This man is a national treasure. His honesty is so refreshing in a day of spin and lies. Great fighter and a better man!
@maggieedward39514 жыл бұрын
He was my top my favourite was he ever knighted ?
@noelmoran7904 жыл бұрын
No bitterness or jealousy here just an honest very brave honourable pugilist.A credit to the profession.What about when he fought McClleland I think it was.He was rated best pound for pound in the world. He punched Nigel out of the ring and Godbless him he got back in and won,unbelievable.
@mikebryson93504 жыл бұрын
@@maggieedward3951 no because he's a racist.
@BOZ_114 жыл бұрын
@@mikebryson9350 stfu bryson
@77yelsew4 жыл бұрын
@@mikebryson9350 What are you talking about?? Nigel wasn't a racist
@arkankruger19564 жыл бұрын
Hats off to the man, he doesn't hide anything and tells exactly how he feels and above all he was an absolute savage!
@tonyneillaw4 жыл бұрын
@Christopher Jennings Got a link that officially states he hid his urine sample?
@user-ig3it1py6b4 жыл бұрын
Christopher Jennings don’t hide the fact you have no proof by asking essentially the same question. Give sources to your claim or don’t post
@NahBro-4 жыл бұрын
I was a big fan but he did avoid a drugs test after the fight
@NahBro-4 жыл бұрын
He should of been counted out against McClellan and should have been disqualified against barkley
@boxinglegends64544 жыл бұрын
@Christopher Jennings This is boring ive heard this year in n year out its a poor as glovegate
@TheMerlin6724 жыл бұрын
Nigel Benn, superstar. He won't remember this, but he gave me a good hiding when he was in the RRF all those years ago. I followed his whole boxing career, and what a rollercoaster. Top man, hope your son goes to the same heights.
@fullenglishbreakfast32893 жыл бұрын
OAFAAF me and my old man were 1 RRF
@Blobby1923 жыл бұрын
2RRF
@jaypat25462 жыл бұрын
@Samurai No Mercy n64 legend
@Spencerlayne2 жыл бұрын
@@jaypat2546 WWE 2k22 warrior
@warrenwilson362 жыл бұрын
😂😂👍
@gammonbaldy17654 жыл бұрын
Nigel is so generous in his praise of other Boxers.
@mikebryson93504 жыл бұрын
Huge racist
@boxinglegends64544 жыл бұрын
@@mikebryson9350 Why bcos he bought a car lol
@simonwilletts79653 жыл бұрын
@@mikebryson9350 really? What makes u say that?
@petyrkowalski98874 жыл бұрын
One of the most exciting and best fighters to ever come out of the UK.
@shaungreen47564 жыл бұрын
Definitely !
@leehollebon33934 жыл бұрын
True but he's not British no such thing as a British Blackman a English man a pure English man is white not black
@tariqkhan-qo3ow4 жыл бұрын
@@leehollebon3393 depends how far back you want to go. Most English people are from Saxon descent, whereas the Welsh and the pikes have more claim to pure britonian birthright, or do you disagree?
@shaungreen47564 жыл бұрын
@@leehollebon3393 It hasn't worked that way for years we now in live multicultural society !
@petyrkowalski98874 жыл бұрын
lee hollebon define English and what you mean by "pure bred"?
@asifiqbal31013 жыл бұрын
All im going to say is? "WOW" What a amazing personality. No ego. No chip on the shoulder. No hype. Just pure honesty. This interview was Brill. Hats off to you. Sir.👌
@cleehomes4 жыл бұрын
My favorite fighter of all time, love his passion, his honesty and the fact he is now a strong humble man!
@Argooh4 жыл бұрын
Benn has barely aged a day. He is in amazing shape and as sharp as ever. Thank you so much for your fights man. Great role model.
