british boxers
The Cult: Michael Watson
Michael Watson was on the brink of his greatest victory when he suffered a severe head injury in the ring. The incredible manner in which the Londoner has recovered makes him a fitting addition to The Cult.
Between Life and Death: Remembering Boxer Michael Watson's Fightback From the Abyss
It is 25 years since Michael Watson fought Chris Eubank at White Hart Lane. The injuries Watson suffered that night changed him forever, but, a quarter of a century on, the extent of his recovery continues to defy expectations.
The Cult: Ricky Hatton
Ricky Hatton's lethal and tactically astute body punching earned him some huge victories in the boxing ring. But through it all, the Hyde-born fighter always remained a local lad.
Breaking the Barrier: How Dick Turpin Became Britain's First Black Boxing Champion
From 1911 until 1948, non-white fighters were barred from competing for a British boxing title. 68 years ago this week, Dick Turpin became the first man to break that colour barrier.
The Cult: Nigel Benn
Nicknamed "The Dark Destroyer," Nigel Benn was a popular and gutsy British boxer famous for his fights with Chris Eubank. But the darkness inside Benn sometimes threatened to destroy more than just his opponents.
Boxer Nick Blackwell Awake and Speaking After Seven-Day Coma
On Saturday Nick Blackwell woke from an induced coma, seven days after his fight with Chris Eubank Jr.
The Cult: Chris Eubank
The latest inductee to The Cult was a divisive British boxer whose bouts with Nigel Benn attracted huge TV audiences. To some he was an insult to his sport; to others, Chris Eubank was Simply the Best.
The Ecstasy and Agony of Prince Naseem Hamed: Britain's Forgotten Icon
The flamboyant Sheffield southpaw is a forgotten icon of British sport