Nigel Benn fighting again at 55 - contracts signed

According to his son Connor this is 100% happening!

Benn's son, Conor, who is an active welterweight fighter, is reported as saying: "He's back! I wonder who will he face."

Conor also confirmed to World Boxing News (WBN) that his famous father has a fight signed against a former WBC world titleholder who fought as recently as two years ago, although he did not say specifically who his father's opponent would be.

"It's guaranteed he's definitely fighting," Conor told WBN.

"One hundred million percent. Contracts have been signed. The ins and outs I'm not too sure of or what's in the contract word for word. But it won't be with Eddie Hearn, Frank Warren, Top Rank and ESPN or anything like that. It will be a Benn Promotions show."

The popular former world champion was quoted as saying: "20 years (later), I'm back. I'm ready. One more time. Feels good."


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the...y-jones-jr/amp

Why not? But he's still got a ways to go to catch this guy........


https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-...shire-35086977

"Steve Ward, 59, regains world's oldest boxer title"

I've read Benns fighting an ex light Heavyweight champion who held the title only 2 years ago.

​I wouldn't want to fight him, even if he is 55

Nigel Benn can do whatever he likes as long as he passes the boxing medical and is fit to fight should be allowed to fight. If idiots are will to pay him then it is very tempting.

However WTF is he really doing boxing at his age. There are far easier things to do than gets smashed in the face for a living. There really is no need for him to climb back in the ring. He was washed up and finished 20 years ago and never liked sparring when he was at his peak so now to get in the ring because he feels fit and probably bored is really stupid.

It does not matter if he fights someone his level. This is a dangerous sport. Hope he does not get hurt trying this but he would be best just doing 3 rounder’s and see where he is at from there.

Nigel Benn v Sakio Bika ?



World Boxing News has learned further details of the sensational comeback pencilled in for British legend and two-weight world champion Nigel Benn. WBN initially revealed details of Benn’s decision to return at the age of 55 last week, with more information added ahead of a planned press conference. Benn is now set to battle it out over ten rounds in a return to the city of his first bout with arch-nemesis Chris Eubank. ‘The Dark Destroyer’ will face a former WBC title holder at the Resorts World Arena on November 23. In regards to an opponent, Sakio Bika keeps popping up in the equation. Bika is based in Australia and has spent time in Benn’s gym previously. Bika, 40, makes complete sense and would be a tough test for Benn with a fifteen-year age gap after a two-decade plus layoff. ‘The Scorpion’ last fought in 2017, the last of two victories in Australia following defeat to Adonis Stevenson in 2015. Four years out of world class doesn’t tell the whole story of Bika, who is a warrior and a very hard man to beat. Kudos must go to Benn for agreeing to fight Bika way into his veteran years if the Cameroonian-born former Contender star is confirmed next week.

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Bika was a tough, dirty, strong boxer who gave Joe Calzaghe hell when they fought.

I am sure Benn's son was against him making a comeback when it was stated a couple of years ago.

Still insane but when you get idiot you tubers who do jot know how to box on ppv cards you know the Boxing world has gone insane.

I’m beginning to think this might actually happen

I think it is a very bad idea. 4 rounds or whatever as a test, but 10 rounds and against Bika? Seems a bit stiff. Two old men in Benn and Eubank clinching and posing might make some sense, but not against a fighter a generation younger. Like it or not 55 is ancient and even for a non boxer in a hard labor occupation. I don't like it, but it is his choice and I will cheer him on.

Sakio Bika is as tough as nails, a guy who was an elite level fighter and who is 15 years younger than Benn. At 40, it's not inconceivable that he could still be fighting professionally.

Unless this is going to be an exhibition match, it sounds like lunacy to me :confused:

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Sakio Bika is as tough as nails, a guy who was an elite level fighter and who is 15 years younger than Benn. At 40, it's not inconceivable that he could still be fighting professionally.

