THE BEST OF NIGEL BENN

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  • Опубліковано 18 вер 2008
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  • @highdefinition5724
    @highdefinition5724 2 роки тому +43

    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

  • @bearxbunny1835
    @bearxbunny1835 4 роки тому +174

    "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
      @stuntedmonk 2 роки тому +22

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

    • @lesbenn7032
      @lesbenn7032 2 роки тому +10

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

    • @lesbenn7032
      @lesbenn7032 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @samboslandofbodging1896
      @samboslandofbodging1896 Рік тому +3

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

  • @bear1245
    @bear1245 6 років тому +165

    Prodigy fits Benn sooo well

    • @WeskerXM96E1
      @WeskerXM96E1 6 років тому +7

      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
      @nicaskey1 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @bear1245
      @bear1245 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @johna6602
      @johna6602 3 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @bear1245 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @kingsrd1
    @kingsrd1 7 років тому +501

    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
      @hl8808 4 роки тому +19

      kingsrd1 don’t forget he smashed mclellan

    • @Alexcann1
      @Alexcann1 4 роки тому +3

      Well said!

    • @roberttaylor6075
      @roberttaylor6075 4 роки тому +6

      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
      @paulanthony5274 4 роки тому

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

    • @eranliber5993
      @eranliber5993 4 роки тому

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

  • @deathfromabove592
    @deathfromabove592 8 років тому +616

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

    • @davidfelix2594
      @davidfelix2594 7 років тому +14

      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
      @Eric-lx8hp 6 років тому +10

      HE WAS AN ANIMAL!

    • @jamesdavies25
      @jamesdavies25 6 років тому +14

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

    • @marccleary8592
      @marccleary8592 6 років тому +21

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

    • @jamesrichards4294
      @jamesrichards4294 6 років тому +9

      Still would never write Benn off!

  • @mrmoooable
    @mrmoooable 9 років тому +301

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

    • @mayhemnmadness9266
      @mayhemnmadness9266 6 років тому

      Deffo

    • @a_wise_young_man752
      @a_wise_young_man752 6 років тому +44

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

    • @martytdd1606
      @martytdd1606 6 років тому +8

      A_Wise_Young_Man I think he ment super middleweight.

    • @danielmolnar5322
      @danielmolnar5322 6 років тому +4

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

    • @bobonorco840
      @bobonorco840 5 років тому +5

      Arguably the best era in boxing

  • @nickhollman2864
    @nickhollman2864 10 років тому +381

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

    • @Ready4Whatever
      @Ready4Whatever 7 років тому +58

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

    • @jacksonrandyrhoads6089
      @jacksonrandyrhoads6089 6 років тому +5

      Totally agree

    • @user-be4nr6kd4l
      @user-be4nr6kd4l 6 років тому +17

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

    • @peterbalac1915
      @peterbalac1915 5 років тому +7

      @King Brilliant sad but true spot on.

    • @daanvanalphen2696
      @daanvanalphen2696 5 років тому +22

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

  • @bradleywilkinson4246
    @bradleywilkinson4246 10 місяців тому +3

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

  • @WalterSobchak1000
    @WalterSobchak1000 9 років тому +142

    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
      @ZeddtheBarbarian 8 років тому +6

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

    • @manking1375
      @manking1375 8 років тому

      Yes sir

    • @UBZUKki
      @UBZUKki 8 років тому +1

      +Ell sharpshooter awesome

    • @allblacks4lyfeback2black19
      @allblacks4lyfeback2black19 7 років тому +1

      WalterSobchak1000 the editing is unreal

    • @Wilde-Runner
      @Wilde-Runner 7 років тому +1

      WalterSobchak1000 AGREED

  • @waynetyson9422
    @waynetyson9422 6 років тому +49

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

  • @johnnie160
    @johnnie160 9 років тому +61

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

  • @danielandrews3690
    @danielandrews3690 5 років тому +53

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

    • @darrenkenward1505
      @darrenkenward1505 3 роки тому +2

      👌👌👌

    • @danmunn7667
      @danmunn7667 3 роки тому +8

      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
      @ItsMeBliz 3 роки тому +3

      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
      @danmunn7667 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @js9785
    @js9785 4 роки тому +87