@Mangraper3 жыл бұрын
Black don't crack allegedly
@23lnp3 ай бұрын
@@Anthony-Testicalimore like 12, nearly 13 years ago ! 2012 this was
@darren-q5n3 ай бұрын
@@Mangraper its a myth and nonsense
@9418matthew4 жыл бұрын
I just love Nigel Benn, his heart in the ring and out is amazing. His honesty and determination are just a great listen, whether it's in the ring or applied to life....what a man, what a character...
@AZadeh-nd8vx4 жыл бұрын
100% mate. He's real. I do also love Eubank too in completely the opposite way, if that makes any sense?! Lol
@matimus100 Жыл бұрын
Matthew is in love everyone 💕 ❤ congratulations Matthew 👏 and for coming out loving a man
@bigdaddy40694 жыл бұрын
Now there's a man at peace with himself, good to see
@daveyber35644 жыл бұрын
@Martin I get you with mistakes he made but I'd say it was more his true passion and will to win and he gave his all for the paying fans and appreciated the paying public as a 13yr old who boxed I grew up with Mike tyson and benn was up and coming but at 13 benn was the man I despised eubank because of it 😂
@dickslaughter22 жыл бұрын
Wtf are you on about?
@bigdaddy40692 жыл бұрын
@@dickslaughter2 who ?
@dickslaughter22 жыл бұрын
@@bigdaddy4069 you dopey , what a mindless , pointless , idiotic comment
@bigdaddy40692 жыл бұрын
Dada
@francoisona4 жыл бұрын
Benn is pure CLASS. Noble in defeat and even more so in victory. Wow.
@j.boylan33434 жыл бұрын
@Brendan Cronin so did I you must have been watching something else. Why dont you jump in the ring and we can see how shit you are.
@arthurmorgan70864 жыл бұрын
j. boylan he said “he was the shit” . He’s complimenting him you dope
@christophermoltisanti7904 жыл бұрын
@@arthurmorgan7086 🤣🤣
@tonyb97354 жыл бұрын
@@j.boylan3343 Maybe English isn't your first language or you didn't grow up in England? Here "the shit" means "the best". The "the" is critically important!!!
@j.boylan33434 жыл бұрын
@@tonyb9735 born and bred in England you fucknuckle if the fucking idiot wanted to say he was good then he should have said it in English. Here go fuck yourself is very critical do you get me or is English not your first language.
@petrossthe72214 жыл бұрын
BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES SUCH A HUMBLE MAN WITH SO MUCH HEART FOND MEMORIES OF THE GREAT FIGHTER AND A HUMAN BEING
@matimus100 Жыл бұрын
Don't cry baby
@saltydog4759 Жыл бұрын
you might need to check your testosterone level if this made you cry chief.
@LifeOfRy Жыл бұрын
^^^ An awful lot of toxic masculinity from the two insecure boys in the comments here. Look at the raw emotion of fighters in the ring. We see tears often. Are you two gonna say THEY'RE not men because they're crying? Or tell them to "check their testosterone levels"? I doubt it. You're both stunningly ignorant and it shows, big time. Perhaps your fathers were insecure and that's why you've been raised this way.
@LifeOfRy Жыл бұрын
@@matimus100 you look just like the fat hairy guy from Lost hahahahaha
@issachunt34184 жыл бұрын
I usually fasr forward KZbin videos bur I was absolutely enthralled listening to Nigel. What a star and national treasure.
@DHEMGHJS3 жыл бұрын
What a totally honest interview? The man has no side to him at all. Full respect to him, a complete warrior ,and a complete human being.
@vrsmartin29814 жыл бұрын
Nigel is an absolute legend! His gym was up the road from my parents pub. Remember watching him train as a kid, he was a f'in beast!
@BOXINGBUZZ4 жыл бұрын
Remember when Eubank and Nigel did that gladiator tv program... comedy gold
@NB-sq7ui4 жыл бұрын
Yeah very nearly kicked off lol started pushing each other ha ha..they meant it..
@AZadeh-nd8vx4 жыл бұрын
One of the best and most honest interviews I've ever seen from any fighter. What an incredible career he had.