Unless this is going to be an exhibition match, it sounds like lunacy to me :confused:

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Benn should get beat unless he has had a word in Bika's ear to lay down at the right time.

Bookmakers have begun taking bets on a shock return for UK legend Nigel Benn against former WBC champion Sakio Bika. Benn, a 1990’s icon, is set to make an unbelievable comeback at the age of 55. The fight is scheduled to take place in Birmingham on November 23 over ten rounds. An opponent is yet to be formally locked in, although Bika is the frontrunner by some margin at this stage.

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So it's 100% happening 🤤

Nigel Benn comeback fight: 55-year-old British boxing legend to announce November 23 return at press conference this week

https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/6...g-november-23/

Nigel Benn comeback: Former world champion labelled ‘fittest 55-year-old on planet Earth’


https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...-a9119366.html

This is nuts. Look I'm probably one of the biggest Benn fans here..well ok in the States ;D..but really he rather not. Being fit at 55 is to be celebrated and a goal but it doesn't translate to being fit when it comes to getting punched in the head repeatedly. And let's face it, Benn knows about that too. Giving and taking with immeasurable determination and fire. You didn't watch Benn fights from a chair quipping pointers and observations, you watched Benn fights standing up pacing in and out shouting till your teeth rattled. But he did his bid and rang every drop of self and soul until that slow stagger to careers exit door. Maybe that's playing a part in wanting to reclaim it, go out standing hands raised rather than frustratingly broken on that stool. That scene gutted the hardest man. A man makes his decisions and Benn has earned to do as he see fit but I think of the most tragic night he had and am hard pressed to want to see him now putting himself at 55 with massive inactivity in a position to temp same. No need, you're a legend.

I had my 4 horsemen era when I was too young to have sustained interest, a lack of sustained interest in boxing, my Benn era, then another gap. I was always interested in the sport as I boxed myself but the pro’s my interest came and went. Lots of talk about nothing really there just, Benn occupies a large portion of my boxing fandom. Years devoted really only to him. That’s how I’ll remember him, this I won’t watch.

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I had my 4 horsemen era when I was too young to have sustained interest, a lack of sustained interest in boxing, my Benn era, then another gap. I was always interested in the sport as I boxed myself but the pro’s my interest came and went. Lots of talk about nothing really there just, Benn occupies a large portion of my boxing fandom. Years devoted really only to him. That’s how I’ll remember him, this I won’t watch.

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You will, even just to see Benn not get hurt.

Ricardo Mayorga is also fighting on the card just to make things more bizzare!!


The British Boxing Board saying no, no way, has not deterred Benn. Having been turned down for a license there, Benn has sucessfully obtained license to fight under the auspices of the British and Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA). This also explains the announced (though not officially) addition of another veteran former champ to the card: Ricardo Mayorga no less.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.box...rga/128164/amp

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This is nuts. Look I'm probably one of the biggest Benn fans here..well ok in the States ;D..but really he rather not. Being fit at 55 is to be celebrated and a goal but it doesn't translate to being fit when it comes to getting punched in the head repeatedly. And let's face it, Benn knows about that too. Giving and taking with immeasurable determination and fire. You didn't watch Benn fights from a chair quipping pointers and observations, you watched Benn fights standing up pacing in and out shouting till your teeth rattled. But he did his bid and rang every drop of self and soul until that slow stagger to careers exit door. Maybe that's playing a part in wanting to reclaim it, go out standing hands raised rather than frustratingly broken on that stool. That scene gutted the hardest man. A man makes his decisions and Benn has earned to do as he see fit but I think of the most tragic night he had and am hard pressed to want to see him now putting himself at 55 with massive inactivity in a position to temp same. No need, you're a legend.

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Alot of people dead against this fight especially fighters

Nigel Benn comeback: Billy Joe Saunders implores Benn’s family to scrap 55-year-old’s boxing return

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...-a9120716.html

Nigel Benn v Sakio Bika - Confirmed

https://youtu.be/moA6xGbbmLw

Roy Jones was first choice but wanted $10 million, Hopkins, Lacy and Collins all approached but priced themselves out as well.

