Best fights of Chris Eubank
Over 13 years as a professional, Chris Eubank has compiled a 45-5-2 (23) record, including 27 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Chris Eubank KOs Nigel Benn
On November 18, 1990 Chris Eubank fought Nigel Benn for the WBO middleweight title. Eubank was 24 years old with a record of 24-0, and Benn was 26 with a record of 27-1. Eubank was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Benn was on a 5-fight winning streak. Eubank stopped Nigel Benn via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Chris Eubank defeats Graciano Rocchigiani
On February 5, 1994 Chris Eubank defended his WBO super middleweight title against Graciano Rocchigiani. Eubank was 27 years old with a record of 35-0-2, and Rocchigiani was 30 with a record of 35-0. Rocchigiani was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. Eubank won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Chris Eubank defeats Michael Watson
On June 22, 1991 Chris Eubank defended his WBO middleweight title against Michael Watson. Eubank was 24 years old with a record of 27-0, and Watson was 26 with a record of 25-2-1. Eubank was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Watson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Eubank won via majority decision. Defended the title.
4. Chris Eubank defeats Tony Thornton
On September 19, 1992 Chris Eubank defended his WBO super middleweight title against Tony Thornton. Eubank was 26 years old with a record of 32-0, and Thornton was 32 with a record of 31-4-1. Eubank was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak and Thornton was on a 9-fight winning streak. Eubank won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Chris Eubank draws with Nigel Benn in their 2nd fight
On October 9, 1993 Chris Eubank, the WBO super middleweight champion, met Nigel Benn, the WBC super middleweight champion, in a title unification fight. It was their second meeting. Eubank was 27 years old with a record of 35-0-1, and Benn was 29 with a record of 37-2. Benn was on a 10-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
6. Chris Eubank KOs Michael Watson in their 2nd fight
On September 21, 1991 Chris Eubank fought Michael Watson for the vacant WBO super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Eubank was 25 years old with a record of 28-0, and Watson was 26 with a record of 25-3-1. Eubank was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak, while Watson was coming off a loss. Eubank stopped Michael Watson via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.