@TTAG014 жыл бұрын
Spirit of a warrior shown throughout his career. Great battles fought and won both inside and out the ring. A truly accomplished man. Great job Nigel.
@saintjude80294 жыл бұрын
That was brilliant.What an honest and humble legend.Also love the respect he payed to joe calzhage.
@leehollebon33934 жыл бұрын
Nigel Benn is not British he's black a English man is a white guy not a black guy
@NZ-SUBZERO4 жыл бұрын
@@leehollebon3393 I kind of get what you mean, just like an Australian is not white?
@ryanwighton56834 жыл бұрын
@@leehollebon3393 but he himself would class himself english he is ig he is born there
@snige18424 жыл бұрын
lee hollebon I’m white skinned. Born in England, as were my parents and grandparents. I regard Nigel Benn as 100% British and I’m proud he is !
@phillipembury22714 жыл бұрын
@@leehollebon3393 fuck off racist.
@TakeMeBackPirateRadio4 жыл бұрын
Big up the Garage ravers that used to rave to Nigel Benn when he was a Garage DJ back in NYE 1997. Shout out to all the Exposure ravers, The Powerhouse Stratford. Top DJ and legendary boxer.
@martinworld72147 ай бұрын
I'm here for the boxing but I did buy a powerhouse CD with him & DJ Ride when speed garage burst on the scene before it descended into mumble incoherent BS - was a great mix it was , loved it !!
@TakeMeBackPirateRadio7 ай бұрын
@@martinworld7214 That was golden of Garage and amazing era of boxing! Collin MacMilan used run Garage nights as well.
@martinworld72147 ай бұрын
@@TakeMeBackPirateRadio indeed so !! I was party to a bit of Tuf n Jam / Norris The Boss / Jazzy M :) happy days - A great era of free to air classic boxing too !!
@TakeMeBackPirateRadio7 ай бұрын
@@martinworld7214 Respect!
@tlenkeeb8294 жыл бұрын
"Being unfaithful to my wife" Most would have said they regretted not taking this fight or that fight, they could have been more savvy with the money they made, they could have trained harder or taken things more serious etc...
@jamesbrice4074 жыл бұрын
Takes a proper man to admit that in public, especially in front of his son
@tlenkeeb8294 жыл бұрын
@@jamesbrice407 absolutely. I like that he was such a savage and a proper mauler in the ring then changed his lifestyle around and doesnt hold that anger anymore. Nice to see him humble and healthy when it could have turned out a lot differently. Same a Mike Tyson in some ways, admits he was a bad person back in the day but left that anger and the old tyson behind and is a much happier man for it.
@jsss36044 жыл бұрын
@@tlenkeeb829 I was about to comment about him saying that and saw your comment at the top! Agree with what youre sayin it takes alot to admit that, hes just a proper bloke aint he.
@tlenkeeb8294 жыл бұрын
@@jsss3604 not many like Benn, dont just rate him as a boxer/athlete but as humans go hes a good one
@JamesSmith-cm7sg4 жыл бұрын
He doesn't bullshit
@stuffthings37284 жыл бұрын
A neighbour of mine growing up once told me Nigel Ben saved his life. But he said Ben was a soldier at the time.
@NZ-SUBZERO4 жыл бұрын
He has that Mike Tyson thing about him. Even though he's out of the game, humble, kind and good for a laugh, you have to watch what you say and how you move around him.
@nc38694 жыл бұрын
100% lions in the cage but you dont want him coming out trust me
@TheIkaraCult4 жыл бұрын
I wouldnt say that, Benn seems like a much more well adjusted person than Tyson is, I think even now you can see in Tyson's eyes that he's a tormented soul whereas I get the feeling Benn has genuinely made peace with himself.
@nc38694 жыл бұрын
@aaron pryor we do... tyson fury. Now sit down and be quiet.
@BOZ_114 жыл бұрын
@@nc3869 oh please, Fury is fantastic, but the 80's and 90's were better in every weight class.
