Nigel Benn

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Nigel Benn
Born
Nigel Gregory Benn

(1964-01-22) 22 January 1964 (age 60)
Ilford, East London, England
Other namesThe Dark Destroyer
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (177 cm) [1]
Reach73 in (185 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins42
Wins by KO35
Losses5
Draws1

Nigel Gregory Benn (born 22 January 1964) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 1996. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the WBO middleweight title in 1990 and the WBC super-middleweight title from 1992 to 1996. He is considered one of the best Super Middleweights of all time. [2] [3] At the regional level, he held the Commonwealth middleweight title from 1988 to 1989. He scored notable wins over Champions Doug DeWitt, Iran Barkley, Thulani Malinga, Mauro Galvano and Gerald McClellan.

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Nicknamed "The Dark Destroyer" for his formidable punching power, Benn retired with a 83.3% knockout ratio. [4] His best-known fights include the successful world middleweight title defence against Iran Barkley in 1989; the two all-British world title contests against Chris Eubank in 1990 and 1993 (Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank), and the successful—but tragic—defence of his world super-middleweight title against Gerald McClellan in 1995 (Nigel Benn vs. Gerald McClellan). In the build to his ring walks, Big Ben would often chime before he made his entrance to music. [5]

Early life and amateur career

Benn was born in Ilford, East London, on 22 January 1964. Benn joined the British Army Royal Regiment of Fusiliers at the age of 18. He was stationed in West Germany for three years, and then in Northern Ireland for eighteen months. On leaving the army, Benn joined West Ham Amateur Boxing Club. [6]

Amateur accomplishments

Professional career

Benn turned professional in 1987 and began a streak of 22 consecutive knockout wins. During this time, Benn won the vacant Commonwealth middleweight title with a second-round win over Abdul Umaru, at Alexandra Pavilion on 20 April 1988. [ citation needed ] [8]

in May 1989 Benn (22-0, 22 KOs) lost his Commonwealth title against Michael Watson in a heavily anticipated bout at Finsbury Park, London (Nigel Benn vs. Michael Watson). The fight appeared on national television in the US [ citation needed ]. In the sixth round, Watson knocked Benn down with a jab and Benn was counted out as he rose to his feet [ citation needed ].

His next fight against Jorge Amparo in Atlantic City, U.S. was his first fight abroad and the first to last the full distance, with Benn winning a 10-round decision. [ citation needed ]

WBO middleweight champion

After two more wins, against Sanderline Williams and Jose Quinones, Benn fought WBO middleweight title holder Doug DeWitt of the US in Atlantic City. Benn was knocked down in round two, but came back to knock DeWitt down in round three. Benn scored three knockdowns in round eight to win the title. [9]

His first defence came in August 1990 against former WBC champion Iran Barkley. Benn won via the three-knockdown rule at the end of the first round. Benn returned to the UK and met British rival Chris Eubank three months later. They fought in Birmingham on 18 November 1990. Benn lost his title to Eubank in the ninth round after the referee stepped in and declared a win for Eubank via Technical knockout. [10]

WBC super-middleweight champion

Beginning in 1991 with a seventh-round KO victory over Robbie Sims (Marvin Hagler's half-brother), Benn went on a winning streak of six fights leading to another world title challenge. Other noteworthy wins in this period include a disputed decision win against Thulani Malinga and a one-punch KO victory against Dan Sherry.

On 10 October 1992, Benn successfully challenged Mauro Galvano for the WBC super-middleweight title in Palaghiaccio de Marino, Marino, Lazio, Italy. Galvano was unable to continue in the third due to a severe cut, and—after a controversial dispute at ringside over the official result—Benn was declared the winner by technical decision.

While still a dangerous and damaging puncher, Benn's move to the higher weight limit saw him refine his fight strategy and adopt a more considered approach. The aggression remained but he relied less on one-punch knockout power and became a more effective, and adaptable fighter.[ citation needed ] He defended his title against fellow Britons Nicky Piper and Lou Gent, and a rematch victory over Mauro Galvano, before again Chris Eubank—who was now WBO super-middleweight champion—in a unification bout on 9 October 1993. The bout ended in a draw, with both fighters retaining their respective titles. Benn defended his title twice more in 1994 with unanimous decisions against Henry Wharton and Juan Carlos Giminez Ferreyra. [11]

Benn vs McClellan

In February 1995, Benn successfully defended his 168  lb title against WBC middleweight champion Gerald McClellan in a highly anticipated bout billed as Sudden Impact. Going into the fight McClellan had won his last 21 fights—the last 14 of those by knockout; with 13 of those knockouts in the first three Rounds. McClellan had twice defeated the renowned power-puncher Julian Jackson, with knockouts in Round 5 and Round 1 respectively. McClellan had never been beyond Round 8 in any of his previous fights, insisting that he rarely needed more than three rounds to defeat his opponents [ citation needed ].

