Best of Nigel Benn: Top 10 Fights
Nigel Benn had 48 fights with 35 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Gerald McClellan, Lou Gent, Mauro Galvano, Iran Barkley, and Danny Perez. The following are Benn's top 10 fights.
Nigel Benn defeats Gerald McClellan
On Nigel Benn defeated American boxer Gerald McClellan via 10th round KO. Benn was 31 years old with a record of 40-2-1 (33 KOs). McClellan was 27 years old with a record of 31-2 (29 KOs). Benn successfully defended his WBC super-middleweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Benn's fights.
Nigel Benn defeats Lou Gent
On Nigel Benn defeated Lou Gent via 4th round TKO. Benn was 29 years old with a record of 37-2 (32 KOs). Benn successfully defended his WBC super-middleweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Benn's career.
Nigel Benn defeats Mauro Galvano
On Nigel Benn defeated Mauro Galvano via 4th round TKO. Benn was 28 years old with a record of 34-2 (30 KOs). Benn won the WBC super-middleweight title.
Nigel Benn defeats Iran Barkley
On Nigel Benn defeated American boxer Iran Barkley via 1st round TKO. Benn was 26 years old with a record of 27-1 (25 KOs). Barkley was 30 years old with a record of 25-6 (16 KOs). Benn successfully defended his WBO middleweight title.
Nigel Benn defeats Danny Perez
On Nigel Benn defeated Danny Perez via 7th round TKO. Benn was 31 years old with a record of 42-2-1 (35 KOs). Benn successfully defended his WBC super-middleweight title.
Nigel Benn draws with Chris Eubank in their 2nd fight
Nigel Benn's fight with fellow British boxer Chris Eubank in the rematch on ended in a draw. Benn was 29 years old with a record of 37-2-1 (32 KOs). Eubank was 27 years old with an undefeated record of 35-0-1 (18 KOs). Benn successfully defended his WBC super-middleweight title.
Nigel Benn defeats Doug DeWitt
On Nigel Benn defeated Doug DeWitt via 8th round TKO. Benn was 26 years old with a record of 26-1 (24 KOs). Benn won the WBO middleweight title — his first world title.
Nigel Benn defeats Nicky Piper
On Nigel Benn defeated Nicky Piper via 11th round TKO. Benn was 28 years old with a record of 35-2 (31 KOs). Benn successfully defended his WBC super-middleweight title.
Nigel Benn defeats Robbie Sims
On Nigel Benn defeated Robbie Sims via 7th round TKO. Benn was 27 years old with a record of 28-2 (26 KOs).
Nigel Benn defeats Juan Carlos Giménez Ferreyra
On Nigel Benn defeated Juan Carlos Giménez Ferreyra via 12 round unanimous decision. Benn was 30 years old with a record of 39-2-1 (32 KOs). Benn successfully defended his WBC super-middleweight title.