@MrDavevo764 жыл бұрын
boz clueless!
@gavincollins93764 жыл бұрын
Warrior with a pair of gloves on. Exciting to watch, never disappointed win or lose. Gave it his all. God bless you, Nigel!!!
@karlwillo76774 жыл бұрын
My Favorite Boxer loved to watch him fight, so exciting and patriotic ...amazing guy.
@MrDallman4 жыл бұрын
What a gracious man our Nigel is, and what a fighter ....God bless him.
@benjireid7984 жыл бұрын
By far my favorite british fighter of that era. Nigel Benn was a hero to many.
@David_Jite4 жыл бұрын
huge Nigel Benn fan, seems like a genuine person.
@virginiasullivan72764 жыл бұрын
The more I learn about Nigel Benn, the more I respect the man. Beautiful interview!
@motarder213 жыл бұрын
Benn, Eubank and Watson were epic. Great listening and hearing what a great man he is too. Certainly, some of my best boxing memories while living in the UK. NZ
@tapmaan61504 жыл бұрын
I have a newfound respect for Niel Benn. Great guy, and very honest!
@TheDonMagicWon4 жыл бұрын
I saw Nigel Benn outside my school 1st March 1993. He signed my homework diary whilst sitting in his black Mercedes SL. Remember it like it was yesterday. 38 years old now wow time fly’s
@Gallyga4 жыл бұрын
Love a bit of Nigel Benn, so exciting to watch.
@markdoughty87808 ай бұрын
I'm glad these two great British warriors - Benn and Eubank - have buried their differences and are now on relatively good terms. Always a pleasure to listen to Nigel (and Chris); thanks for uploading.
@cmcg71264 жыл бұрын
Can still remember the atmosphere coming through the tv in the McClellan fight.Spine tingling.
@nigelw76264 жыл бұрын
Remember watching it as a kid jumping up and down roaring in front of the tv! Was like a Rocky film.
@nigelw76264 жыл бұрын
@John Kelly Ha I'm a Charlton fan- mine was 98 playoffs against Sunderland - super clive mendonca hat trick and then won on Pens...had to watch it at home as I'd broken my collarbone. My neighbours two houses down could hear me screaming lol. I remember banning my mum from the living room because she would curse any important games through her sheer presence! I personally thought Joshua Vs Klitchko was right up there too for atmosphere and importance.
@markevans72444 жыл бұрын
@John Kelly I was 12 when I watched it and agree with this 100%.
@philhughes38824 жыл бұрын
John Kelly - Totally agree with everything you said. Two unforgettable memories , unlikely to be repeated. I don't think you're being cynical mate, events like those are just RARE.
@marvaff68784 жыл бұрын
@@nigelw7626 I agree, with this one. Me and my boys were all either Utd, Liverpool or Arsenal fans. We all watched that game - one of the all time great, epic playoff (or any competition) finals
@marksteeross57562 жыл бұрын
Watch BOXING for 40yrs and NIGEL BENN was by far my favourite FIGHTER he will go down in history as one of the best boxers ever,,, now I'm watching he's SON connor he's just starting he's journey and my God he's one to watch
@allosaurusfragilis77824 жыл бұрын
His fights were bloody exciting. He could be staggering about, on his way down and hed find something from his boots and knock his opponent out. It was great stuff.
@liverpoolscottish64303 жыл бұрын
Nigel Benn- the Staffordshire Bull terrier of the boxing world! Seriously powerful, tenacious and fearless. What a Golden era it was back when Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank were at their peak. Awesome athletes the pair of them. RESPECT.
@shaneweightman4 жыл бұрын
Touching honesty , watched his fights with Eubank, like him even more now , great man ,, Still like Eubank , for different reasons great story’s , cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧
@matimus100 Жыл бұрын
Prince Andrew loves this comment
@BlackCountry-q1h4 жыл бұрын
You can see that Nigel is a complex character with flaws we all carry , but he achieved everything he could and is deservedly held up as a UK legend...like all those greats he was in, around and amongst he deserves huge respect.....well done pal.
