Best fights of Nigel Benn
Over 10 years as a professional, Nigel Benn has compiled a 42-5-1 (35) record, including 21 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Nigel Benn KOs Gerald McClellan
On February 25, 1995 Nigel Benn defended his WBC super middleweight title against Gerald McClellan. Benn was 31 years old with a record of 39-2-1, and McClellan was 27 with a record of 31-2. Benn was on a 2-fight winning streak and McClellan was on a 21-fight winning streak. Benn stopped Gerald McClellan via KO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
2. Nigel Benn KOs Vincenzo Nardiello
On July 22, 1995 Nigel Benn defended his WBC super middleweight title against Vincenzo Nardiello. Benn was 31 years old with a record of 40-2-1, and Nardiello was 29 with a record of 26-3. Benn was on a 3-fight winning streak and Nardiello was coming off a win. Benn stopped Vincenzo Nardiello via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
3. Nigel Benn KOs Doug DeWitt
On April 29, 1990 Nigel Benn fought Doug DeWitt for the WBO middleweight title. Benn was 26 years old with a record of 25-1, and DeWitt was 28 with a record of 32-6-4. Benn was on a 3-fight winning streak and DeWitt was on a 2-fight winning streak. Benn stopped Doug DeWitt via TKO in the 8th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
4. Nigel Benn KOs Iran Barkley
On August 18, 1990 Nigel Benn defended his WBO middleweight title against Iran Barkley. Benn was 26 years old with a record of 26-1, and Barkley was 30 with a record of 25-6. Benn was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Barkley was on a 2-fight losing streak. Benn stopped Iran Barkley via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Nigel Benn KOs Robbie Sims
On April 3, 1991 Nigel Benn faced Robbie Sims in a middleweight bout. Benn was 27 years old with a record of 27-2, and Sims was 31 with a record of 32-8-2. Benn was coming off a loss, while Sims was coming off a win. Benn stopped Robbie Sims via TKO in the 7th round.
6. Nigel Benn KOs Danny Perez
On September 2, 1995 Nigel Benn defended his WBC super middleweight title against Danny Perez. Benn was 31 years old with a record of 41-2-1, and Perez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benn was on a 4-fight winning streak. Benn stopped Danny Perez via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
7. Nigel Benn draws with Chris Eubank in their 2nd fight
On October 9, 1993 Nigel Benn, the WBC super middleweight champion, met Chris Eubank, the WBO super middleweight champion, in a title unification fight. It was their second meeting. Benn was 29 years old with a record of 37-2, and Eubank was 27 with a record of 35-0-1. Benn was on a 10-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
8. Nigel Benn KOs Mauro Galvano
On October 3, 1992 Nigel Benn fought Mauro Galvano for the vacant WBC super middleweight title. Benn was 28 years old with a record of 33-2, and Galvano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benn was on a 6-fight winning streak. Benn stopped Mauro Galvano via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Nigel Benn KOs Lou Gent
On June 26, 1993 Nigel Benn defended his WBC super middleweight title against Lou Gent. Benn was 29 years old with a record of 36-2, and Gent was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benn was on a 9-fight winning streak. Benn stopped Lou Gent via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
10. Nigel Benn KOs Nicky Piper
On December 12, 1992 Nigel Benn defended his WBC super middleweight title against Nicky Piper. Benn was 28 years old with a record of 34-2, and Piper was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benn was on a 7-fight winning streak. Benn stopped Nicky Piper via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.