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Old Trafford's role in British boxing's top rivalry

The rivalry between the Benn and Eubank families has engrossed the British public across four decades to date, since an explosive bout back in 1990.

Eubank Snr won at the Birmingham NEC Arena and, three years later, unprecedented demand for a rematch led to a second contest at the sold-out Theatre of Dreams.

Over 44,000 fans packed into the stadium with allegiances split between the two charismatic and divisive figures. After 12 gruelling rounds, a draw was declared.

Over 44,000 fans attended the rematch between Benn and Eubank Snr at Old Trafford in '93.