@Littlehornification4 жыл бұрын
A warriors heart, a warriors honesty. Thank you, Nigel.
@peterah79574 жыл бұрын
Bless you Ben, I've never seen such a honest and humble Interview. I think its fair to say his life and professional experiences are something the up and coming fighters can take alot from.
@matimus100 Жыл бұрын
Superstitious nonsense
@memnuro2564 жыл бұрын
Brilliant interview. Nigel Benn great value in and out of ring
@dmsc28104 жыл бұрын
One thing you got to love about fighters, particularly once they get "older" especially,...they are the most straightforward, real type of guys there are. Very noticeable.
@alanfletcher96982 ай бұрын
So True . More Charisma than the Football players
@postman4454 жыл бұрын
Fighting the National front and always winning. LEGEND
@ERROL0074 жыл бұрын
CLASS.
@JG-us9lu4 жыл бұрын
BS its like most blacks in his mind.
@postman4454 жыл бұрын
Mark Tyler so sorry you had to go through that shit.
@gajman874 жыл бұрын
Mark Tyler I’m sorry to hear that, did they pick on you or were you looking for trouble?
@marktyler33814 жыл бұрын
@@gajman87 Thank you. A 13 year old looking for trouble with 8 grown men?
@Pulsonar3 жыл бұрын
Everything about Benn has always been upfront, honest and real. Love the bit @ 11:38 where Johnny remembers Benn ‘whizzing up an down in his Porsche’ and Benn goes ‘you got a good memory man...’ Great interview like mates reminiscing over a pint 🥊
@willgoodall15294 жыл бұрын
Can we have some parliamentary procedure here 🧐
@fka_the_body15424 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂👌🏾👏🏽👏🏽
@marcoantonioc54374 жыл бұрын
Will Goodall I don’t hate the man I just want his wbo title.
@AZadeh-nd8vx4 жыл бұрын
😂😂 amazing mate!
@khurramshehzad87514 жыл бұрын
Yes mate I was going to write it myself but you beat me to it. Good on ya matey lol
@jsss36044 жыл бұрын
@Kaz lemon sounds good init, yeaaaa some parlimetry procedure sounds good 😂😂 King Tyan
@richardgreen624 жыл бұрын
My favorite boxer ..I even joined the army and left my amateur boxing career to try and fulfil my ambition.. But ended up injured and discharged...love this man
@paulanthony52742 жыл бұрын
Are you American?
@richardgreen622 жыл бұрын
@@paulanthony5274 no I'm English
@BigKrisMorris4 жыл бұрын
So much love for him. Great fighter and an equally great person. Would love to meet him and have a picture with him. What a legend.
@matimus100 Жыл бұрын
You love easy
@DMWBN34 жыл бұрын
I'm from hove & used to see Chris around and about regularly. First see Chris fight Dan Sherry in Brighton in 87/88 at the Brighton centre. Great days of boxing.
@marlboro17714 жыл бұрын
Those kids at the back have no idea how big of a legend Nigel Benn is.
@AZadeh-nd8vx4 жыл бұрын
It's not just the "drama" of Benn's fights, it's his heart that wins everyone over. We all know we're not invincible, but Benn is so honest.
@bestofluckusa3 жыл бұрын
Nigel Benn seems to have mellowed over the years and even become likeable, whereas for years he came over, to me, as a sneering bully. I always liked Eubank because, though he often came over as a nut-job, he was always a character who sent HIMSELF up most of the time. He was also a very brave and skilful fighter.
@creasemason63474 жыл бұрын
Nigel Benn was a beast... Him against the likes of Tommy Hearns, Carl Froch and Gennady Golovkin are my dream fights...
@oliveraherne55474 жыл бұрын
Froch and Golovkin beat him, hearns is a great fight though.
