Nigel Benn
Nigel Benn is a former British professional boxer who was active in the 1980s and 1990s, known for his ferocious style and significant knockout power. Born in 1964, Benn became a two-time world champion in the middleweight and super middleweight divisions. His most infamous match was against Gerald McClellan in 1995, which ended in a controversial manner and resulted in severe injuries to McClellan. The fight has since been remembered as one of the most brutal in boxing history, deeply impacting both fighters' lives.
Born on Jan 22, 1964 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 37,848 | $67,000 | 82$ |
| Totals | 1 | 31,072,945 | 37,848 | $67,000 | 82$ |
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Ghana:
Nigel Benn lived with a heavy conscience after his 1995 slugfest with American Gerald McClellan.
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United Kingdom:
Nigel Benn was another prominent boxer who helped shape Black British boxing in the 1990s.
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Taiwan:
Nigel Benn is referenced as the father of Conor Benn and a former rival of Chris Eubank.
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Ireland:
Nigel Benn tried to get at Eubank during the brawl sparked by the egg incident.
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Italy:
Nigel Benn was McClellan's opponent in the infamous match that led to McClellan's severe injuries.
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