On This Date 30 Years Ago: Michael Watson Stopped Nigel Benn In A Domestic Classic

05/21/2019 James Slater

It was a Sunday evening to remember 30 years ago on this date: May 21st, 1989. Unbeaten middleweight power-puncher Nigel Benn, perfect at 22-0 with … continue

Nigel Benn Vs. Chris Eubank III?

11/21/201811/20/2018 James Slater

British middleweight/ super-middleweight rivals Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank did have unfinished business back in the 1990s, in as much as they never did have … continue

Nigel Benn: Hall Of Fame-Worthy?

10/27/2018 James Slater

https://youtu.be/fPsyO0uP13o?t=6 The ballot sheets are out again, with a selected bunch of writers having to choose who they vote for with their Hall of Fame … continue

Nigel Benn reveals shockingly low payday he received for Chris Eubank rematch

04/24/201804/23/2018 James Slater

Back in the early to mid 1990s when rival middleweights/super-middleweights Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank fought each other, the entire British nation stopped what it … continue

Steve Collins-Nigel Benn III: The unlikely fight becomes more likely as Collins obtains a license to box

10/19/2017 James Slater

Despite the fact that both 1990s stars, Nigel Benn and Steve Collins, are now well into their fifties, talk of a third fight between the two refuses to go away. In fact it’s a case of quite the opposite, as “Celtic Warrior” Collins, who twice stopped Benn in the final days of “The Dark Destroyer’s” career, has just been granted a license to box.

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Who’s the greatest British boxer of the last 30 years: Calzaghe? Benn? Hamed? Lewis?

06/25/201706/24/2017 James Slater

Right now, two hugely influential and respected publications are asking the question: who are the finest British boxers in history? British Boxing News first asked the question that is currently causing much debate, while in the US, Ring Magazine also asks the question (limiting the picks from the last 30 years).

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Chris Eubank-Nigel Benn III? Yes, it could actually happen

03/02/2016 James Slater

For those fans who always felt bitter middleweight/super-middleweight rivals Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank had unfinished business to attend to back in the 1990s, by way of a third fight, there could be good news. Benn, who retired with a 42-5-1(35) record in 1996 after back-to-back losses to Irishman Steve Collins, recently made noise that suggested the 52-year-old was genuinely interested in returning to the ring to face the monocle-wearing fighter that so managed to get under his skin back in the day.

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20 Years Ago Next Month, UK’s ‘Dark Destroyer’ Nigel Benn Wins WBC Crown

09/14/201609/17/2012 ESB

20 Years Ago Next Month, UK's 'Dark Destroyer' Nigel Benn Wins WBC Crown By Rick Murray – Doesn’t time fly. It was early October 1992, and Nigel Benn -long-time labelled on both sides of the Atlantic as boxing’s most exciting fighter- is preparing to face awkward, cagey Italian spoiler and WBC 168lb. ruler Mauro ‘Rocky’ Galvano. Known for his smothering, ring movement, clinching and countering, as well as being a former light-heavyweight (Benn was a former middleweight), Galvano started as the betting favourite and pre-fight tip by all pundits.

Benn, known for his aggressive power-punching and bob-and-weave style, ripped up the odds sheets and tore into the Champ relentlessly for four rounds, cutting off the ring and landing body shots and right hands. Tough man Mauro was breathing heavily and bleeding profusely and the fight was halted. New WBC King, Nigel Benn -who would hold the crown for a further 10 (often-exhilarating) defenses.

Benn switched over in January 1987 after beating every man he faced in the amateur ranks as an Army boxer and ABA competitor. This included future pro prospect Rod Douglas -ranked in the top-five in the World amateurs- and other very good amateur stand-outs in Mark Edwards, Roy Andre and Johnny Melfah. He had 24 knockouts in 28 fights for the West Ham ABC in 1985 and 1986, and in the early eighties won every tournament he entered in the Army ranks.

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Nigel Benn: Great Britain’s Most Exciting Fighter Of The ‘80s and ‘90s!

09/14/201608/21/2012 ESB

Nigel Benn By James Slater – As those fans who were lucky enough to have seen him fight live, in the flesh (really lucky!) or from their armchair (must-see T.V!), Great Britain’s great middleweight/super-middleweight Nigel Benn rarely if ever disappointed in the action stakes.

Today, long after “The Dark Destroyer’s” final fight (a disappointing corner retirement loss to a Steve Collins who twice caught up with Benn at a time when he was way past his best) fans on both sides of The Atlantic remain interested in the whole Benn mystique. Far more than just a slugger (although Benn’s power was legendary), Nigel had heart, guts, skill and a far better chin than it was once thought (“this man ain’t chinny!” insisted former arch-rival Chris Eubank after the first of their two epic encounters had just come to it’s violent conclusion.)

There really was plenty to enjoy when Benn was in action:

Who can forget his amazing Oct. 1988 battle with Jamaican-born Anthony Logan? Defending his Commonwealth middleweight title for the first time, Benn almost came a cropper.

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