@Sonny-oq1km4 жыл бұрын
Pat Mustard Nah not Froch, Golovkin and Hearns would though
@90nadz4 жыл бұрын
@@oliveraherne5547 Naah Froch wouldn't beat Benn!
@irena77777774 жыл бұрын
@@oliveraherne5547 Tommy Hearns is in a different league to Froch and Golovkin. He was a 5 weight World champion ffs!
@boxinglegends64544 жыл бұрын
Prime Benn would Beat All 3 too much Power n Speed if groves could hurt Froch well Hearns could Bang But chin not best n Golovkin no no no no
@dangiambrone73504 жыл бұрын
A true legend: served his country, exceptional and very entertaining boxer, talented DJ, family man ........ He came across really well in this interview.
@matimus100 Жыл бұрын
Just a boxer
@uncletheoneshotkid30019 ай бұрын
Family man 😂😂😂😂😂
@alisonmacleod78684 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this so much. A rigorously honest man. Always exciting to watch. What an interesting interview with a memorable boxer and person.
@oscarcanterbury4 жыл бұрын
16:13 Nigel lets you know how much he hated Eubank.
@wonjubhoy3 жыл бұрын
Eubank had a tendency to rub people up the wrong way. He has mellowed a lot in retirement.
@jaymule73423 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that 🥊
@maggieedward39514 жыл бұрын
When I worked in security met Caroline Nigel and the twins and he was so gracious to give his autograph , some great memories of a great great boxer and an even greater man now I salute you sir Benn 🥊👏🏾👏🏾👑
@owenmackenzie58804 жыл бұрын
each time i see Nigel Benn as the years pass' i just respect him more and more' what a guy'' he bypasses colour prejudices he's honest and talks from the soul! great great natural fighter and a true British legend... he even cries with pride and and no shame' shows he's the real deal and an example for any young fighter' to learn from his highs and lows! brilliant fighter!
@fractalofgod63243 жыл бұрын
This guy gave me my love of watching boxing, golden era... God bless you Nigel.
@jasonward67234 жыл бұрын
my favourite boxer growing up when the big fights were free on ITV Goodtimes
@lyondedan4 жыл бұрын
Nigel Benn, God bless you, you are an inspiration, you are a good man. Every man makes mistakes but it takes a special man to admit it to himself, learn and make amends... you did and that makes you great!
@TheEwokExplorer3 жыл бұрын
What a warrior Nigel Benn was. He had some epic fights and brilliant KOs
@tonymccarthy92732 ай бұрын
thanks Nigel for this candid interview, I found it very interesting, I remember first seeing Nigel benn fight on midweek sports special live from the York hall bethnal green, thanks Nigel
@steviemt14 жыл бұрын
An absolute gentleman and honest to the core, he will always be one of the greatest boxers ever . There will never be another Nigel 🥊
@Ironkid42 жыл бұрын
Will there be ever another anyone? Dumb
@universesixhit642 Жыл бұрын
@@Ironkid4 He meant will there ever be another warrior like him who truly was never afraid Benn was almost one of a kind in that regard.
@jamespomeroy68654 жыл бұрын
Absolute total LEGEND!! Nigel has always been a hero to me man. Best fighter out of all the other boxers of his time. God bless ya brother, top, TOP man!
@StephenLMW3 жыл бұрын
Nigel Benn has more heart than almost every other boxer around today he will forever be remembered as the one of the greatest fighters of all time
@saphireplayz51712 жыл бұрын
Nope...
@uncletheoneshotkid30019 ай бұрын
@@saphireplayz5171cope and seethe so hard, 9 title defenses, one of the greatest super middleweights of all time
@saphireplayz51719 ай бұрын
@@uncletheoneshotkid3001 🤣🤣🤣
@TheAvarusAnimus3 жыл бұрын
Great interview. All the best Nigel from Dublin x
@cjns52534 жыл бұрын
RIP to Nigel's bruva
@DMWBN34 жыл бұрын
C J oh, no. I not heard about that. Always seemed a funny and solid chap... 😏
@Ukman-england3 жыл бұрын
Who was it
@ZOONGOZEEN6 ай бұрын
Have a pint and get on with it ya know
@paul-thomasjewell21632 ай бұрын
What a wonderful interview - Nigel is such a legend and so articulate in this interview! Wonderful man
@JackAcid4 жыл бұрын
Great to see Benn looking and sounding so healthy. Long live the Champ.
