His style was so similar to Mike Tyson the way he kept low, bobbing and weaving to close the distance and then unleashes the hook… pure class

"The man beat me good, fair and square" no excuses, he just went out there and gave it his all, and made it a war too!!! Eubank worked for it!!!

@stuntedmonk

2 жыл бұрын

Eubank treated boxing like a job. But fuck, was he good at his job!

@lesbenn7032

2 жыл бұрын

Yea but Nigel won the rematch 3 years later, no way was that a draw.

@lesbenn7032

2 жыл бұрын

​@@stuntedmonk He was but he lost the rematch against Nigel, no way was that a draw.

@samboslandofbodging1896

Жыл бұрын

@@lesbenn7032 agreed. Nigel said he didn’t train like a champion on the first fight be he deffo should of won the second.

nigel benn is the most exciting British fighter ever. went to america and beat de witt who had never been knocked down before. barkley had just beaten the legendary tommy hearns and benn destroyed him. give the man the credit he deserves. One of the truly great British fighters, EVER.

@hl8808

4 жыл бұрын

kingsrd1 don’t forget he smashed mclellan

@Alexcann1

4 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@roberttaylor6075

4 жыл бұрын

He is my all time number 1 british fighter, if he had led a clean life i feel he would of been one of the best in history. His son for me are not in the same league, i know he says there better than he was maybe in discipline but as hard a puncher and pure Verosity there is no comparison.

@paulanthony5274

4 жыл бұрын

Dewitt had been down before he got knocked out off Sumbu kalambay.

@eranliber5993

4 жыл бұрын

Nigel benn is my all time favorite boxer along with tommy hearns. I wish we got to see them against each other!

Prodigy fits Benn sooo well

@WeskerXM96E1

6 жыл бұрын

Bear, it does I agree and I've seen the Prodigy twice in the early 90s just as they were breaking through. But I seen Nigel DJ and I know that he is into Chicago House, Frankie Knuckles et al.

@nicaskey1

3 жыл бұрын

I sat behind the Prodigy on an aeroplane once - what a charming bunch of lads they were.

@bear1245

3 жыл бұрын

@@WeskerXM96E1 nice, I saw em at Cremefields 97. Gangstarr were there too. RIP Keith n GURU

@johna6602

3 жыл бұрын

@@bear1245 I forgot about my old Jo Hoodlum account lol! Yes I seen him at Angels in Burnley, it was a 1500 capacity club, brilliant club! Great times!🤙

@bear1245

3 жыл бұрын

@@johna6602 f knows why I only got notifications on these comments 3 years later! Ha, you tube!!! Peace bro 😎

Not the most technically gifted but he had the heart of a lion, and fought like one. A legend.

@davidfelix2594

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, i agree with that, put him and Sugar Ray in the same ring, Nigel would knock him out if he caught him, but he would never have caught Sugar ray, there's the difference.

@Eric-lx8hp

6 жыл бұрын

HE WAS AN ANIMAL!

@jamesdavies25

6 жыл бұрын

deathfromabove592 spot on. The total British brawler. I loved Eubank, but adored Benn

@marccleary8592

6 жыл бұрын

I dunno if he even liked boxing or just likes a good tear up , always gt your moneys worth with benn

@jamesrichards4294

6 жыл бұрын

Still would never write Benn off!

For me, Benn was the greatest. His comeback against McClellan was truly astonishing. A magnificent warrior, and a hero.

@Ready4Whatever

7 жыл бұрын

no it wasn't. mcclellan had a brain injury. if mcclellan didnt have brain issues he wouldve won

@jacksonrandyrhoads6089

6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@user-be4nr6kd4l

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. Jenkins and benn was past his prime what’s your point?

@peterbalac1915

5 жыл бұрын

@King Brilliant sad but true spot on.

@daanvanalphen2696

5 жыл бұрын

King Brilliant fuck you mate, you can’t speak about him like that you know what state he is in now you fucking knobhead.

I’ve been watching this highlight reel of Benn’s basically since it was first posted. Never let this die.

This legend gave me goosebumps even before he stepped in the ring. The middleweight tyson.

Absolutely nailed it. Perfect song choice, nicely edited, captured the warrior that is Ben perfectly. Good stuff!

Those were the days... Arguably the best era in middleweight history.

