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Nigel Benn is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 1996. Nicknamed “The Dark Destroyer” for his formidable punching power and aggressive fighting style, Benn won the WBO middleweight title in 1990; the WBC super-middleweight title in 1992; and the Commonwealth middleweight title in 1988.

Chapters:
00:00 Trailer.
02:50 Brian’s thoughts on the episode.
06:45 Brian’s Introduction.
08:03 Boxing in its heyday.
09:29 Barry McGuigan says Nigel’s a fighter not a boxer.
11:04 Kickboxing prior to boxing.
11:52 Weigh in tactic.
14:52 The state of boxing today.
15:43 The beginning of Nigel’s boxing career and how he’s still looking good.
18:35 Nigel’s fears for his professional boxer son Conor.
23:29 Nigel speaks frankly about drugs, partying and the death of his brother.
28:51 The National Front and racism scene in 1980s London,
33:34 How Chris Eubank winds up Nigel.
38:06 What the Army taught Nigel.
40:04 Training, fighting, partying, womanising and being in a dark place.
52:10 Losing the Ben Watson fight.
58:57 Building up stamina in Miami.
1:06:03 Winning first WBO belt against Doug DeWitt.
1:08:50 Fight against Iran Barkley.
1:11:19 Returning to England to fight Chris Eubank with no game plan.
1:16:24 Dealing with losing the fight.
1:17:03 Winning the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
1:18:56 Financial confidence and a savvy investor wife.
1:20:49 The rematch with Chris Eubank.
1:24:59 Likelihood of another Benn v Eubank fight.
1:28:48 What Nigel thinks of Chris Eubank jnr.
1:31:36 How Nigel’s life has completely changed.
1:35:35 Nigel responds to Eubanks question for him.
1:38:53 Looking back on the Gerald McClellan fight and the aftermath.
1:48:25 Traumatic meeting with Gerald McClellan after 10 years.
1:53:54 How Nigel reacted to the aftermath of the Eubank v Michael Watson fight.
1:56:04 Does seeing the injury to Michael Watson put Nigel off fighting again?
1:57:34 Nigel’s life spirals out of control and he confesses to his wife.
2:12:39 Nigel in tears.
2:17:46 Living a changed life in Australia.
2:23:27 No comparison to his life now with former boxing life.
2:28:54 How Nigel views his future.
2:31:24 What Nigel believes that other people believe is crazy.
2:37:05 Now He’s behind him it is so powerful.
2:38:19 Phone call to the 20 year old Nigel.
2:42:03 Best advice ever received.
2:42:52 Advice to the 20 year old who wants to become a boxer
2:44:15 Brian’s summing up.

Show Notes:
Nigel Benn on Twitter
https://twitter.com/nigelgbenn
Nigel Benn on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/nigelbennofficial/
Nigel Benn on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Benn

Nigel Benn's Book:
Nigel Benn - The Dark Destroyer
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nigel-Benn-Destroyer-Better-Street-ebook/dp/B008EM8A80

People mentioned in this episode:
Chris Eubank
https://londonreal.tv/chris-eubank-english/
Michael Watson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Watson
Conor Nigel Benn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conor_Benn
Gerald McClellan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_McClellan
Barry McGuigan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_McGuigan
Bruce Lee
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee
Jackie Chan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan
Iran Barkley
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_Barkley
Mike Tyson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Tyson
Muhammad Ali
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Ali
Mark Spitz
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Spitz
Michael Phelps
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Phelps
Jessie Owens
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Owens
Usain Bolt
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usain_Bolt
Pelẽ
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pel%C3%A9
George Best
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Best
Ronaldinho
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronaldinho
Cristiano Ronaldo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristiano_Ronaldo
Marvin Hagler
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvelous_Marvin_Hagler
Sugar Ray Seales
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_Ray_Seales
Thomas Hearns
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Hearns
Roberto Durán
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Dur%C3%A1n
Gennady Gennadyuvich Golovkin (Triple G)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gennady_Golovkin
Kell Brook
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kell_Brook
Floyd Mayweather
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Mayweather_Jr.
Anthony Joshua
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Joshua
Thulani Malinga
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thulani_Malinga
Ricky Hatton
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Hatton
Barry Hearn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Hearn
Don King
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_King_(boxing_promoter)
Jonathan Ross
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Ross

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