@ZOONGOZEEN6 ай бұрын
Never seen em with a sista though : sad case
@josephmcgrath43062 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this so much ! I loved watching you as a fighter but enjoyed this look back equally. Thank you
@deadarmd4 жыл бұрын
He was the real mini Mike Tyson without the jab really. The weaving style and two handed power.
@garybaker20843 жыл бұрын
My fav fighter of all time and always loved to watch this guy in the ring, Nigel you were just superb 👍
@parjau45542 жыл бұрын
It is so sad what happened to Gerald McClennan, but the amount of tenacious courage Nigel Benn displayed in that fight was astounding. It was, unfortunately, his best performance.
@Ironsmiler4 жыл бұрын
"Always fighting with the NF, and always winning" 😆
@spitfire4513 жыл бұрын
Brilliant boxer.... Absolutely loved this era of British boxing.... Benn fought with courage, power, skill and heart. Will we see an era like that again???? Sadly not....
@uncletheoneshotkid30019 ай бұрын
@jasonvoorhees5640lol another dog murderer fan I see? Nigel ran from no one, 9 title defenses, 2 competitive fights w Eubank, ended Mcclellan’s career, KO’ed Iran Barkley Nigel a 🐐
@paulbowman17622 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTE LEGEND ! Thanks for the GREAT NIGHTs you gave us Mate !
@CaliCraig4 жыл бұрын
Remember him driving past me and my dad in eastham, Nigel Benn is a legend with the heart of a lion loved watching him go to war everytime he stepped into the ring
@lynne14122 жыл бұрын
Him and Michael Watson had everyone hooked on boxing. He was huge when I was in my teens. Huge respect for both men.
@erniescullion84523 жыл бұрын
Nigel KNOWS HE WAS THE BEST AT ONE TIME BUT HE WAS LEVEL HEADED AND HUMBLE. A LOVABLE TRAIT.
@vinylrulesok84704 жыл бұрын
As courageous, exciting and brave a fighter as any from any era. Loved watching Nigel’s career. Last great era of British fighters.
@everydaysame48804 жыл бұрын
and if gerald had walked away from that fight it would have been the best british fight ever and no he was never the same, its sub conscous when youre a good person and you hurt another human you can never recover. same for eubank with watson
@shaungreen47564 жыл бұрын
I think the damage was already done before that fight, when Gerald fought Julian Jackson he took some hard shots.
@NahBro-4 жыл бұрын
Same with Eubank Watson 2 it was a classic . Watson work rate was unbelievable he was classic fighter like graham but not as technically gifted
@JDRELGOR3 жыл бұрын
I used to do security with a company called Top guard and I was with Nigel for a while, what a lovely person, I met him some years later at Epping Forest country club & he came and started talking to me like an old friend.
@tonyb97354 жыл бұрын
Benn was my favourite boxer ever. Still is.
@robertbarrass75194 жыл бұрын
Best British boxer i have ever seen.Pure exitement
@leedonnelly62173 жыл бұрын
I loved them both. It was beautiful and poetic and mesmerising watching both Benn and Eubank at work. Thank you both!
@matimus100 Жыл бұрын
Strange comment easy lover
@ZOONGOZEEN6 ай бұрын
No only EUBANK really innit ?
@teanshin4 жыл бұрын
I actually enjoyed it. Hope Sky does more interviews like this.
@Didderly3 жыл бұрын
Great respect for Nigel, he was a fantastic fighter who we watched back in the day. Where all getting old it seems, thank God for our memories of our beloved greatest fighters.