@mayhemnmadness9266

6 жыл бұрын

Deffo

@a_wise_young_man752

6 жыл бұрын

Nah! The Hagler, Duran, Leonard, Hearns era was the best.

@martytdd1606

6 жыл бұрын

A_Wise_Young_Man I think he ment super middleweight.

@danielmolnar5322

6 жыл бұрын

duran and leonard are too small for mw. james tooney beat all of them.

@bobonorco840

5 жыл бұрын

Arguably the best era in boxing

I loved Nigel Benn and I've said it before and i'll say it again. this is the greatest sporting video on youtube. the editing is perfection

@ZeddtheBarbarian

8 жыл бұрын

I agree, I always come back to this video. My favourite bit is from 0.44 to 1.14, superb editing.

@manking1375

8 жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@UBZUKki

8 жыл бұрын

+Ell sharpshooter awesome

@allblacks4lyfeback2black19

7 жыл бұрын

WalterSobchak1000 the editing is unreal

@Wilde-Runner

7 жыл бұрын

WalterSobchak1000 AGREED

One of the most exciting fighters ever to step into the ring.

Nigel Benn one of the best ever fighters the UK ever produced

Nigel benn and mike tyson...still the only 2 fighters to actually give me goose bumps to watch..

@darrenkenward1505

3 жыл бұрын

👌👌👌

@danmunn7667

3 жыл бұрын

The two fighters active in my lifetime who you can legitimately call ferocious. The speed and threat they posed closing the distance, and once forearm to forearm they were devastating.

@ItsMeBliz

3 жыл бұрын

Grew up watching those two. Loved Benn he had the heart of a lion and didn't get enough credit for his punching technique, people act like he's another brawler like Chisora but he was much more technical than that.

@danmunn7667

3 жыл бұрын

@@ItsMeBliz Me too, great era for boxing fans. Agree 100%, he was a far better boxer than many credited him for.

my favourite British fighter of all time (at middleweight) which was his domain, he was everything a fighter should be.

@Inncognito777

9 жыл бұрын

He's my favorite British fighter too!!! Certified Bad Ass. Hey is that pic of you and Iron Mike?

@davidcoullie

9 жыл бұрын

Yes It is, caught him in a good mood too lol

@Inncognito777

9 жыл бұрын

David Coullie That's awesome man. He does look in a good mood lol. That's a great pic!

@phuckewe5876

6 жыл бұрын

Eubanks domain u mean

I followed Nigel Benn the dark destroyer when he first came on the scene,loved his aggression animal killer instinct always put on a show never ducked anyone,what a legend👊🥊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Benn trained & fought like a Spartan, mind, body, heart & soul working in perfect harmony to achieve the goal of utter destruction of his enemies.

An absolute fucking beast was Benn . Proper enjoyed hurting people . Like Duran , a genuinely scary geezer ! What entertainment he brought .

I've lost count of the amount of times I have watched this over the years!

"Let's have some parliamentary procedure here" ahahaha

@johna6602

3 жыл бұрын

Yes man! Tyan Booth-Ty FLTV 🤣

@mikolajnurkiewicz6015

3 жыл бұрын

you gotta love Eubank as well!

@peterbalac1915

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikolajnurkiewicz6015 For sure, it takes two to tango I'm a massive benn fan but credit were it's due Chris is an oddball but man that guy was as hard as granite.

@lesbenn7032

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterbalac1915 I'm a massive Nigel Benn fan and he won the rematch against Eubank, no way was that a draw.

@wor53lg50

Жыл бұрын

Unreal that a man who sounds like that and not ashamed in anyway can inflict so much damage to another man...

"Now you might start believin' in the dark destroyer . I'm number 1 second to noone. " That line gives me the chills everytime.

@mp89701n

3 жыл бұрын

it's one of the best boxing quotes ever

I still watch this video every single week. Have done for a long time. Would kill to meet Nigel 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

A savage combination of speed and power. One of the greatest British boxers who ever lived.

Absolute legend, love the guy. His rivalry and trilogy with eubank was special. One of boxings pride of britain ❤️

Was a huge fan of Nigel Benn. Amazing power and heart. Truly, one of the most exciting fighters ever and this is a brilliantly put together tribute to him. Superb choice of soundtrack and edited to perfection. Great job!