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

  • @DiggerEvans
    @DiggerEvans 5 років тому +32

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

  • @davidcoullie
    @davidcoullie 9 років тому +17

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

    • @Inncognito777
      @Inncognito777 9 років тому

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

    • @davidcoullie
      @davidcoullie 9 років тому

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

    • @Inncognito777
      @Inncognito777 9 років тому +1

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

    • @phuckewe5876
      @phuckewe5876 6 років тому

      Eubanks domain u mean

  • @elisabrown3018
    @elisabrown3018 5 років тому +20

    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👊🥊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @mattdowds8505
    @mattdowds8505 4 роки тому +10

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

  • @PaPo0Se546
    @PaPo0Se546 3 роки тому +9

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

    • @mp89701n
      @mp89701n 3 роки тому

      it's one of the best boxing quotes ever

  • @PeterMcCrohon
    @PeterMcCrohon Рік тому +5

    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!

  • @grantd165
    @grantd165 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @Mozndon
    @Mozndon 8 років тому +9

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

  • @TrumpetTNT
    @TrumpetTNT 8 років тому +94

    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
      @damien9654 5 років тому +4

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

    • @motorcitycobra8875
      @motorcitycobra8875 5 років тому

      From the countless headbutts

    • @stuartcampbell4414
      @stuartcampbell4414 5 років тому +1

      I also watched this fight live

    • @jamesthomas123
      @jamesthomas123 5 років тому +14

      Not that sad he was a disgusting human being

    • @stuartcampbell4414
      @stuartcampbell4414 5 років тому +1

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

  • @rwoody1551
    @rwoody1551 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @sonsonwood
    @sonsonwood 5 років тому +7

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

  • @daveyork0
    @daveyork0 7 років тому +104

    "Let's have some parliamentary procedure here" ahahaha

    • @johna6602
      @johna6602 3 роки тому

      Yes man! Tyan Booth-Ty FLTV 🤣

    • @mikolajnurkiewicz6015
      @mikolajnurkiewicz6015 3 роки тому +4

      you gotta love Eubank as well!

    • @peterbalac1915
      @peterbalac1915 3 роки тому +3

      @@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
      @lesbenn7032 2 роки тому

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

    • @wor53lg50
      @wor53lg50 Рік тому

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

  • @davidsidebotham5310
    @davidsidebotham5310 6 років тому +6

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

  • @petyrkowalski9887
    @petyrkowalski9887 5 років тому +10

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

  • @Red-Army1975
    @Red-Army1975 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @yurygomez1409
    @yurygomez1409 3 роки тому +5

    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 🥊☯️

  • @MyIceman12345
    @MyIceman12345 7 років тому +147

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

    • @mwangikimani3970
      @mwangikimani3970 5 років тому +6

      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
      @garethwilson2488 4 роки тому +1

      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
      @fraserbarnes9607 4 роки тому

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

    • @fraserbarnes9607
      @fraserbarnes9607 4 роки тому +3

      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
      @Zen_Power 4 роки тому

      rj doggman did Ben really take performance enhancing drugs?

  • @dirkdiggler5902
    @dirkdiggler5902 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Shaund-lo9lz
    @Shaund-lo9lz 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @Fiveminded
    @Fiveminded 4 роки тому +31

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

  • @MrMillez
    @MrMillez 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @TheAngmarwitch
    @TheAngmarwitch 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @f1spencer
    @f1spencer 2 роки тому +1

    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 🙌

  • @marcludford591
    @marcludford591 5 років тому +8

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

  • @chunder27
    @chunder27 2 роки тому +8

    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
      @danielcharles7413 2 роки тому

      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

  • @garethfox5118
    @garethfox5118 6 років тому +14

    Still my favourite fighter along with Tommy Hearns

    • @paulscott2502
      @paulscott2502 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @mangoosefx
    @mangoosefx 11 років тому +1

    This is by far, hands down, the proper McCoy of boxing highlight videos! The best I've ever seen, cheers to you, jhuan0! Keep doing what you;re doing - it's marvelous.

  • @Eat-MyGoal
    @Eat-MyGoal 4 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @paulpanayi9135
    @paulpanayi9135 7 років тому +5

    Nigel Benn a true British boxing LEGEND !