Round 1 saw Benn knocked through the ropes as McClellan asserted himself in dominant fashion and looked to be good to his word. Benn was forced to hang on and fight his way to survival in the early rounds of the contest, which developed into a brutal war between. Benn forced his control of the contest's momentum in Rounds 4–6 as McClellan began to act increasingly out of sorts, struggling to keep his gumshield in his mouth and backing off for prolonged periods while blinking repetitively. In an apparent change in fortunes, McClellan then struck back in Rounds 7 and 8, knocking Benn down again in the eighth. However, a now clearly exhausted and drained McClellan was unable to follow up as Benn rallied to stop McClellan in Round 10 by KO, with McClellan unable to rise from his knee. At the time of the stoppage, two judges had McClellan ahead, the other had the fight even. Although, these scores are from the end of Round 9, and do not reflect the two knockdowns scored by Benn in the tenth[ citation needed ].

McClellan was severely injured as a result of the contest. After collapsing in his corner post-fight, McClellan was rushed to hospital where a blood clot was discovered on his brain. To this day[ vague ] McClellan has short-term memory problems, is almost completely blind, partially deaf, and uses a wheelchair. Although he has regained some movement and some of his hearing since 1995, having been 80% deaf and he can now walk with a cane. In 2007, McClellan, his sister and his children attended a benefit dinner organised and hosted by Benn to help McClellan with his ongoing medical expenses[ citation needed ].

After his fight with McClellan, Benn had two further successful title defences, with wins against future WBC title-holder Vincenzo Nardiello and American Danny Perez. Benn then lost his title to Malinga in 1996 in a fight that saw Benn knock Malinga down in the fifth round, but in which he also met the canvass in the twelfth. Benn lost the contest by a split decision (118-109, 115–111, 112–114)[ citation needed ].

Benn vs Collins I and II

In 1996, Benn attempted to take the WBO super-middleweight title twice from Steve Collins—who had taken that particular title from Eubank and beat him in a rematch. Benn failed in both attempts. In the first fight, he lost by TKO in Round 4 after sustaining an ankle injury. In the rematch four months later, Benn was retired by his corner at the end of Round 6 with Benn on his stool. Benn retired from professional boxing altogether shortly after the fight[ citation needed ].

Return from retirement

On 24 September 2019, Benn announced his return to boxing at the age of 55 after 23 years of being out of the ring. Benn reasoned that he wanted "closure" after the unsatisfactory end to his boxing career in 1996[ citation needed ] as he announced a forthcoming bout with former WBC super-middleweight world champion Sakio Bika (34-7-3) that was planned to take place on 23 November 2019. The British Boxing Board of Control refused to sanction the fight, which instead was to be somewhat controversially sanctioned by the British and Irish Boxing Authority. [12] However, the fight was subsequently called off when Benn suffered a shoulder injury in sparring. A disappointed Benn reluctantly confirmed that he was abandoning his planned boxing comeback. [13]

Life after boxing

Benn was entered into the World Boxing Council (WBC) Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013 and was honoured alongside fellow Brit Joe Calzaghe as the WBC's greatest super middleweight champion in history. His image is now enshrined upon the sixth generation WBC super middleweight belt. [14] [15]

Benn works with youth at risk in Blacktown, NSW [16] and is dedicated to his charity work. He is an ambassador to the New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Club's (PCYC) [17] and is an advocate for healthy living. [14] Benn is also a Patron of the Shannon Bradshaw Trust, a UK children's charity based in the North West of England, helping children with life-threatening conditions and their families.

Benn ran the 2013 City to Surf to raise funds for the most underfunded PCYC gym in Redfern, Sydney [18] and has undertaken many fund raisers for the charity since improving the boxing facilities in the most impoverished areas of Sydney. Benn regularly assists Christian groups, counselling individuals with addiction [19] and along with wife Carolyne counsels couples who are facing marriage issues.

One of Benn's sons, Conor Benn, turned professional in 2016 and is currently fighting at welterweight. [20] Another son, Harley, [21] turned professional in 2017. [22]

