Showing off – Eubank’s knockouts became rarer after the Watson tragedy. Eubank vs John Jarvis, WBO Super Middleweight title fight, G-Mex Leisure Centre, Manchester, April 1992. © Mirrorpix
Benn looks down at Lou Gent. Benn went on to win the title in the fourth round. WBC Super Middleweight World Championship at the Royal Albert Hall, June 1993. © Getty Images
Fight programme for the hottest ticket in town. Courtesy of Barry Hearn, Frank Warren and Don King
Who won? Both of them. Eubank vs Benn, 2nd fight at Old Trafford, October 1993. © Mirrorpix
Eubank’s attacks in the rematch were sporadic, but they convinced one judge he had done enough to win. © Andy Hooper/Associated Newspapers/REX
King of the Bling – Benn enjoyed the trappings of success. Courtesy of Ambrose Mendy
American invasion – Benn’s time in the USA was brief and successful. Courtesy of Ambrose Mendy
Boxing News didn’t think Eubank had beaten Graciano Rocchigiani – so he rang up the magazine and told them they were wrong. Author’s collection
Eubank’s first fight on Sky drew a negative reaction. Author’s collection
Benn with Bob Arum and Ambrose Mendy in 1990. Courtesy of Ambrose Mendy
Benn with manager Pete DeFreitas. © Mirrorpix
Benn proposes to the woman who helped transform his turbulent private life, Carolyne Jackson, after losing the WBC Super Middleweight title fight at Newcastle Arena, March 1996. © Getty Images
A fight between Benn and legend Roberto Duran was discussed, but never happened. Author’s collection
Eubank lost twice to cruiserweight Carl Thompson – but his bravery won over the hearts of many. Eubank lost on points after 12 rounds and then spent the night at Manchester Royal Infirmary. WBO Cruiserweight fight at Nynex Arena, Manchester, April 1998. © Mirrorpix
The greatest achievement: Michael Watson, partially paralyzed following the fight with Eubank, completes the 26th London Marathon, April 2003. © David Lobel/Icon SMI/Corbis
Together again. Benn, Watson and Eubank at the Michael Watson tribute dinner, Dorchester Hotel, September 2011. © Daily Mirror via Mirrorpix
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