All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Chris eubank on the art of being a gentleman mens edition. Benn returned to the uk and met british rival chris eubank. In this newly revised and updated book, nigel benn tells it like it is. 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. Nigel benn by nigel benn 2009, paperback for sale online. Conor benn echoes his fathers iconic rivalry with chris eubank by claiming hes messing up his sons career. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Chris eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 november 1990 and 9 october 1993.
Nigel benn by nigel benn overdrive rakuten overdrive. Benn was dubbed the dark destroyer for his aggressive style and enjoyed a fierce rivalry with compatriots chris eubank and michael watson. 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 latest news, gossip and rumours from the sun. Chris eubank exploded into the public consciousness in september 1990 with a dramatic and ferocious defeat of nigel benn for the wbo middleweight crown. The two were in negotiations for a time but that door appeared to be closed when benn turned his attention to collins. Ben dirs tells the story of the bitter and violent duo who crafted the greatest.
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, eubank and british boxings bitterest rivalry author. From the women nigel benn is a powerhouse among boxers. Benn, eubank and british boxings bitterest rivalry by ben dirs isbn. Nigel gregory benn born 22 january 1964 is a british former professional boxer who. Benn, a former commonwealth champion, had won the wbo middleweight title by knocking out doug dewitt in eight rounds in april 1990. 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. Chris eubank and nigel benn are in talks to fight a third. 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. Perhaps the most famous rivalry in british boxing history unfolded from 19901993 between nigel benn and chris eubank. Eubank had an iconic feud with benn back in the 90s. This is so personal it makes chris eubank look like an old friend of mine by comparison. 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. 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.
Nigel benn author of nigel benn the dark destroyer. 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. Nigel benn reveals purse after epic chris eubank sr defeat in warning to son conor conor benn produced another showstopping knockout to add. Benn was known as the dark destroyer, a nickname that would, ironically, later come back to haunt him. The 55yearold had been due to face sakio bika in a oneoff contest at the. The epic rivalry between chris eubank and nigel benn. 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. No middle ground and over 8 million other books are available for amazon.
Nigel benns legacy wont be tarnished by this socalled comeback because it shouldnt be treated as a. He had a controversial draw decision against chris eubank on september 10, 1993. 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. 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. Wbc and wbo world super middleweight titles, old trafford stadium, manchester, uk 9th october 1993. Chris eubank, with his jodhpursand goldtopped cane, who lisped in his posh accent about. 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 benn and chris eubank united by pains abiding. Nigel benn, an icon of british boxing, also known as the dark destroyer. 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. Nigel benn ebook by nigel benn 9781857826845 rakuten kobo.
Benn, 53, previously announced he will come out of retirement to take. 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. Other vital statistics like weight, shoe or bra size measurements have been sourced from newspapers, books, resumes or social media. Nigel benn knockouts best of the dark destroyer tribute duration. Chris eubank on the art of being a gentleman criczilla. Chris eubank has confirmed the rematch with nigel benn is on. Their two fights went on to be the subject of countless books and documentaries. I am proud of my vocation and the way i was brought up to conduct myself. Chris eubank and nigel benn were polar opposites in all but their gift for fighting and dislike of each other.
World citizen said on 11mar18 looks 173 174 at best. 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. 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. Chris eubank sr vows to come out retirement aged 50 and ko. There was serious animosity between the pair who, to this day, still dont see eye to eye. Chris eubank and nigel benn, on the face of things, couldnt have been more different. I have read a lot of boxing books but this is very unique as was eubanks character.
Fighting again is only way i will find peace, says nigel benn. In accordance to the way that benn speaks, he is not educated. Benn won his first 22 consecutive bouts by knockout, earning the moniker the dark destroyer. Benn lost his title to eubank when the referee stopped the fight in the ninth round. Nigel benn is one of the greatest boxers to have stepped into the ring. The son of twoweight world champion nigel benn claims eubank jr needs to realise. This is so personal it makes chris eubank look like an o. After eubanks win in the first fight, the second, which ended in a draw, was watched by an incredible 16. Chris eubank confirms nigel benn rematch is on as im a. Nigel benn is the author of nigel benn the dark destroyer 3. In three months time, he will face chris eubank, in a fight that will forever change british sport. 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. Nigel benn born january 22, 1964 is an english former boxer who held world titles at both middleweight and super middleweight.
They fought in birmingham on the 18th of november 1990. No, iran barkley was just another opponent to crumble before nigel benn took himself off into the long dark night of the future. 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. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Benn then agreed to meet eubank with his title on the line, which set up the first fight. Nigel benn was terrifying, i had to be meticulous to withstand that ferocity, writes chris eubank i am proud to be a boxer.
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. Eubanks dress sense and desire to be seen as a toff, mixed with his defensive style of boxing, put him at odds with benn. Chris eubank and nigel benn shared one of the most heated rivalries british boxing has ever seen. Nigel benn has been forced to call off his controversial comeback fight after sustaining a shoulder injury in training. 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. 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. From the grim days he spent in the army in northern ireland, to his notorious battle with chris eubank. Atonement for nigel benn and gerald mcclellan sport.
Once crowned champion, he made 19 successful defences of his title and became. Benn, eubank and british boxings bitterest rivalry. 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 eubank and nigel benn sign the fight contract. Nigel benn was terrifying, i had to be meticulous to withstand that ferocity, writes chris eubank i am proud to.
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