10 Most Ferocious Boxing Rivalries

4. Chris Eubank vs. Nigel Benn

Since we're on the subject of British boxing scraps, it'd be a crime to not mention the magnificent battles Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn shared in the 90's. If you're ever with your friends and, for some reason, you all get on the discussion of great boxing matches and you want to watch some, it'd be smart to try and find a video of the first scrap between these two. Words cannot describe how violent their first fight was. In fact, it's highly likely they took some years off their life due to the sheer amount of punishment they received and gave out to each other. In the end, the young, undefeated Chris Eubank knocked out Benn in the ninth round after he simply couldn't take anymore. The two had a rematch in 1993 at Old Trafford, home of Manchester United. Sadly, their second fight wasn't quite as electric as their previous bout and this one ended in a draw. Despite this, their rivalry inside of the ring will go down as one of best in history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEzcFWseBuk
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