Professional boxing record

48 fights42 wins5 losses
By knockout354
By decision71
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
48Loss42–5–1 Steve Collins RTD6 (12), 3:009 Nov 1996NYNEX Arena, Manchester, EnglandFor WBO super-middleweight title
47Loss42–4–1 Steve Collins TKO4 (12), 2:446 Jul 1996 NYNEX Arena, Manchester, EnglandFor WBO super-middleweight title
46Loss42–3–1 Thulani Malinga SD122 Mar 1996 Telewest Arena, Newcastle, EnglandLost WBC super-middleweight title
45Win42–2–1Danny PerezTKO7 (12), 2:33 2 Sep 1995 Wembley Stadium, London, EnglandRetained WBC super-middleweight title
44Win41–2–1 Vincenzo Nardiello TKO8 (12), 1:4322 Jul 1995London Arena, London, EnglandRetained WBC super-middleweight title
43Win40–2–1 Gerald McClellan KO10 (12), 1:46 25 Feb 1995 London Arena, London, EnglandRetained WBC super-middleweight title
42Win39–2–1 Juan Carlos Giménez Ferreyra UD1210 Sep 1994National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, EnglandRetained WBC super-middleweight title
41Win38–2–1 Henry Wharton UD1226 Feb 1994Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, EnglandRetained WBC super-middleweight title
40Draw37–2–1 Chris Eubank SD12 9 Oct 1993 Old Trafford, Manchester, EnglandRetained WBC super-middleweight title;
For WBO super-middleweight title
39Win37–2Lou GentTKO4 (12), 0:3526 Jun 1993 Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, EnglandRetained WBC super-middleweight title
38Win36–2 Mauro Galvano UD126 Mar 1993 Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, ScotlandRetained WBC super-middleweight title
37Win35–2 Nicky Piper TKO11 (12), 1:4412 Dec 1992Alexandra Pavilion, London, EnglandRetained WBC super-middleweight title
36Win34–2 Mauro Galvano TKO4 (12)3 Oct 1992Palaghiaccio, Marino, ItalyWon WBC super-middleweight title
35Win33–2 Thulani Malinga SD1023 May 1992National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England
34Win32–2Dan SherryKO3 (10), 2:3419 Feb 1992Alexandra Pavilion, London, England
33Win31–2Hector Abel LescanoKO3 (10), 2:357 Dec 1991 G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England
32Win30–2Lenzie MorganUD1026 Oct 1991Leisure Centre, Brentwood, England
31Win29–2Kid MiloTKO4 (10)3 Jul 1991International Centre, Brentwood, England
30Win28–2 Robbie Sims TKO7 (10)3 Apr 1991York Hall, London, England
29Loss27–2 Chris Eubank TKO9 (12), 2:56 18 Nov 1990 National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, EnglandLost WBO middleweight title
28Win27–1 Iran Barkley TKO1 (12), 2:5718 Aug 1990 Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, USRetained WBO middleweight title
27Win26–1 Doug DeWitt TKO8 (12), 0:4429 Apr 1990Caesar's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USWon WBO middleweight title
26Win25–1Sanderline WilliamsSD1014 Jan 1990 Caesar's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
25Win24–1Jose QuinonesTKO1 (10), 2:511 Dec 1989 Hacienda Resort Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, US
24Win23–1Jorge AmparoUD1020 Oct 1989 Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
23Loss22–1 Michael Watson TKO6 (12), 1:3421 May 1989Majestic Ballroom, London, EnglandLost Commonwealth middleweight title
22Win22–0Mbayo Wa MbayoKO2 (10), 2:2028 Mar 1989 Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
21Win21–0Michael ChilambeKO1 (12), 1:078 Feb 1989Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandRetained Commonwealth middleweight title
20Win20–0David NoelTKO1 (12), 2:0410 Dec 1988 Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London, EnglandRetained Commonwealth middleweight title
19Win19–0Anthony LoganKO2 (12), 1:1526 Oct 1988Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandRetained Commonwealth middleweight title
18Win18–0Tim WilliamsTKO2 (10), 0:5928 May 1988Royal Albert Hall, London, England
17Win17–0Abdul Umaru SandaTKO2 (12)20 Apr 1988Alexandra Pavilion, London, EnglandWon vacant Commonwealth middleweight title
16Win16–0Darren HobsonKO1 (8), 1:4913 Apr 1988Norwich Lads Boxing Club, Norwich, England
15Win15–0Greg TaylorTKO2 (8)24 Feb 1988 Afan Lido F.C., Port Talbot, Wales
14Win14–0Byron PrinceTKO2 (8)7 Feb 1988 Bingley Hall, Stafford, England
13Win13–0Fermin ChirinoKO2 (8)27 Jan 1988 York Hall, London, England
12Win12–0Reggie MillerTKO7 (10), 1:082 Dec 1987 Wembley Conference Centre, London, England
11Win11–0Ian ChantlerKO1 (8), 0:1624 Nov 1987The Hudson, Wisbech, England
10Win10–0Ronnie YoeTKO1 (8)3 Nov 1987Crowtree Leisure Centre, Sunderland, England
9Win9–0Russell BarkerTKO1 (6), 1:1513 Oct 1987Blazers Nightclub, Windsor, England
8Win8–0Winston BurnettKO3 (6), 1:5516 Sep 1987Royal Albert Hall, London, England
7Win7–0Eddie SmithKO2 (8), 1:088 Sep 1987Blazers Nightclub, Windsor, England
6Win6–0Leon MorrisKO1 (6), 0:251 Jul 1987Royal Albert Hall, London, England
5Win5–0Reginald MarksTKO1 (6)7 Jun 1987Royal Albert Hall, London, England
4Win4–0Winston BurnettTKO4 (8)9 May 1987Latchmere Leisure Centre, London, England
3Win3–0Rob NieuwenhuizenTKO1 (6), 2:0322 Apr 1987 Royal Albert Hall, London, England
2Win2–0Kevin RoperTKO1 (6)4 Mar 1987Festival Hall Super Tent, Basildon, England
1Win1–0Graeme AhmedTKO2 (8), 1:1028 Jan 1987 Fairfield Halls, London, England

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