Nigel benn reveals purse after epic chris eubank sr defeat in warning to son conor conor benn produced another showstopping knockout to add. There was serious animosity between the pair who, to this day, still dont see eye to eye. Wbc and wbo world super middleweight titles, old trafford stadium, manchester, uk 9th october 1993. Chris eubank exploded into the public consciousness in september 1990 with a dramatic and ferocious defeat of nigel benn for the wbo middleweight crown. Atonement for nigel benn and gerald mcclellan sport. Chris eubank has confirmed the rematch with nigel benn is on. Having competed against some of the best boxers on both sides of the atlantic during his career, collins tends to be linked more to an era in the uk during which there was a notable rivalry between british boxers chris eubank and nigel benn, both of whom collins fought and defeated twice.
Benn, a former commonwealth champion, had won the wbo middleweight title by knocking out doug dewitt in eight rounds in april 1990. He exploded into the public consciousness in november 1990 with a ferocious defeat of nigel benn for the wbo middleweight crown. The 55yearold had been due to face sakio bika in a oneoff contest at the. Nigel gregory benn born 22 january 1964 is a british former professional boxer who. The epic rivalry between chris eubank and nigel benn. Known to his fans as the dark destroyer, all of his first 22 professional fights ended with him knocking out his opponents half of them before the first round was over.
The two were in negotiations for a time but that door appeared to be closed when benn turned his attention to collins. Once crowned champion, he made 19 successful defences of his title and became. Nigel benn latest news, gossip and rumours from the sun. Benn returned to the uk and met british rival chris eubank. In three months time, he will face chris eubank, in a fight that will forever change british sport. Other vital statistics like weight, shoe or bra size measurements have been sourced from newspapers, books, resumes or social media. Ben dirs tells the story of the bitter and violent duo who crafted the greatest rivalry in british boxing history the contract signing had more drama than most fights.
From the women of his pastincluding the girl who took his virginity when he was just 12 yearsold and the numerous women he has romanced sinceto the love and support he has now found with. Nigel benn is the author of nigel benn the dark destroyer 3. This is the fourth piece in a tenpart series looking at the fighters whose stories make donald mcraes dark trade the enduring classic that it is. In this newly revised and updated book, nigel benn tells it like it is. From the women nigel benn is a powerhouse among boxers. Chris eubank and nigel benn, on the face of things, couldnt have been more different. He had a controversial draw decision against chris eubank on september 10, 1993. Chris eubank on the art of being a gentleman criczilla. Their two fights went on to be the subject of countless books and documentaries. Perhaps the most famous rivalry in british boxing history unfolded from 19901993 between nigel benn and chris eubank. I am proud of my vocation and the way i was brought up to conduct myself. Im a fan of both men but you cant mention eubank without mentioning nigel benn and although i would recommend benn s book, eubanks is far superior in that it has more depth to it. Chris eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 november 1990 and 9 october 1993. Nigel benn is one of the greatest boxers to have stepped into the ring.
Once crowned champion he made 19 successful defences his professional life accelerated into one of the most controversial and dynamic records in the history of the sport. Sure, hes educated to a certain extent, but under different circumstances he would be a bouncer on some door in the west end and hed have three kids from. Benn, eubank and british boxings bitterest rivalry by ben dirs isbn. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Chris eubank, with his jodhpursand goldtopped cane, who lisped in his posh accent about. The son of twoweight world champion nigel benn claims eubank jr needs to realise. Nigel benn, one of britains most savage and accomplished competitors in the late 1980s and 90s, remains a popular sports figure in the uk nearly 17 years after his retirement from boxing. Benn was known as the dark destroyer, a nickname that would, ironically, later come back to haunt him. Eubank had an iconic feud with benn back in the 90s. Chris eubank born christopher livingstone eubanks on august 8 1966 is a boxer and british celebrity who held the wbo middleweight and super middleweight titles quotes.
