20 h. ago In the name of their fathers: Eubank v Benn began and ended a heady era of British boxing

Their dads lit a fire that consumed me but Eubank Jr v Conor Benn embodies all that has gone wrong with the Dark TradeThirty-five years ago this month, on 18 November 1990, my life changed course when I watched Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn fight each other in Birmingham with a ferocity which left me astonished and breathless. After that savage and surreal contest, I began working on a book about boxing, Dark Trade, which allowed me to become a full-time writer.Benn and Eubank were so different that my already deep interest in boxing caught fire. I became consumed by the fight game for decades until, earlier this year, I finished writing The Last Bell, my fifth and final book about boxing. I still loved the most interesting fighters and their incredible life stories, but the controversies around the manufactured rivalry between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr left me sick at heart. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Conor Benn explains why there will be no third fight with Chris Eubank Jr

Conor Benn will attempt to avenge his defeat by Chris Eubank Jr in April when the rivals meet again at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight

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23 h. ago Conor Benn explains how he has changed ahead of Chris Eubank Jr rematch

Conor Benn will attempt to avenge his defeat by Chris Eubank Jr seven months ago when the pair lock horns again tonight in London

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36 h. ago Chris Eubank vs Conor Benn 2 rehydration clause: Weight rule explained as rematch beckons

British stars face off for the second time this year this weekend

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53 h. ago Conor Benn explains how he has changed since first Chris Eubank Jr fight

Conor Benn was outpointed by Chris Eubank Jr seven months ago but has his chance of revenge at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night

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65 h. ago Conor Benn admits he was a ‘broken man’ as he reveals secret behind his transformation

Conor Benn revealed how he has changed his mindset ahead of his rematch with Chris Eubank Jr

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3 d. ago Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 rehydration clause: Weight rule explained as rematch beckons

British stars face off for the second time this year this weekend

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3 d. ago Chris Eubank Jr explains what will happen after rematch with Conor Benn

Chris Eubank Jr outpointed Conor Benn in April with neither man willing to acknowledge the other after the scores were read out following 12 brutal rounds

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3 d. ago Nigel Benn explains ‘key’ change that will help his son win Chris Eubank Jr rematch

Nigel Benn has pinpointed a change in his son ahead of his rematch with Chris Eubank Jr on Saturday night

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8 d. ago Major change to boxing coverage that can save fans hundreds of pounds – starting with Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2

DAZN have made a second major broadcast change ahead of the eagerly anticipated rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn. And it's absolutely amazing news for British boxing fans. Eubank Jr and Benn, 36 and 29 respectively, will renew their 35-year-old family feud a week on Saturday night. The domestic dust-up will be aired...

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1 week ago Major broadcast change for Chris Eubank vs Conor Benn 2 in huge boost to boxing fans

A MAJOR broadcast change has been made ahead of the eagerly anticipated rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn. The sworn enemies, the sons of British boxing greats Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, will run back last April's Tottenham Hotspur tussle a week on Saturday night. Global streaming powerhouse DAZN aired the incredible...

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2 w. ago Conor Benn explains training camp changes for Chris Eubank Jr revenge mission

Conor Benn has often used his second home of Mallorca to prepare for fights - but for his rematch with Chris Eubank Jr he is staying as close as possible to his roots

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3 w. ago Conor Benn explains ‘greedy’ mistake that cost him knockout win over Chris Eubank Jr

Conor Benn feels he got too “greedy” in his first fight with Chris Eubank Jr as he eyes revenge in next month’s rematch

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