Chris Eubank Sr has named Nigel Benn as the hardest hitter he ever faced in the ring. The former champion opened up about his historic rival ahead of their sons' upcoming fight on April 26th.
Eubank Sr and Benn were fierce competitors in the middleweight division during the late 1980s and 1990s. Their rivalry captivated British boxing fans and led to two memorable fights. Eubank won their first encounter in 1990 by ninth round stoppage, while their 1993 rematch ended in a draw.
Both fighters achieved great success in their careers. Benn, known for his explosive power and aggressive style, became a two-weight world champion, holding the WBO middleweight and WBC super-middleweight titles. Eubank Sr, recognized for his unorthodox style and supreme confidence, also claimed world titles in two weight classes.
In a recent interview, Eubank Sr reflected on Benn's punching power:
"The concussion, the impact of the shots, starts dissipating immediately. With Nigel it stayed with you for like a second and a half. In that second and a half, within a split second, he'd be following up with another shot, and each of the shots were like dynamite, which is why he had something like 25 knockouts inside two rounds. So he had that dynamite."
Eubank Sr's assessment of Benn's power aligns with the latter's impressive record of 25 knockouts inside two rounds.
The rivalry between these two boxing legends will continue through their sons. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are set to face each other on April 26th after years of build-up. Eubank Jr has vowed to 'punish' Benn in the ring, while Benn has boldly predicted a knockout victory within four rounds.
As the next generation prepares to step into the ring, Eubank Sr's comments serve as a reminder of the fierce competition and mutual respect that defined one of British boxing's most celebrated rivalries.
