Eubank stapt over naar het cruisergewicht en vocht hierna 2 maal tegen de Engelsman Carl Thompson. [14] The banner read "BLAIR – Don't send our young prince to your catastrophic illegal war, to make it look plausible!" Hij was een goede bokser, maar kreeg ook bekendheid vanwege zijn charismatische persoonlijkheid. I post big fights off of Russian Channels so as I don't have to listen to Duke McKenzie and Mark Pougatch. For this fight I have top southpaw sparring. He featured on the front cover of Esquire for the April 1992 edition. The bell sounded to end the round as soon as Watson was up from the count. [9], In 2006, Eubank was sacked by his own public relations advisor, Richard Hillgrove, for being "too eccentric".[10][11]. In 1992, Eubank was involved in a fatal collision when he lost control of his car on the London to Brighton road; the car came off the road and killed a building site worker. The fight went the distance, with Thompson's strength and durability eventually telling in the later rounds. He’s in Africa at the moment, he’s in Dubai, he’s in America. Chris won by technical knockout (TKO). Op 18 november 1990 wint Chris Eubank zijn eerste wereldtitel. “I'm No 1 contender for the WBA world titles," he told Sky Sports. But that’s what super middleweight contender Chris Eubank Jr. has dealt with his entire life. The two have something else in common: a proud, uncompromising nature that stokes hostility among boxing fans who somehow expect fighters to be simultaneously humble and belligerent. After Steve Collins withdrew from his WBO super-middleweight title defence against Joe Calzaghe and unexpectedly retired in October 1997, Calzaghe was matched against Eubank for the vacant title with eleven days notice. Nigel Benn moved up to super middleweight and became WBC champion. So it’s do or die.”. Being the son of a British boxing legend is no easy task. Op 18 maart 1995 verdedigde Eubank zijn titel tegen de Ier Steve Collins. But they still hurt. In 1993 the rivals would engage in another contest named 'Judgement Day' watched by a reported 500 million people and fought an exciting contest – albeit less brutal than their first – to a draw. Eubank, was born on 8 August 1966, in Dulwich, South London, to Rachel Scollins. [17] In 2010, Eubank, once a regular customer, started designing tailored suits for Cad and the Dandy, a Savile Row bespoke tailoring company. Enkele maanden later kondigt Eubank aan te stoppen als profbokser. A first loss. The 31 year-old claimed the biggest win of his career back in February 2019 when he beat Olympic gold medallist and former world champion James DeGale. However, I needed to work and so I carried on and I won most of my fights on decisions. Chris won by technical knockout (TKO). I'm interim WBA world champion, so those are the fights that make sense. The elder has protected the son from pitfalls he encountered in his own 52-bout career. I can only hope I get the chance to avenge those losses,” he says. He also had his own show on Talk Radio called Eubank's People. Deze titel zal hij hierna 3 maal met succes verdedigen voordat hij overstapt naar het super-middengewicht. Eubank became obsessed with boxing training and went to the gym every day, even working as caretaker to pay his way. Becoming a champion. Hij vocht maar liefst 15 maal in 2 jaar tijd en werd bekend bij het grote publiek. Hij versloeg Tim Brown op punten. In 2015, Eubank took part in the 2015 series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. On 23 May 2007, he was charged with making an unlawful anti-war protest after parking his seven-ton truck outside Downing Street. By continuing to browse, cookies will be set on your device. This site uses cookies and other technologies, so we can remember you and understand how you and other visitors use our site. Barry Hearn claimed that, as a draw was not written into the contract, Eubank was free to sign a new deal with him instead of King. Benn was arguably the biggest rising star in European sport at the time and Logan had come closest to beating the power-punching Benn in what was Benn's most memorable clash to date. Chris Eubank is twee maal getrouwd en is de vader van 4 kinderen. [6] Speaking with a lisp and in affected upper-class tones; dressing as a stereotypically upper-class Englishman (in jodhpurs, bowler hat and riding boots; sporting a monocle) and carrying a silver-tipped cane, such affectations have provoked criticism in tabloid newspapers. But since then the Brighton-based boxer has secured just one fight which ended inside two rounds when his opponent Matvey Korobov had to pull out due to a shoulder injury. A 22-year-old Eubank Jr made his professional debut on November 12, 2011 against Kiril Psonko. [citation needed] However, in 1991 and 1993 he won Britain's Best Dressed Man award, given by the Menswear Association of Great Britain. Op 11 oktober 1997 kreeg Eubank wederom kans op een wereldtitel. Deze pagina is voor het laatst bewerkt op 20 jun 2016 om 23:01. He was convicted of driving without due care and attention, fined £250 plus £1,450 costs, and had six penalty points added to his driving licence. Hij verliest beide partijen en stopt met boksen. His collection of vehicles included a customised Harley-Davidson and a huge American Peterbilt 379 truck cab – the largest lorry in Europe. During Michael Watson's recovery from his near-fatal injury during their bout in 1991, Watson and Eubank became friends, with Eubank accompanying Watson for the final mile of the 2003 London Marathon, which Watson – still showing physical damage from the fight and taking more than six days – completed to raise money for charity. So yeah, that’s a decision I made to have a full-time trainer.”. Eubank Jr, who is the son of legendary British fighter Chris Eubank, has a record of 29 wins and two defeats since turning professional in 2011. Karron petitioned for divorce from Eubank in August 2005. These same guys asked for pictures and autographs on my way out after I’d beaten him. Hij was mede-presentator van Top of the Pops, nam deel aan 'Big Brother, The Celebrity Edition' in Engeland en had een eigen radioprogramma genaamd 'Eubank's People'. Now the holder of a second title, Eubank relinquished his middleweight title and concentrated on defending his new crown at the higher weight of 12 st. After the Watson tragedy Eubank never again showed any desire to knock opponents out, preferring to retain his title through points victories.

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