Ringside brain scanners being used for this too and Nigels had multiple brain scans and all clear upstairs which amazes me given the wars he's been in?

Bika has never been stopped or even dropped ( I think) in the pros.

He can clearly still bang but can he take one at 55?

Freak Show - Yes

Intriguing- Big Yes

£14.99 PPV stream for this one on some random website I've never heard of.

Benn certainly talks a good fight in the presser but this could go badly wrong.

I do not think this will be a one time fight. If Benn wins then there will be a clamour for more fights. If this fight makes money then more opponents will come out challenging Benn.

That’s the thing.

I don’t want to see Benn banged out but where does this end ?

Benn was my first proper boxing hero and I was a bag of nerves when he was in the ring. Not had that before or since (Lewis to a lesser degree and big Frank for different reasons as he belonged to the nation).

I was there at his final fight when he quit on his stool which was a sad way for a proper warrior to go out.

Although I was wrong - it wasn’t his final fight.

Is eubank still having financial difficulties ? You can see what’s coming here....

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That’s the thing.

I don’t want to see Benn banged out but where does this end ?

Benn was my first proper boxing hero and I was a bag of nerves when he was in the ring. Not had that before or since (Lewis to a lesser degree and big Frank for different reasons as he belonged to the nation).

I was there at his final fight when he quit on his stool which was a sad way for a proper warrior to go out.

Although I was wrong - it wasn’t his final fight.

Is eubank still having financial difficulties ? You can see what’s coming here....

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See that's where I'm at too. Now a rivalry turn you can see as both have been out equally and the history is set in stone. Azumah Nelson came back at 50 so he and Fenech could have the trilogy after a decade out. But with a Bika it just feels like a set up and not some one off. It's rolling the dice to detract from any possible 'legends' type revival that would surely do decent though it would be a similar circus atmosphere.

I am sure they approached Eubank and he was probably acting like a cock as usual. I can see Roy Jones asking for loads of money but Collins probably would accept if offered again.

I suppose it all comes down to how they all are financially.

If Benn does surprise us all and does ok - looking good when he does it- then you can see what will happen.

But in boxing's defence a lot of other sports have a 'seniors' tour and events so if they want to why should anyone stop them

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I suppose it all comes down to how they all are financially.

If Benn does surprise us all and does ok - looking good when he does it- then you can see what will happen.

But in boxing's defence a lot of other sports have a 'seniors' tour and events so if they want to why should anyone stop them

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Benn has just built a 10 bedroom house in Australia so he's definitely not doing this for the money.

I'm not doubting Benn at all having financial motives. I'm completely convinced he has 'stuff in the basement' and is raring to go.

It's the others who may follow.

Hell if Benn eubank III fought next year on ppv I'd be a pre ordering now!

Whilst Benn is financially rich he is not boxing for the love of the sport or to clean up whatever demons he has if he was not being paid his worth.

Training hard, getting up for morning runs, putting your body through a lot of pain you will ask yourself "why am I doing this?".

Knowing that you will be getting a huge amount of money eases the pain. He will earn more money than anything else he will do in his everyday life. That is what motivates and drives most people. He is "fortunate" at his age to be able to box and demand an interest in him. If he is a success watch his old foes come out of the woodwork and ask for rematches.

Hi everyone, I am a big boxing fan and I just want to say that I am relly worried about Nigel, I think his son may have laid him to this foolhardy decision . It isn't right for lighter wait classes to fight old, only heavywaits can get away with it. If Klitchko brothers wanted to try I could see it, but Nigel is passed it since a while what does everyone think? Agreed or disagree?

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Hi everyone, I am a big boxing fan and I just want to say that I am relly worried about Nigel, I think his son may have laid him to this foolhardy decision . It isn't right for lighter wait classes to fight old, only heavywaits can get away with it. If Klitchko brothers wanted to try I could see it, but Nigel is passed it since a while what does everyone think? Agreed or disagree?