Soooo aggressive just like Iron Mike Tyson!!!!!!! Benn the Dark Destroyer!!!!!!! LEGEND

@mwangikimani3970

5 жыл бұрын

Tyson gets compared too much to (great) brawlers like Benn, but Tyson wasn't a brawler, Tyson was a boxer, and aggressive counter-puncher but a boxer all the same. Benn was a brilliant slugger and had a chin of iron.

@garethwilson2488

4 жыл бұрын

Benn was one of the most devastating punchers ever legend Reminds me of anthony yarde but does he have the same heart we wiil have a new champ soon

@fraserbarnes9607

4 жыл бұрын

Met him first djing in house of Windsor scary dude first impression but after very humble after awesome boxer

@fraserbarnes9607

4 жыл бұрын

You’re an absolute prick mate, typical keyboard warrior/bitter American with f all knowledge of the game. His training was legendary and his army background set him in good stead, the only thing Benn was into later in his career was ecstasy.

@Zen_Power

4 жыл бұрын

rj doggman did Ben really take performance enhancing drugs?

Watching him as a kid he was electric every time he fought. What a warrior.

What an absolute warrior. A true legend the best NIGEL BENN 👊❤️

Nigel was one of the best England has ever seen. I was lucky to be able to be at hes fights. All the best to Nigel. Yury Gomez 🥊☯️

Returning to the ring? Nah, the missus won't let me. 2019: HMB

@billybarr7443

3 жыл бұрын

Go back to bed

Just seeing this comp has brought me to tears. I remember watching the Benn v McClennan fight live on ITV as a teenager, and watching McClennan getting counted out on one knee, then walking back to his corner on strong legs, and I remember thinking that something's not right. Then watching the close-ups of him in his corner, blinking, holding his head in pain.......so, so, sooo sad :(

@damien9654

5 жыл бұрын

It's a shame it was left upto him to end the fight

@motorcitycobra8875

5 жыл бұрын

From the countless headbutts

@stuartcampbell4414

5 жыл бұрын

I also watched this fight live

@jamesthomas123

5 жыл бұрын

Not that sad he was a disgusting human being

@stuartcampbell4414

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamesthomas123 true but no one deserves that...except peados

Back in the day I scouted Nigel Benn for a well known fighter (no names), but it would have been a big fight (and it was not Roy). Benn was well known, but fighters don't base shit on popularity. After watching Benn, I knew there was NO WAY the fighter I was scouting for could beat him. So I had a way with words when conveying messages like this. My report to his camp was three words: 'He's an animal'. I never heard back from that camp and was worried I'd pissed them off. After the McClellan fight, he sent me a wine and cheese back with only the words "Thank you" on it. Ha ha Real shit

@ceme

7 жыл бұрын

Wasn't Roy? Was is James then?

@poola169

7 жыл бұрын

got to be tony then ye

@TruGouki

6 жыл бұрын

stop playin

@lucasm3879

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Nunn?? Don't think Toney was scared of facing anyone??

@ironmike2010

6 жыл бұрын

Lucas Maximus then why was he scared of benn eubank mclellan Collins and Watson?

Such a spot on tribute to the most exciting boxer Britain has ever produced!

An absolute warrior. One of my all time favourites. I watched almost all his fights live. A legend.

Nigel Benn.... the definition of FEROCIOUS!!!

One of the best boxers ive ever seen for pure fighting heart, God bless you Nigel, stay safe and thanks for the entertainment. What a fantastic era for British boxing when you was around, and always a gentleman.

Benn was a real badass

Still my favourite fighter along with Tommy Hearns

@paulscott2502

3 жыл бұрын

Good call, very similar style and they even look similar.

back when british boxing was at its best. Nigel Benn is a legend, tough as nails. #missthe90s

Such astonishingly beautiful ferocity.

Let's not forget Benn was a small middleweight, fighting at super middle because that's where the money was at. Had brutal one-punch KO power at 160llbs and that didn't quite translate to 168. And all this on 40 cigs a day. Legend.

@universesixhit642

9 ай бұрын

Did he smoke that much?

One of the few men in boxing that genuinely scared me even as a fan. A total brute of a man in the ring. Not many got better when theya re hurt.

@danielcharles7413

Жыл бұрын

True, and i dont think there was many in history that banged as hard as Benn, that true starching power...only Julian Jackson hit harder... if he looked at you funny ye go to sleep! lol But our man was in the same ball park

I loved the era of nigel .he truly was a great British warrior in boxing .sensational.and gracious in defeat against eubank. not sure if this breed exist anymore...legends

There will never be another Nigel Benn. He was the best!!!!

