What Happened To Nigel Benn After Gerarld McClellan Fight?

Nigel Gregory Benn is a former British professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 1996.  Benn is known for his aggressive fighting style and punching power, and he was a two-weight world champion in the middleweight and super-middleweight divisions.

Benn had a professional record of 42 wins (35 by knockout), 5 losses, and 1 draw. He was known for his memorable fights against fellow British boxer Chris Eubank, with whom he had two fights that both ended in draws, as well as against Gerald McClellan, a fight that ended in a controversial victory for Benn.

After retiring from boxing in 1996, Benn became a DJ and appeared on several reality TV shows, including “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” and “Celebrity Big Brother.” In recent years, he has also been involved in promoting boxing events and coaching young boxers.

What Happened To Nigel Benn After Gerarld McClellan Fight?

The Gerald McClellan vs. Nigel Benn fight was a highly anticipated middleweight world championship bout that took place on February 25, 1995, at the London Arena in London, England. The fight was known for its brutality and was one of the most controversial fights in boxing history.

Benn started the fight strongly, but McClellan began to come on strong in the middle rounds. In the 10th round, Benn landed a devastating left hook that knocked McClellan down. McClellan got up, but he was badly hurt, and the referee stopped the fight.

After the fight, it was revealed that McClellan had suffered a severe brain injury that left him permanently disabled. He was in a coma for several days and had to undergo emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain.