Best fights of Steve Collins
Over 11 years as a professional, Steve Collins has compiled a 36-3 (21) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Steve Collins KOs Nigel Benn
On July 6, 1996 Steve Collins defended his WBO super middleweight title against Nigel Benn. Collins was 31 years old with a record of 32-3, and Benn was 32 with a record of 42-3-1. Collins was on a 11-fight winning streak, while Benn was coming off a loss. Collins stopped Nigel Benn via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
2. Steve Collins defeats Chris Eubank
On March 18, 1995 Steve Collins fought Chris Eubank for the WBO super middleweight title. Collins was 30 years old with a record of 28-3, and Eubank was 28 with a record of 41-0-2. Collins was on a 7-fight winning streak and Eubank was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Collins won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
3. Steve Collins defeats Chris Eubank in their 2nd fight
On September 9, 1995 Steve Collins defended his WBO super middleweight title against Chris Eubank. It was their second meeting. Collins was 31 years old with a record of 29-3, and Eubank was 29 with a record of 43-1-2. Collins was on a 8-fight winning streak and Eubank was on a 2-fight winning streak. Collins won via split decision. Defended the title.
4. Steve Collins stops Nigel Benn in their 2nd fight
On November 9, 1996 Steve Collins defended his WBO super middleweight title against Nigel Benn. It was their second meeting. Collins was 32 years old with a record of 33-3, and Benn was 32 with a record of 42-4-1. Collins was on a 12-fight winning streak, while Benn was on a 2-fight losing streak. Collins stopped Nigel Benn via retirement in the 6th round. Defended the title.
5. Steve Collins loses to Sumbu Kalambay via split decision
On October 22, 1992 Steve Collins fought Sumbu Kalambay for the European middleweight title. Collins was 28 years old with a record of 21-2, and Kalambay was 36 with a record of 55-5-1. Collins was coming off a loss, while Kalambay was on a 4-fight winning streak. Collins lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Kalambay.
6. Steve Collins loses to Mike McCallum via unanimous decision
On February 3, 1990 Steve Collins fought Mike McCallum for the WBA middleweight title. Collins was 25 years old with a record of 16-0, and McCallum was 33 with a record of 36-1. Collins was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and McCallum was on a 4-fight winning streak. Collins lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with McCallum.