Nigel Benn boxer

Nigel Benn boxer
bouts
48
won
42
lost
5
draw
1
Status
inactive
Division
super middleweight
Debut
1987-01-28
Height
5′ 9½″/177cm
Reach
73″/185cm
Age
-
Born
1964-01-22
Death
-
Nationality
United Kingdom

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. Regionally he held the Commonwealth middleweight title from 1988 to 1989. Nicknamed "The Dark Destroyer" for his formidable punching power and aggressive fighting style, he retired with an 83.3% knockout-to-win ratio.Benn was born in Ilford, East London, on 22 January 1964. Benn joined the Army at the age of 18 and was stationed in West Germany for three years, then Northern Ireland for eighteen months (Royal Fusiliers) After leaving the army Benn joined West Ham Amateur Boxing Club.Benn turned professional in 1987 and began a streak of 22 consecutive knockout wins. This ensured a rapid rise through the professional ranks and 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.At 22-0 (22 KOs), Benn defended his Commonwealth title against Michael Watson in a heavily hyped bout in May 1989 at Finsbury Park, London. The fight even appeared on national television in the US. Throwing virtually nothing but hooks, Benn repeatedly failed to get through Watson's tight guard, and gradually tired whilst being stunned numerous times himself.

Date Opponent Last Opponents' Results Place Result
1996-11-09 Steve Collins WWWWWW Nynex Arena, Manchester LOST
Corner retirement
1996-07-06 Steve Collins WWWWWW Nynex Arena, Manchester LOST
Technical knockout
1996-03-02 Thulani Malinga LWWWWW Telewest Arena, Newcastle LOST
Split-decision
1995-09-02 Daniel Perez WLWWWW Wembley Stadium, Wembley WIN
KO
1995-07-22 Vincenzo Nardiello LWWWLW London Arena, Millwall WIN
Technical knockout
1995-02-25 Gerald McClellan WWWWWW London Arena, Millwall WIN
KO
1994-09-10 Juan Carlos Gimenez WWWWWW National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham WIN
Unanimous decision
1994-02-26 Henry Wharton WWWWWW Earls Court Exhibition Hall, Kensington WIN
Unanimous decision
1993-10-09 Chris Eubank WWWWWD Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester DRAW
Split-decision
1993-06-26 Lou Gent DLLWWW Olympia, Kensington WIN
Technical knockout
1993-03-06 Mauro Galvano WWWWLW Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow WIN
Unanimous decision
1992-12-12 Nicky Piper WWWWWW Alexandra Pavilion, Muswell Hill WIN
Technical knockout
1992-10-03 Mauro Galvano WWWWWW Palaghiaccio de Marino, Marino WIN
Corner retirement
1992-05-23 Thulani Malinga WLWLWL National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham WIN
Points
1992-02-19 Dan Sherry WWWLWL Alexandra Pavilion, Muswell Hill WIN
Technical knockout
1991-12-07 Hector Abel Lescano WWWWWL G-Mex Centre, Manchester WIN
KO
1991-10-26 Lenzie Morgan LWLWLL Brentwood Centre, Brentwood WIN
Points
1991-07-03 Kid Milo WWWWLW Brentwood Centre, Brentwood WIN
Technical knockout
1991-04-03 Robbie Sims LLWWLW York Hall, Bethnal Green WIN
KO
1990-11-18 Chris Eubank WWWWWW National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham LOST
Technical knockout
1990-08-18 Iran Barkley LWWWLL Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
1990-04-29 Doug DeWitt WDWLWW Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
1990-01-14 Sanderline Williams LWLLWL Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City WIN
Split-decision
1989-12-01 Jose Quinones WWWLWL Hacienda Hotel, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
1989-10-20 Jorge Amparo LWLLLW Resorts International, Atlantic City WIN
Unanimous decision
1989-05-21 Michael Watson WWDWWW Supertent, Finsbury Park LOST
Technical knockout
1989-03-28 Mbayo Wa Mbayo WWLWLW Kelvin Hall, Glasgow WIN
KO
1989-02-08 Michael Chilambe WWLWWW Royal Albert Hall, Kensington WIN
KO
1988-12-10 David Noel LLWWWW National Sports Centre, Crystal Palace WIN
Technical knockout
1988-10-26 Anthony Logan WWWWWL Royal Albert Hall, Kensington WIN
KO
1988-05-28 Tim Williams LWWLLW Royal Albert Hall, Kensington WIN
Technical knockout
1988-04-20 Abdul Umaru Sanda LWWWLW Alexandra Pavilion, Muswell Hill WIN
Technical knockout
1988-03-14 Darren Hobson WWWWWW Norwich Lads Boxing Club, Norwich WIN
KO
1988-02-24 Greg Taylor WWLLWW Afan Lido, Port Talbot WIN
Technical knockout
1988-02-07 Byron Prince WWWWW Bingley Hall, Stafford WIN
Technical knockout
1988-01-27 Fermin Chirino WLWWWW York Hall, Bethnal Green WIN
KO
1987-12-02 Reggie Miller WLWWWW Royal Albert Hall, Kensington WIN
KO
1987-11-24 Ian Chantler WWWWLW Hudsons Sports Centre, Wisbech WIN
KO
1987-11-03 Ronnie Yoe LLLWLL York Hall, Bethnal Green WIN
KO
1987-10-13 Russell Barker W Blazers Night Club, Windsor WIN
KO
1987-09-16 Winston Burnett LLWLLL Royal Albert Hall, Kensington WIN
Technical knockout
1987-08-09 Eddie Smith LWWLWL Blazers Night Club, Windsor WIN
KO
1987-07-01 Leon Morris L Royal Albert Hall, Kensington WIN
KO
1987-06-17 Reginald Marks W Royal Albert Hall, Kensington WIN
Technical knockout
1987-05-09 Winston Burnett LLLLWL Latchmere Leisure Centre, Wandsworth WIN
Technical knockout
1987-04-22 Rob Nieuwenhuizen W Royal Albert Hall, Kensington WIN
Technical knockout
1987-03-04 Kevin Roper LWW Festival Hall Super Tent, Basildon WIN
Technical knockout
1987-01-28 Graeme Ahmed WLLLLL Fairfield Hall, Croydon WIN
Technical knockout