Known to his fans as the dark destroyer, his first 22 professional fights ended with him knocking out all his opponents half of them before the first round was over. They fought in birmingham on the 18th of november 1990. Benn was dubbed the dark destroyer for his aggressive style and enjoyed a fierce rivalry with compatriots chris eubank and michael watson. Im a fan of both men but you cant mention eubank without mentioning nigel benn and although i would recommend benns book, eubanks is far superior in that it.
Nigel benn is coming out of the record books for one last fight, age 55, for something which was not a buzz word when he retired from the ring 23 years ago. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Nigel benn, an icon of british boxing, also known as the dark destroyer. Benn, eubank and british boxings bitterest rivalry author.
Twelve years ago, nigel benn won a boxing match of rare brutality that left gerald mcclellan permanently paralysed and blind. Fighting again is only way i will find peace, says nigel benn. Chris eubank and nigel benn were polar opposites in all but their gift for fighting and dislike of each other. Nigel benn knockouts best of the dark destroyer tribute duration. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker the dark destroyer. From the women of his pastincluding the girl who took his virginity when he was just 12 yearsold and the numerous women he has romanced sinceto the love and support he has now found with his wife. Benn then agreed to meet eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. Benn lost his title to eubank when the referee stopped the fight in the ninth round. After eubanks win in the first fight, the second, which ended in a draw, was watched by an incredible 16.
Chris eubank on the art of being a gentleman mens edition. Nigel benns legacy wont be tarnished by this socalled comeback because it shouldnt be treated as a. Nigel benn was terrifying, i had to be meticulous to withstand that ferocity, writes chris eubank i am proud to. World citizen said on 11mar18 looks 173 174 at best. Chris eubank sr will dust off his gloves and return to the ring to face the winner of nigel benn verses old foe steve collins. Nigel benn was terrifying, i had to be meticulous to withstand that ferocity, writes chris eubank i am proud to be a boxer. No, iran barkley was just another opponent to crumble before nigel benn took himself off into the long dark night of the future. Chris eubank confirms nigel benn rematch is on as im a. This is so personal it makes chris eubank look like an old friend of mine by comparison. Nigel benn author of nigel benn the dark destroyer. The benn eubank hatred may have faded over the years but their antipathy was as genuine as hayes and harrisons is mediadriven nigel benn and chris eubank slug it out for the wbo title at the. No middle ground and over 8 million other books are available for amazon. Benn, 53, previously announced he will come out of retirement to take.
From the grim days he spent in the army in northern ireland, to his notorious battle with chris eubank. Chris eubank sr vows to come out retirement aged 50 and ko. In accordance to the way that benn speaks, he is not educated. From the women of his past including the girl who took his virginity when he was just twelve years old and the numerous women he has romanced since to the love and support he has now found. Chris eubank and nigel benn shared one of the most heated rivalries british boxing has ever seen. The benneubank hatred may have faded over the years but their antipathy was as genuine as hayes and harrisons is mediadriven nigel benn and chris eubank slug it out for the wbo title at the. Conor benn echoes his fathers iconic rivalry with chris eubank by claiming hes messing up his sons career. Nigel benn latest news, gossip and rumours from the former world boxing champion jump directly to the content news corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news. I have read a lot of boxing books but this is very unique as was eubanks character. Known to his fans as the dark destroyer, his first 22 professional fights ended with him knocking out all his opponents, half of them before the first round was over.
Benn then went on a winning streak of six fights leading up to another world title. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Nigel benn has been forced to call off his controversial comeback fight after sustaining a shoulder injury in training. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. 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. Chris eubanks rivalry with nigel benn was the biggest in british boxing. Chris eubank and nigel benn sign the fight contract. Eubanks dress sense and desire to be seen as a toff, mixed with his defensive style of boxing, put him at odds with benn. This is so personal it makes chris eubank look like an o. Nigel benn by nigel benn overdrive rakuten overdrive. Benn, eubank and british boxings bitterest rivalry. Nigel benn and chris eubank united by pains abiding. Nigel benn born january 22, 1964 is an english former boxer who held world titles at both middleweight and super middleweight.
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