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Nigel's son does not want him to box.

But his son sound really enthusiastic when he said "he's back 100 million percent;! it's definite the contract is signed!!! Like that with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. I believe you if he sad it like you say it but from the first mention of it it seem like there's a lot of excitement and enthusiasm

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But his son sound really enthusiastic when he said "he's back 100 million percent;! it's definite the contract is signed!!! Like that with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. I believe you if he sad it like you say it but from the first mention of it it seem like there's a lot of excitement and enthusiasm

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Even before it was officially announced his son was telling him not to do it. Yes he probably said what he did but definitely sure he is against it but what can he really do it say to his dad?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeV-CxtNbSI

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But his son sound really enthusiastic when he said "he's back 100 million percent;! it's definite the contract is signed!!! Like that with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. I believe you if he sad it like you say it but from the first mention of it it seem like there's a lot of excitement and enthusiasm

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Even before it was officially announced his son was telling him not to do it. Yes he probably said what he did but definitely sure he is against it but what can he really do it say to his dad?

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yes I agree that kind of a son will have to respect his father and show that he care about his health. But same time he has to respect his father choose to take the chance to fight again because he was big celebrity. Can I imagine just say no to a big celebrity, no! I am thinking this will end up so bad

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Hi everyone, I am a big boxing fan and I just want to say that I am relly worried about Nigel, I think his son may have laid him to this foolhardy decision . It isn't right for lighter wait classes to fight old, only heavywaits can get away with it. If Klitchko brothers wanted to try I could see it, but Nigel is passed it since a while what does everyone think? Agreed or disagree?

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You're absolutely correct, and I don't know why this doesn't get mentioned more often. They say power is the last thing to go on a fighter, whereas speed and reflexes are among the first to go. Well guess what the lighter weights are chock full of? That's right..... speed and reflexes. Which is why heavyweights have usually been the ones to come back at ridiculously high ages.

Nigel Benn is 55. That's 5 years removed from being 60 years old, FFS. Anyone want to bet that the day is coming soon where a professional fighters wants to break the envelope and be the first to fight professionally at 60? That's when we'll just need to throw a huge tent over the whole thing and start selling popcorn out front, next to the bearded lady tent.

Just because Benn's been lucky and his brain scans have come back clean, doesn't mean he isn't one hard punch away from having to drink through a straw for the rest of his life.

Weight, not wait, my bad. 55 he better shoot for a first round knockout or he's risking his health. Brain scanns are fine even 60 year olds can pass exams. Putting on the gloves is a whole nother can of worms.

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Hi everyone, I am a big boxing fan and I just want to say that I am relly worried about Nigel, I think his son may have laid him to this foolhardy decision . It isn't right for lighter wait classes to fight old, only heavywaits can get away with it. If Klitchko brothers wanted to try I could see it, but Nigel is passed it since a while what does everyone think? Agreed or disagree?

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You're absolutely correct, and I don't know why this doesn't get mentioned more often. They say power is the last thing to go on a fighter, whereas speed and reflexes are among the first to go. Well guess what the lighter weights are chock full of? That's right..... speed and reflexes. Which is why heavyweights have usually been the ones to come back at ridiculously high ages.

Nigel Benn is 55. That's 5 years removed from being 60 years old, FFS. Anyone want to bet that the day is coming soon where a professional fighters wants to break the envelope and be the first to fight professionally at 60? That's when we'll just need to throw a huge tent over the whole thing and start selling popcorn out front, next to the bearded lady tent.

Just because Benn's been lucky and his brain scans have come back clean, doesn't mean he isn't one hard punch away from having to drink through a straw for the rest of his life.

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And the question that springs to mind is will that circus be in the UK or Japan?

Saudi haha

Fights off due to Benn having a shoulder injury.