Nigel Gregory Benn (born 22 January 1964) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 1996. He held world titles in two weight classes, including the WBO middleweight title in 1990, and the WBC super-middleweight title from 1992 to 1996.

Benn injured his right ankle when falling awkwardly to the canvas after missing with an overhand right, later in round turned away in surrender and referee stopped the fight.

Dec 27, 2024 · Nigel Benn, nicknamed the “Dark Destroyer,” wasn’t just any ordinary boxer. He was a force of nature who turned the boxing world upside down in the 1990s. But how did this military man become one of Britain’s most celebrated boxing champions?

Jan 23, 2025 · Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn's highly anticipated fight will be on 26 April at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Saudi boxing organiser Turki Alalshikh has announced.

5 days ago · Eubank and Benn are the sons of great rivals, Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn, whose careers will forever be inextricably linked after their fights in the 1990s saw them dominate the super ...

Nov 28, 2023 · American Boxing Writers voted his fight with Gerald McClellan as the 'Fight of the Year' (1995) Amateur Accomplishments. Record: 41-1 Undefeated Welterweight for the First Battalion of Royal Fusiliers between 1982 and 1984 - won titles all the way up to heavyweight and trained others in his regiment's boxing team

Jan 15, 2025 · LONDON (AP) — The all-British boxing grudge match between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. is back on. They will fight in London in April, promoters Eddie Hearn and Turki Alalshikh said Wednesday, more than 30 years after the boxers’ fathers — Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank — met twice in the ring in one of Britain’s great rivalries.

Dec 9, 2023 · Nigel Benn enjoyed a stellar career as he played his part in thrilling battles against the likes of Chris Eubank and Gerald McClellan. A two-weight world champion, Benn was an essential part of British boxing’s golden era in the 1990s and he now has the pleasure of watching his son rise up the welterweight rankings.

Oct 4, 2022 · Benn's pro record stands at: 42 wins (35 by KO), five defeats, one draw. Which boxing titles did Nigel Benn win?

Sep 29, 2022 · The Alexandra Pavilion in London was the stage for when Nigel Benn won his first major boxing title. A second round stoppage win over Abdul Umaru Sanda saw Benn pick up the Commonwealth middleweight title and put him on the path to a world title shot.