The Trilogy Tour by Gold Star Promotions has returned after last years sell out shows and the legends will come face to face again. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn,. Eubank takes his phone out and scrolls to a picture. 'What must it have been to mould these two individuals, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank? Most boxing experts agree that this was a truly classic round, Gutteridge referring to the two 'magnificent warriors' at its climax. 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. If you want to ask me how I feel about Nigel Benn I will tell you. We've got a free to enter competition with Pokerstars Casino that will see one lucky Sun reader win a cool 5,000. ', Benn interjects: 'Hold it. 'I actually quite like talking to him. 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. Astonishingly, Don King had not written the event of a draw into the contract, and as a result, neither fighter was contractually bound to join him. 'If you use your brain and think about it, those roll-ons are chemicals. T&Cs apply. 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. So why do it? Autographs & Memorabilia Nigel is knocked out of the ring but he gets back in and runs towards the fire. Chris Eubank Stops. 'But Chris,' replies the son of God. 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. Judgement Day. 'You still had the earthly spirit. 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). This isn't luck that we ended up together in our lives. Simply The Best. 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. This is closer to the bigger Eubank Jr's natural weight but a rehydration clause will offset any perceived advantage in that regard. 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. Where was the second Benn vs. Eubank Snr fight held? Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker 'the Dark Destroyer'. 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. And Benn's father Nigel has admitted he text his son demanding that the pair fight at 160lb after images emerged . Both clocked in a score of 860, much to Conor's surprise. Those came to nought, but now a bout between their two ambitious fighting sons will pen an improbable epilogue. 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. 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 Benn [right] was set to take on Eubank Jr [left] before the fight was cancelled at the eleventh hour due to the revelation of the adverse findings. The end came when he was knocked down by a jab in the sixth round, utterly exhausted, and failed to beat the count. Eubank knocked Benn out in ninth round of their first bout. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn are bringing their Trilogy Tour of anecdotes and memories to Coventry in October. In his 13th fight, when he put the Peynaud scare to bed, Benn won the vacant WBA Continental welterweight title. The final scores were 115113 Eubank, 114113 Benn, and 114114. 'Good,' says Eubank. Fans can buy the fight from September 19. They decided to sabotage his entrance music. 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 . 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. The old fighters are downstairs and putting on a show. Catchweights do not necessarily preclude world titles from being on the line. 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 . Truly. 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. I love him.'. What is it that fortified them as men? Benn's seven appearances were in undercard slots, with his most notable triumph coming in July 2018 a wide 10-round unanimous decision over France's Cedrick Peynaud, who dropped him twice in the opening session of a dramatic six-rounder at York Hall seven months earlier. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. Tickets start at 34 . After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. Eubank was great for promoting and marketing a . For Benn, read Eubank, beaten around for 10 and a half rounds by Watson. 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. 'I've got to be honest,' says Benn. Today they are recalling a meeting around that project. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. It was a more tactical affair the second time around, still with sporadic bursts of gripping action. This is sensible and that is madness. ', Eubank: 'On stage, do you see, Nigel, I am fighting for you because they have no idea what you have been through. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Benn, although such challenges were thought to lie ahead of him at 147lbs, is in the same boat. They will talk about the truth behind the rivalry, the real ferocity of their two famous boxing matches, their subsequent lives and careers as well as their sons' match-up. 'I enjoy his company. We are men like you or anyone else. FULL FIGHT | Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank (1990) DAZN Boxing 3.12M subscribers Subscribe 2.1K 175K views 4 months ago #DAZN #DAZNBoxing #Boxing DAZN takes a look back at the start of the. 'We spent a long time filled with this rivalry,' says Benn. You were a boy.'. With that, a pattern is set. "These shows will be rescheduled to a later date in 2021.. On the ITV documentary Best Ever Big Fight Live, former world champion Duke McKenzie said of the BennEubank rivalry: "It may never be rivaled". Tickets. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's initial run as WBC middleweight champion saw him beat Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan in 155lbs bouts. Benn faced Gerald McClellan, pound-for-pound one of the most devastating fighters of the 90s, and his career paralleled Eubank's when McClellan was paralyzed as a result of this bout. Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. He is, as it happens. v Benn. 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. Benn and Eubank reunite for long-awaited trilogy in Coventry . By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. 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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. Boxing legend Chris Eubank has been forced to withdraw from his tour with his former rival Nigel Benn after contracting Covid-19. He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank, meeting twice to contest world titles. 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. Logistics of the tour or some such. ', Benn cuts in. View our online Press Pack. Benn is running late but Eubank is here. Any size donation is welcome and we thank you for your continued support. The 26 . Eubank, who was undefeated at the time, beat Benn in 1990 to win the WBO middleweight title thanks to a round nine technical knockout. 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. Benn stalked the challenger with pace, and the opening rounds are remembered for their lack of jabs or range finding punches. Despite being over 30 years on from their rivalry, both remain in tip top shape - even in their 50s. You know his brother was killed by racists when Nigel was eight years old. The rivalry grew, with both men swearing that they would knock the other man out. 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. Benn hasn't fought since his brutal second round knockout of former welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden on April 11th last year. He has never boxed 12 rounds, with his three bouts scheduled to go the championship distance all ending well before halfway. Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. ', Before this audience, they bounce off one another for an hour. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chris Eubank - 3x VHS Videos. And so he undoes one of the buttons on his shirt. 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. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn event in Wolverhampton on Saturday, October 22 Taking to the stage for the first time ever in Wolverhampton, the two British Boxing legends will be discussing. Fight highlights from the second Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank fight that took place on October 9th, 1993. 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. Undisputed @PlayUndisputed . That doesn't happen without Chris. 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. 'On Gladiator,' Eubank says, 'this man even tried to kill me with a wooden sword. BRITISH BOXING legends Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn will return to the stage to talk about their explosive boxing matches and careers. The 55-year-old boxing legend was due to visit Runcorn, Coventry, Exeter and Swindon alongside Benn as part of the 'Trilogy Tour'. The young British boxing protgs will face each other in a catch weight title at the 02 Arena, Londonon October 8. 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. How can I not look back and thank God for having Chris Eubank? 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. It went from the terraced house to the mansion, waking up and thinking, "Do I live here?" Eubank fought back in the seventh, and with scores fairly even the fighters began the eighth round. The end came in the closing seconds of round nine after Eubank crashed a right into Benns jaw. The pair of iconic British middleweight fighters have announced a second nationwide tour to tell their amazing stories live on stage. 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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. 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. 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? He punches hard as well. Benn won. Chris Eubank Jr has posted a picture of his skinny frame after his fight with Conor Benn was postponed following his rival's failed drugs test. 'What kind of interview is this?' The British boxer will return to the WBC welterweight rankings despite his failed drug test from last August For now, Eubank wants to talk about Benn. 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