  • @thecomebackkchannel9068
    @thecomebackkchannel9068 Рік тому +1

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

  • @NitroRCNerds
    @NitroRCNerds 7 років тому +213

    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
      @ceme 7 років тому +1

      Wasn't Roy? Was is James then?

    • @poola169
      @poola169 7 років тому +3

      got to be tony then ye

    • @TruGouki
      @TruGouki 6 років тому +2

      stop playin

    • @lucasm3879
      @lucasm3879 6 років тому +21

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

    • @ironmike2010
      @ironmike2010 6 років тому +2

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

  • @jeromefecto8085
    @jeromefecto8085 8 років тому +10

    Benn was a real badass

  • @toplad73
    @toplad73 2 роки тому +4

    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!!!!

  • @deonkennedy6060
    @deonkennedy6060 3 роки тому +1

    i watch this every month to stay motivated

  • @copferthat
    @copferthat 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @davidfelix2594
    @davidfelix2594 7 років тому +10

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

    • @jhuan0
      @jhuan0  7 років тому +1

      Appreciated. Thanks.

  • @lukejfmccann
    @lukejfmccann 8 років тому +18

    what a brilliant video

    • @jhuan0
      @jhuan0  8 років тому +2

      +Luke McCann Cheers. Glad you enjoyed it.

    • @madmartigan185
      @madmartigan185 7 років тому +2

      +McStinkski 100% agree!! This is my favourite UA-cam 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
      @lukejfmccann 7 років тому +3

      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.

  • @jasonw5636
    @jasonw5636 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @billyf5591
    @billyf5591 2 місяці тому +1

    Win lose or draw, no other fighter gave what Benn did in every fight. A true British warrior and Boxing legend. Rest assured Nigel, no other British fighter comes close.

  • @WeskerXM96E1
    @WeskerXM96E1 6 років тому +16

    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
      @mrRandomvideos1 5 років тому +1

      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?

  • @jukeboxtimebomber
    @jukeboxtimebomber 9 років тому +3

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

  • @dontsayitisntbecauseitis3845
    @dontsayitisntbecauseitis3845 4 роки тому

    This is one of the best things on UA-cam. Nigel Benn was a special fighter. Pure wild-man. Mad respect.

  • @dagenhamdave2611
    @dagenhamdave2611 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @tonyteo7778
    @tonyteo7778 5 років тому +3

    One of the most exciting and destructive boxers ever.

  • @dmpearce5204
    @dmpearce5204 4 роки тому +3

    Absolute warrior 🙌🏻

  • @BA.77777
    @BA.77777 3 роки тому

    Such astonishingly beautiful ferocity.

  • @markdavies3524
    @markdavies3524 Місяць тому

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

  • @dazhwood
    @dazhwood 8 років тому +5

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

  • @mikerochburns4104
    @mikerochburns4104 4 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @hughgolo8660
    @hughgolo8660 3 роки тому

    The best Nigel Benn vid. Been watching and sharing this for a decade.

    • @jhuan0
      @jhuan0  3 роки тому +1

      Youre making me feel old. Appreciate that tho.

    • @watchthis121
      @watchthis121 3 роки тому

      @@jhuan0 i have this video saved and show all my mates before a big boxing match lol........ Best boxing montage on UA-cam... And the tyson destroyer in his prime one.... Check it out if you aint seen it

  • @tonymoysi7835
    @tonymoysi7835 5 років тому +1

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

  • @richiehops7881
    @richiehops7881 4 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @Fiddling_while_Rome_burns
    @Fiddling_while_Rome_burns 6 років тому +14

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

    • @billygiles3276
      @billygiles3276 5 років тому +2

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

    • @ultraextreme8228
      @ultraextreme8228 5 років тому +2

      Don had a big heart said no one ever

  • @jonmopjovi2734
    @jonmopjovi2734 3 роки тому +2

    Incredible montage, perfect song choice.

  • @CarterTristan
    @CarterTristan 12 років тому +2

    Excellent production - best Benn compilation Ive seen. Great fighter with tremendous heart, great era for British fighters! Loved the way you timed the punches to the Prodigy - class!

  • @s87cgn93
    @s87cgn93 9 років тому +25

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

    • @mrRandomvideos1
      @mrRandomvideos1 5 років тому +2

      Aint they? Wtf thats stupid

    • @callum0592
      @callum0592 4 роки тому

      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.

