Chris Eubank Jr opened up about the fractured relationship with his father and the death of his brother before Saturday’s much-hyped fight with rival Conor Benn. The all-British grudge match will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, more than 30 years after their fathers began their own an iconic rivalry. Speaking at Thursday’s news...
As Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn prepare for their fight on Saturday, BBC Sport looks back to 1990 when Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr fought for the WBO middleweight title. READ MORE: Inside 934 days of Eubank v Benn carnage Pictures courtesy of DAZN. Available to UK users only. Read full article at...
Nigel Benn lost to fellow British boxing legend Chris Eubank Sr in 1990 before a contentious draw three years later. More than three decades on, he is by his son’s side as the jovial pair joke with the team. It’s a real family affair, with Benn’s sisters and cousin also joining him in camp. Having...
Benn admitted to two failed tests but insisted he was innocent of intentional doping and suggested it may have been because of contamination. He was provisionally suspended from fighting in March 2023. After a lengthy saga, during which the ban was lifted then reintroduced following appeals by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the BBBofC, Benn was...
