He had a controversial draw decision against chris eubank on september 10, 1993. 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. Chris eubank and nigel benn are in talks to fight a third. 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. Nigel gregory benn born 22 january 1964 is a british former professional boxer who. Their two fights went on to be the subject of countless books and documentaries. 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. 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. Chris eubank on the art of being a gentleman criczilla. Benn was known as the dark destroyer, a nickname that would, ironically, later come back to haunt him. Nigel benn is the author of nigel benn the dark destroyer 3. There was serious animosity between the pair who, to this day, still dont see eye to eye.
Chris eubank sr vows to come out retirement aged 50 and ko. Nigel benn knockouts best of the dark destroyer tribute duration. Ben dirs tells the story of the bitter and violent duo who crafted the greatest. This is so personal it makes chris eubank look like an old friend of mine by comparison. Wbc and wbo world super middleweight titles, old trafford stadium, manchester, uk 9th october 1993. Eubank had an iconic feud with benn back in the 90s. Twelve years ago, nigel benn won a boxing match of rare brutality that left gerald mcclellan permanently paralysed and blind. The two were in negotiations for a time but that door appeared to be closed when benn turned his attention to collins. Benn was dubbed the dark destroyer for his aggressive style and enjoyed a fierce rivalry with compatriots chris eubank and michael watson.
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. Nigel benn, an icon of british boxing, also known as the dark destroyer. Chris eubank and nigel benn sign the fight contract. I am proud of my vocation and the way i was brought up to conduct myself. In this newly revised and updated book, nigel benn tells it like it is. I have read a lot of boxing books but this is very unique as was eubanks character. Chris eubank has confirmed the rematch with nigel benn is on. From the women nigel benn is a powerhouse among boxers. Benn, eubank and british boxings bitterest rivalry by ben dirs isbn. Nigel benn is one of the greatest boxers to have stepped into the ring. 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. 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. See also benn vs eubank wbc super middleweight champion. After eubanks win in the first fight, the second, which ended in a draw, was watched by an incredible 16.
Nigel benn was terrifying, i had to be meticulous to withstand that ferocity, writes chris eubank i am proud to. Chris eubank and nigel benn were polar opposites in all but their gift for fighting and dislike of each other. Lost in boxing by 1994, after lucky draws against the unlikely ray close and a resurgent nigel benn produced the first stains on his record, nobody could make heads or tails of chris eubank. This is so personal it makes chris eubank look like an o. He exploded into the public consciousness in november 1990 with a ferocious defeat of nigel benn for the wbo middleweight crown. Is nigel benn risking his legacy by returning to the ring. 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. In three months time, he will face chris eubank, in a fight that will forever change british sport. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Benn, eubank and british boxings bitterest rivalry author. They fought in birmingham on the 18th of november 1990.
Benn lost his title to eubank when the referee stopped the fight in the ninth round. 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. Nigel benn and chris eubank united by pains abiding. Nigel benn ebook by nigel benn 9781857826845 rakuten kobo. Once crowned champion, he made 19 successful defences of his title and became. Benn then went on a winning streak of six fights leading up to another world title. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker the dark destroyer. The epic rivalry between chris eubank and nigel benn. Nigel benn latest news, gossip and rumours from the sun. 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. World citizen said on 11mar18 looks 173 174 at best. Chris eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 november 1990 and 9 october 1993.
Benn then agreed to meet eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. In accordance to the way that benn speaks, he is not educated. No middle ground and over 8 million other books are available for amazon. Chris eubank on the art of being a gentleman mens edition. Perhaps the most famous rivalry in british boxing history unfolded from 19901993 between nigel benn and chris eubank. 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. 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.
Chris eubank confirms nigel benn rematch is on as im a. 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. 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. 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 benns legacy wont be tarnished by this socalled comeback because it shouldnt be treated as a. Benn, a former commonwealth champion, had won the wbo middleweight title by knocking out doug dewitt in eight rounds in april 1990. Chris eubank and nigel benn shared one of the most heated rivalries british boxing has ever seen. Other vital statistics like weight, shoe or bra size measurements have been sourced from newspapers, books, resumes or social media. The 55yearold had been due to face sakio bika in a oneoff contest at the. 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. Benn, 53, previously announced he will come out of retirement to take. Nigel benn author of nigel benn the dark destroyer.
No, iran barkley was just another opponent to crumble before nigel benn took himself off into the long dark night of the future. 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. Benn, eubank and british boxings bitterest rivalry. Nigel benn reveals purse after epic chris eubank sr defeat in warning to son conor conor benn produced another showstopping knockout to add. Fighting again is only way i will find peace, says nigel benn. Atonement for nigel benn and gerald mcclellan sport. 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. The son of twoweight world champion nigel benn claims eubank jr needs to realise. Benn returned to the uk and met british rival chris eubank. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. 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. Conor benn echoes his fathers iconic rivalry with chris eubank by claiming hes messing up his sons career. From the grim days he spent in the army in northern ireland, to his notorious battle with chris eubank. Chris eubank and nigel benn, on the face of things, couldnt have been more different. 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. Chris eubank, with his jodhpursand goldtopped cane, who lisped in his posh accent about.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Eubanks dress sense and desire to be seen as a toff, mixed with his defensive style of boxing, put him at odds with benn. 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. Nigel benn was terrifying, i had to be meticulous to withstand that ferocity, writes chris eubank i am proud to be a boxer. Nigel benn born january 22, 1964 is an english former boxer who held world titles at both middleweight and super middleweight. 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. Chris eubanks rivalry with nigel benn was the biggest in british boxing. Nigel benn by nigel benn 2009, paperback for sale online. Nigel benn by nigel benn overdrive rakuten overdrive. Chris eubank exploded into the public consciousness in september 1990 with a dramatic and ferocious defeat of nigel benn for the wbo middleweight crown. 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 with.
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