Steve Collins was a good honest fighter but thats it, he's lucky he retired when he did because RJJ would of dominated him. And more than likely Joe Calzaghe would of beat him aswell.

Nigel Benn was totally shot after the brutal war with Gerald McClellan, and then a damaging loss to Thulani Malinga, and i think if Chris Eubank still had his killer instinct, he would of finished off Steve Collins in the 1st fight. Just like he could of finished off Carl Thompson aswell.

I do think Steve Collins was lucky he got those fights exactly at the right time, but still no one forced Benn/Eubank too take those fights. And Steve Collins legitmately won those fights end of.

I think the fight that most impressed me from Steve Collins, was his fight with Mike McCallum. Although he was outclassed he still gave Mike McCallum quite alot of trouble, and Steve Collins was only a novice at that point.

But yes Steve Collins made the most of his career, and was never embarrassed in any of his losses. I heard he actually retired because he passed out in sparring, and also because of the detatched retina. Or maybe because he avoided Joe Calzaghe, but we'll never know.

But i would like to know about Steve Collins bareknuckle boxing career ? some mate told me he done it, but is it just a rumour ?