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Nigel Benn

Nigel Benn

“The Dark Destroyer”
Boxing record: 42-5-1 (35)
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Ilford, London, England

Nigel Benn losses

Over 10 years as a professional, Nigel Benn has compiled a 42-5-1 (35) record, including 21 title fights across two weight classes. He has five losses against four different opponents, all of them in title fights.

  1. 5. Nigel Benn loses to Steve Collins in their 2nd fight via KO

    On November 9, 1996 Nigel Benn fought Steve Collins for the WBO super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Benn was 32 years old with a record of 42-4-1, and Collins was 32 with a record of 33-3. Benn was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Collins was on a 12-fight winning streak. Collins stopped Benn via retirement in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.

  2. 4. Nigel Benn loses to Steve Collins via KO

    On July 6, 1996 Nigel Benn fought Steve Collins for the WBO super middleweight title. Benn was 32 years old with a record of 42-3-1, and Collins was 31 with a record of 32-3. Benn was coming off a loss, while Collins was on a 11-fight winning streak. Collins stopped Benn via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.

  3. 3. Nigel Benn loses to Thulani Malinga in their 2nd fight via split decision

    On March 2, 1996 Nigel Benn defended his WBC super middleweight title against Thulani Malinga. It was their second meeting. Benn was 32 years old with a record of 42-2-1, and Malinga was 40 with a record of 40-9. Both Benn and Malinga were on a 5-fight winning streak. Benn lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Malinga.

  4. 2. Nigel Benn loses to Chris Eubank via KO

    On November 18, 1990 Nigel Benn defended his WBO middleweight title against Chris Eubank. Benn was 26 years old with a record of 27-1, and Eubank was 24 with a record of 24-0. Benn was on a 5-fight winning streak and Eubank was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Eubank stopped Benn via TKO in the 9th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 9th round.

  5. 1. Nigel Benn loses to Michael Watson via KO

    On May 21, 1989 Nigel Benn defended his Commonwealth middleweight title against Michael Watson. Benn was 25 years old with a record of 22-0, and Watson was 24 with a record of 21-1-1. Benn was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Watson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Watson stopped Benn via TKO in the 6th round. Lost the title.