  • @johnwheatman3569
    @johnwheatman3569 9 років тому +7

    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........

  • @Alert64
    @Alert64 14 років тому +1

    Brilliant highlights.
    Benn was a true warrior and a real legend.
    One of the most exciting boxers of all time.
    Thank you!

  • @damiankimmins3880
    @damiankimmins3880 2 роки тому

    No one loved a tear up like Nigel Benn.

  • @Jammil2477
    @Jammil2477 7 років тому +7

    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.

  • @adamgriffiths9842
    @adamgriffiths9842 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @wobblertv8083
    @wobblertv8083 Рік тому +1

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

  • @nishiki7047
    @nishiki7047 Рік тому +2

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

  • @TheRunescapeJoker1
    @TheRunescapeJoker1 4 роки тому +3

    Who else is here after hearing of his return?

  • @funkyjunky980
    @funkyjunky980 5 років тому +4

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

  • @simon-hl8eb
    @simon-hl8eb 11 місяців тому +1

    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

  • @menacetosociety100
    @menacetosociety100 13 років тому

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

  • @neilyringworm
    @neilyringworm 7 років тому +4

    the timing in this video is ace

  • @GlovesupSwampy
    @GlovesupSwampy 8 років тому +68

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

    • @spacepickle69
      @spacepickle69 8 років тому +5

      haha you know it

    • @user-be4nr6kd4l
      @user-be4nr6kd4l 6 років тому +1

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

    • @H.K.5
      @H.K.5 6 років тому

      Dirrell and Ward already sorted him out.

    • @MbdslEst1964
      @MbdslEst1964 6 років тому +2

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

    • @H.K.5
      @H.K.5 6 років тому

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

  • @JonDingle
    @JonDingle 2 роки тому +1

    Normally, I hate and loathe music in videos. However, I love Nigel Benn and The Prodigy and this video is brilliantly put together to make it very watchable for me so thanks.
    Nigel Benn and Mike Tyson, in my opinion the most exciting, ferocious, brave and true legends ever in boxing. That is not to say other's are not great too, but not quite in the same class!

  • @lukekelly9138
    @lukekelly9138 8 років тому +1

    gotta say this is probably one of the best edited boxing tributes I've ever watched music everything is perfect and then the bit with gerralld mcclellan at the end top man👌

  • @TheEwokExplorer
    @TheEwokExplorer 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @DWUKTA
    @DWUKTA 10 років тому +4

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

  • @Warp75
    @Warp75 5 років тому +1

    Favourite boxer of all time.
    Proper legend

  • @coluk32
    @coluk32 12 років тому

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

  • @jitwarsingh1646
    @jitwarsingh1646 4 роки тому +4

    1:13 (the first KO), damn, didn't even see the bomb going off!

  • @Ts-gu8qc
    @Ts-gu8qc 9 років тому +8

    One word , warrior ....

  • @BarryCampbell6822
    @BarryCampbell6822 Рік тому +1

    Win or lose, the most breathtakingly exciting British fighter Ive ever seen in my 6 + decades

  • @mr2gti
    @mr2gti 13 років тому +1

    What a spot on video fella... this is what growing up with 80's and 90's boxing was all about...
    Benn, Eubank, Hearns, Bruno, Prince Nazeem, Tyson and many more...
    Would love to meet each of these absolute legends and shake their hands 1 by 1.

  • @Yeevle
    @Yeevle 10 років тому +7

    The last boxer I bothered watching. I really liked him. :)

  • @ezvizion
    @ezvizion 10 років тому +4

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

    • @snowysam1
      @snowysam1 6 років тому

      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
      @kingsrd1 6 років тому

      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.

  • @jackwilson8651
    @jackwilson8651 3 роки тому

    Such a good effort. I think I have watched this 100 times.

  • @ofinnie
    @ofinnie Рік тому

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

  • @kingsrd1
    @kingsrd1 11 років тому +4

    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?

  • @heftyalan1152
    @heftyalan1152 4 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @billyf5591
    @billyf5591 Рік тому

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

  • @albondeb
    @albondeb 2 роки тому +1

    The music is perfect