The household feud started nearly precisely 35 years in the past when Chris Eubank Sr beat Nigel Benn on 18 November 1990 earlier than the pair fought to a draw three years later.
Regardless of their being no title on the road, the magnitude of the rivalry was sufficient to attract out some massive names from the world of sport and leisure.
Actors Jeremy Piven and Pierce Brosnan, musicians Emma Bunton and Rod Stewart, and ex-Arsenal footballer Thierry Henry have been among the many stars watching from ringside.
Making an attempt to recapture the magic of the primary bout was at all times going to be a predicament and it fell in need of reaching a sell-out.
The Eubanks’ arrival – each have been anticipated this time – additionally offered an fascinating perception into public opinion as boos rang out across the stadium. It was all cheers, although, as Benn was proven stepping out of his automotive.
Benn made his entrance to resounding cheers and alongside father Nigel. They have been accompanied to the ring by a percussion troop, who began off with Phil Collins’ ‘Within the Air Tonight’, earlier than transitioning right into a remix of ‘Prepared or Not’ by the Fugees.
Eubank Jr walked second, sporting a white gown lined with fur, additionally had his father Eubank Sr by his facet. They have been initially greeted by boos till American rapper 50 Cent stepped out to carry out a medley of songs as they weaved via the gang.
