Who is Nigel Benn? Fight record, stats and more

Nigel Benn is one of British boxing's greatest legends.

A former military man that become a world champion and formed one of the biggest boxing feuds the sport has ever witnessed with his nemesis Chris Eubank Sr.

Benn was fully back in the boxing spotlight during 2025 as his son, Conor, renewed the family rivalry with the Eubank family.

Three decades after Nigel. went toe-to-toe with Eubank Sr., in two epic fight that ended in a defeat and draw for Benn, their sons went at it in their own generational feud.

Eubank Jr. won the first in April 2025, Benn the second in November 2025, to get the Benn's first 'W' on the board versus the Eubanks/

Here, DAZN News profiles the legend, including his personal stats, fight history and professional record.

Who is Nigel Benn?

Nigel Benn is a British boxer who fought primarily at middleweight and super middleweight, and is the father of current boxer Conor Benn.

Born in 1964 in London, England, he turned professional in 1987 and embarked on a sterling decade-plus career that saw him reign in multiple weight divisions.

Benn is a two-time world champion, holding the WBO middleweight title in 1990 and the WBC super middleweight title between 1992 and 1996.

• Nationality: British
• Age: 61
• Height: 5' 9"
• Reach: 73"

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What is Nigel Benn's record?

Nigel Benn contested 48 fights as a professional, recording 42 wins, with 35 knockouts, five losses and one draw across the length of his career.

That draw remains arguably the most iconic of his career, when he was held to a controversial standstill by Chris Eubank Sr. at Old Trafford in their rematch.

Benn lost their first encounter, but recorded several statement wins across his time in the ring, including over Iran Barkley, Thulani Malinga, and Gerald McClellan.

• Total fights: 48
• Wins: 42
• Losses: 5
• Draws: 1
• Knockouts: 35