Why didn't Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn fight a 3rd time?

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  1. Erratic

    Erratic "Twinkle Toes" McJack

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    The rematch was close and controversial, they could easily sell tickets and make money in the U.K.. Eubank fought like 5-6 times before losing to Collins. How come this never materialized?
     
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    mikE "Twinkle Toes" McJack

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    The 2nd fight should have gone to Benn. As I remember, I scored it exactly as Czyz did. I think Benn considered the fight a win, too. But none of this explains why there wasn't a rubber match. And I don't remember there being any public outcry for one, either. Which doesn't make sense as both of their fights were superb.

    So to answer your query, I don't friggin know.
     
  3. slystaff

    slystaff Im Banned

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    How come Hagler never fought Hearns again?
    How come Oscar never fought Shane a third time?
    How come Mayorga never fought Forrest a third time?
    How come Zab Judah never fought Spinks a third time?
    How come......
     
  4. Father of Muzse

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    here's a better one...

    Why did Jones fight Tarver a third time?
     
  5. slystaff

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    It was a GOOD decision, because if he beat Traver he would have nearly redeemed himself from his two embarrasing losses. Pity he fought like a PUSSY! :doh:
     
  6. joony

    joony "Twinkle Toes" McJack

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    benn retired after he lost to that s. african guy sugar boy malinga. he then later came back and fought collins.
     
  7. Rock on

    Rock on Undisputed Champion

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    Is that the answer to the thead? :lol:
     
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    So seeing as how he didn't beat Tarver, came away looking like a shot fighter with no balls, pissed off or at the very least bored everyone who ordered that PPV, and proved that he's no longer elite and/or deserving of any more PPV paydays, is it possible that maybe it wasn't such a GOOD decision afterall? :dunno:
     
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