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Nigel Benn is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 1996. Nicknamed “The Dark Destroyer” for his formidable punching power and aggressive fighting style, Benn won the WBO middleweight title in 1990; the WBC super-middleweight title in 1992; and the Commonwealth middleweight title in 1988. WATCH THE FREE FULL EPISODE: https://londonreal.tv/nigel-benn-the-dark-destroyer/  Chapters: 00:00 Trailer. 02:50 Brian’s thoughts on the episode. 06:45 Brian’s Introduction. 08:03 Boxing in its heyday. 09:29 Barry McGuigan says Nigel’s a fighter not a boxer. 11:04 Kickboxing prior to boxing. 11:52 Weigh in tactic. 14:52 The state of boxing today. 15:43 The beginning of Nigel’s boxing career and how he’s still looking good. 18:35 Nigel’s fears for his professional boxer son Conor. 23:29 Nigel speaks frankly about drugs, partying and the death of his brother. 28:51 The National Front and racism scene in 1980s London, 33:34 How Chris Eubank winds up Nigel. 38:06 What the Army taught Nigel. 40:04 Trainin