Benn is a great fighter and one of my personal favourites. Watching this with the prodigy brought it all back.

Nigel Benn must be the best fighter the UK has produced When he fought Eubanks a second time I was convinced he won

@DjNikGnashers

2 жыл бұрын

Eubank**

Legend Nigel Benn 💪✊👊

No one loved a tear up like Nigel Benn.

Nigel Benn a true British boxing LEGEND !

My favourite boxer who I had the great fortune to meet while he was DJing. This video is brilliant and showcases just how ferocious he was was. Every fight was like something from Rocky. Pure box office gold!!!!

@shaunspillane2105

2 жыл бұрын

Good House DJ too :)

Nigel Benn LEGEND!!!

I’m 50 now (🤣) brought-up watching Benn; most exciting fighter i’ve seen in my lifetime. Loved every minute of he’s career. Now privileged to be able to watch he’s son 🙌

One of the most exciting and destructive boxers ever.

What a mixture, a kid who went and got made into a man in the army yet still had the attitude of a London yute. I am such a NB fanboy, I don't give a fuck, I even seen him DJ and he was useless at mixing but he's my favourite fighter ever.

@mrRandomvideos1

5 жыл бұрын

All the best fighters and most feared gangsters are ex army. And how was his attitude of a london yute was he carryin knifes and rapping?

True warrior. Saw him fight Iran Berkley in Vegas in 90 ....I was actually gutted it only lasted 3mins.

Benn was and is my all time favourite fighter He fought like a paddy when he got hurt he was at his best And was an Ilford boy Long live Nigel benn

Absolute warrior 🙌🏻

5:46 Don King waiting, he propositioned Benn in the ring as his fighter was nearly dying.

@billygiles3276

4 жыл бұрын

That’s hoe Freemasons operate. Doesn’t surprise me at all I know how they work.

@ultraextreme8228

4 жыл бұрын

Don had a big heart said no one ever

Will always remain my favourite British boxer, there's been nothing like him

i watch this every month to stay motivated

what a brilliant video

@jhuan0

8 жыл бұрын

+Luke McCann Cheers. Glad you enjoyed it.

@madmartigan185

7 жыл бұрын

+McStinkski 100% agree!! This is my favourite KZread boxing video, there is a very good Tyson tribute with prodigys breathe as the music, also a good prince Naseem tribute with tupacs "thug in me" but this is the best, I use this as pre gym motivation!!!

@lukejfmccann

7 жыл бұрын

mate I actually know exactly what two videos you're talking about. It's so nice when there's just a perfect highlight reel of a great fighter you love with perfectly timed, cool music.

Fantastic upload fella, great soundtrack, you nailed it! One of the best vids on KZread, well done!

@jhuan0

6 жыл бұрын

Appreciated. Thanks.

This tune is everything in nigel benn !!

A total legend of British boxing . A total inspiration to any boxer .

My dad's mate bought a car off a fella years ago, he went into the house to pay this fella, he had loads of boxing memorabilia he had won everything and anything my dad's mate said to him what happened? He said I came up against some young fella they called the dark destroyer and he fucking battered me. Nigel Benn for you.

Good Vid. Brought back a lot of great memories. It was a great time for British Middleweight and Super Middleweight boxing.

Well put together, The Dark Destroyer, one of the most exciting fighters.

this video if bloody amazing. I've not seen a better mix for Nigel Ben anywhere...

2:10 for the next five seconds is my most vivid and best, most memorable moment in ALL boxing history. Even now in 2020, it evokes such memory's and emotion in me. Nigel Benn, a pure FIGHTER!!!!! Lays all on the line, heart on his sleeve and a nice guy too. Chris Eubank was also phenomenal, but Benn will always remain my favourite boxer of all time.

Win lose or draw LOVED A FIGHT great value thanks for some awesome nights 👍🏻

I was at the Mclellan fight with my late dad , what a night

He certainly did not avoid or duck anyone.

One word , warrior ....

One of the firmest handshakes I've ever held. Btw, those punches were bang on with the beat! Awesome video! Shame the Mclenan fight ended in tragedy. May God bless Gerald and have mercy on Benn.

The music is perfect

Oh, to be gifted with power.

I remember watching Ben in my teenage years. God he was awesome. I was a soldier, Benn was ex forces, I backed him all the way, my brother supported Eubank. Interesting times! Loved how Bruno was screaming at the side of the ring during the McClelland fight, it seemed like such an impossible task. The odds so stacked against Benn, the man had the heart of a lion. Was sad to see what happened to McClelland after the fight, no boxer should have that happen too them, but I guess that's the risk they take..a brutally lonely risk.

Who else is here after hearing of his return?

Brilliantly put together...a great era in British Boxing. There will be another time when the Brits will rule again!

Benn was a like a tornado in the ring literally blowing all completion away!

Whata seriously cool video great fottage awesome upload. Yeh I miss Nigel Benn he was an awesome exciting fighter, my uncle was his sergeant majour in the army when he did his stint in the now disbanded royal fusiliers through david fucking cammeron. When he fought Michael Watson my uncle drove all the soldiers down in a mini bus he wanted an armed guard to the ring of all his old soldier mates awesome. Yeh he was awesome a total fucking animal well missed he made ricky hatton look like mary poppins lmao........

why aint nigel benn and chris eubank in the hall of fame?

@mrRandomvideos1

5 жыл бұрын

Aint they? Wtf thats stupid

@callum0592

4 жыл бұрын

Benn was entered into the World Boxing Council (WBC) Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013 and was honoured alongside fellow Brit Joe Calzaghe as the WBC's greatest super middleweight champion in history.

Benn was quality. Favourite fighter growing up.

Win lose or draw, Nigel Benn gave everything in the ring. The most exciting and entertaining fighter this country has ever produced.

Benn was never happier than when he was having a good tear up!!

the timing in this video is ace

One word.... RUTHLESS!!!

Ben loved a good tear up 💪

😁...brilliant editing...best vid I’ve seen in a long while...10/10

Pity benn wasn't around a few years ago... Would of fixed Carl froch crooked beak

@spacepickle69

8 жыл бұрын

haha you know it

@user-be4nr6kd4l

6 жыл бұрын

Pob 1 corr them two in the ring would be one amazing fight

@H.K.5

6 жыл бұрын

Dirrell and Ward already sorted him out.

@MbdslEst1964

5 жыл бұрын

Dirrell lost on points and Ward beat him on points, get your facts straight.

@H.K.5

5 жыл бұрын

MbdslEst1964 You're right, but they both outclassed him.

was never a dull moment in nigel beens carreer. win or lose the bloke gave 5000%. a british institution. loved the guy

That fight with Gerald McClellan was a WAR; much respect to Nigel on that victory!!

When i was watching these fights as a youngster it was awesome! What the hell happened to boxing

@snowysam1

6 жыл бұрын

ezvizion , social media happened . Nowadays fighters just talk a good game , fight a bum and then give it the big un on twitter like they've just beat Ali , foreman and Frazier at the same time with one hand tied behind their back .

@kingsrd1

6 жыл бұрын

Accy piker so right, the big fights used to be inevitable as that was the big pay day for both boxers. Now... Michael buffer is at the weigh in and people pay money to see it? It's all hype nowadays, 80s and 90s were the golden age of boxing.

Nigel Benn was a stone cold killer. He was a bad bad man with a perfect nickname! The Dark Destroyer!

possibly one the of the most venomous fighters of his era,he certainly could bang,but got beaten by more skilled boxers of his era,one things for sure with benn,he knew how to light the touchpaper.never ducked any opponent,brought the pain and felt some,a true warrior.

Favourite boxer of all time. Proper legend

lets get it straight, benn was the most exciting fighter we have ever had in britain. fought proper opponents de witt, barkley, mclellan to name a few. would have had a tear up with hagler, hearns etc maybe even beat them?

Benn had mixed reviews in the UK. Gerald McClellan was arguably the best in his division. Jones may argue otherwise but they were the one two. McClellan was a top ten P4P er and a reputation for early KO's so for Benn this was a fight with neon lights outside it saying danger as McClellan was predicting a vicious early KO. Benn was a heavy underdog in a field of 2. Very few people gave Benn a fighting chance. This is how much of a favourite McClellan was and up there with the biggest shocks. I remember watching it on TV, no PPV then, and for Benn a truly amazing victory but a sad ending.

Nigel benn, hamed, Lewis ... 90s. Had so much better talent than today’s era

They were the glory days - fantastic fighters, free on ITV and commentary by Reg Gutteridge and Jim Watt