Why was Nigel Benn such a quitter against Collins?

[BIG H]

Benn was thinking of retiring post McClellan.

He could get away with that attitude with a Vincenzo Nardiello or Danny Perez, but against 'Sugarboy' Malinga or Steve Collins, the most brutal sport found out its man.

Benn respected the sport post Watson, big time, up to the McClellan, then he lost his edge, thus you have the Collins fights.

I have little time for Steve Collins, but I do respect him, as he does respect the sport, he knew when to call it a day, even though it cost a big pay day against Calzaghe.

he beat both of them twice and dont come back to me with the above being shot
Eubank was younger than Collins and Benn was the same age.

Being shot has nothing to do with age!!