@HXNZ994 жыл бұрын
Upload the Eubank one.
@michaelmurphy14682 жыл бұрын
the first time i've ever seen Nigel Benn interviewed . What a genuine nice guy 1000%
@daveboyo9204 жыл бұрын
Ferocious fighter, an ace amongst kings......🥊🥊🥊
@krell21304 жыл бұрын
well said. or a jack amongst 7's, could be another way of putting it. or a fullhouse amongst two pairs. or a 170 amongst tons.
@chester7544 жыл бұрын
That was so good I even stood up and clapped when he said "ladies and gentleman, Nigel Benn" at the end
@deanbeckworth10534 жыл бұрын
Proper warriors, I was at the old Trafford fight, no mobile phones, I was ringing round every place from Yellow Pages and just managed to get a small room for me and a mate (rip Gary). Great times
@bpdarragh3 жыл бұрын
Great interview. Nigel very modest man, considering the great levels he has reached. And great interviewrs
@vinegum88354 жыл бұрын
He looks just as dangerous today... Greate fighter!
@dubbadude2 жыл бұрын
Legend. At a boxing evening with Nigel Benn, this amazing guy sits down after his talk and chats with us for a couple of hours over a few 😉 beers. An absolute gentleman and for me nobody comes close.
@smokingjoe80394 жыл бұрын
Best comeback fight I ever watched was Benn V mcclellen. Mcclellen was number 2 in ring magazine fighter of the year at the time behind only the great Roy Jones. Its reported even Jones avoided mcclellen who was an absolutely devastating puncher and good boxer with it which is rare with big punchers. How Benn managed to carry on when mcclellen knocked him through the ropes was beyond me, mcclellens punches were sickeningly hard. It was the best display of sheer will and determination I have ever seen in a boxing ring. The fight was so brutal neither man would be the same again. A genuine true great our nige
@mauricemcelligott68724 жыл бұрын
Tell u how a count of 14 and a bent ref
@alistairbartlett65693 жыл бұрын
@@mauricemcelligott6872 bollocks.
@breaknrun3 жыл бұрын
McClellan is arguably greatest of all time. Reason Roy homes wouldn’t face him
@mrkipling22012 жыл бұрын
The ref wasn’t bent but he couldn’t speak English and it was only his 2nd world title fight. They should have chosen a much more experienced referee.
@kristinaking46802 жыл бұрын
@@mrkipling2201 how could they invite a referee who doesn't speak English at all? I don’t understand
@mickmorrison4 жыл бұрын
What a really good Interview, so much honesty from Benn. He had his flaws but so entertaining to watch and a fantastic fighter.
@lewisp39544 жыл бұрын
simply my favorite fighter of all time ,when he beat Mclelland i cried ,when he speaks i listen.
@1978utreg4 жыл бұрын
If McLellan did not suffer braintrauma midway in the fight he would have lost.
@fullenglishbreakfast32893 жыл бұрын
@@1978utreg you absolutely don't know that. What a stupid comment
@1978utreg3 жыл бұрын
@@fullenglishbreakfast3289 Just watch the fight objectivly. I love Benn but Mclellan was the better boxer.
@fullenglishbreakfast32893 жыл бұрын
@@1978utreg I was there, it was the first fight I ever went to. Yes he was a more technically skilled fighter but Benn was at his very best when things weren't going right for him and would just keep coming forward. And if you been in the square circle and your opposition has taken every best shot from you but keeps coming forward it plays on your mind. Look at the micky ward and gatti fights, gatti was p4p the best and is a legend but look at what happened. You have to have heart and mental strength,and Benn had it in abundance.
@1978utreg3 жыл бұрын
@@fullenglishbreakfast3289 I understand what you are saying and I can not 100% be sure that Mclellan would have won the fight but if I had to make a bet my money would have been on Gerald. Late 80's till mid 90's were a Great time for middle Weight boxing
@daveb60754 жыл бұрын
Love it, release some more of these on here and also bring it back!!!