Chris Eubank was floored by old rival Nigel Benn in a Roman Gladiators re-enactment.

The former world boxing champions squared up for a television battle with swords and battering rams.

Nigel was declared the winner after Chris, who lives in Hove, backed out of a wrestling round because he was bleeding from a head wound.

The pair had apparently come close to blows earlier in the week as they were trained in ancient Roman combat skills.

On one occasion they were pulled apart when Nigel lashed out after his rival started boasting.

A spokeswoman for Chris told The Argus the fight took place in Rome on Saturday and he flew back to the UK on Sunday.