening. Benn is 51 and will turn 52 in January. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn,. We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. The final scores were 115113 Eubank, 114113 Benn, and 114114. Conor Nigel Benn's Tweets. This time, he retired for good. It shows a tear running down his left cheek. Boxing board says Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr's fight 'prohibited' after failed drug test The bout scheduled for Saturday was set to rekindle the rivalry begun by their fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, who fought twice in the 1990s. 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. 'The best deodorant you can use is a lemon,' says Eubank. A warrior. The iconic British middleweight fighters are returning to the stage to tell their amazing stories and share many memories. He also wants to talk for Benn and when he arrives Benn won't be so keen on that idea. We used to throw bullseyes at the board, and now maybe it would be a 25 at best. Any size donation is welcome and we thank you for your continued support. Autographs & Memorabilia 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. I use words like valour, commitment, integrity, grit, fortitude, confidence. Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the countdown to his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr at the O2 Arena in London. The men with the famous beef are discussing a lesser-known use for lemons. Eubank was unequivocal, saying: 'We are statesmen now. Catchweights do not necessarily preclude world titles from being on the line. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Chris Eubank Jr will face Conor Benn in a catchweight fight on October 8 at the O2 Arena in London, it has been confirmed. 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. 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. 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". Eubank: 'I am here to make people understand how society is built, what they did to him.'. But it is that combination of names Benn vs. Eubank that gives the fight its allure. 'I actually quite like talking to him. Eubank and. 253. I disagree. 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 Trilogy tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. 1,566. 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). Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. If, not when, the third fight takes place, it is tough to know quite what to expect. 'You always impersonate me like I was a sissy,' he says, demonstrating the correct positioning. For the same reason, it is sincerely baffling that they are on tour together. 'I look at some heralded fighters and they are toddlers. A more wary Benn now sought to catch Eubank with flashing overhand shots followed by short hooks. Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. He remains under investigation by UKAD . Tickets. 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. I love him.'. He ran towards the fire. 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. 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. 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