Nigel Benn comeback fight

[BIGRON]

Benn plans to fight again in November , 55 years old and over 20 years since he last fought , idiotic in my mind

[RedDwarf 1881]

He’ll get knocked out.

[Disoriented]

Disastrous.

[RBMarshall]

Is it a an opponent of a similar age does anyone know?

[F*ck The Poor & Fat]

He is allegedly very fit, for his age and has trained every day since his last fight. He meets all the medical requirements of the board who approved his fight. And of course there are other boxers circa his age still doing their stuff, Oliva McColl? Can’t remember.

So why not? He knows the risks so providing he meets the medical criteria it’s up to him.

He apparently isn’t skint, having just built a massive house in Australia where he now lives. Though I dare say the money would come in handy. Get Eubank out of retirement. Rocky episode 65 - one last round.

[tuffers#1]

Is it a an opponent of a similar age does anyone know?

37 i read somewhere .
A year or 2 out of the ring as well

[Thor]

He is apparently fighting bika who has been active fairly recently and is a tough fight for him.

The BBBC will not sanction the fight for fairly obvious reasons, so he's using the Irish board to get a licence.

Benn was one of my favourite fighters, but this is tempting fate, he has nothing to prove, maybe the fire still burns, maybe he wants to prove something to himself? I wish him well.

Yes nut McCall is still fighting.

[F*ck The Poor & Fat]

He is apparently fighting bika who has been active fairly recently and is a tough fight for him.

The BBBC will not sanction the fight for fairly obvious reasons, so he's using the Irish board to get a licence.

Benn was one of my favourite fighters, but this is tempting fate, he has nothing to prove, maybe the fire still burns, maybe he wants to prove something to himself? I wish him well.

Yes nut McCall is still fighting.

Think it’s the British and Irish boxing board or something odd like that. McCall it seems is 54 and looking for a title.wants to take on the guy who retired his son. Some fighters just keep on going despite the risks. Don’t understand personally but it’s their life and providing medically fit then their choice I guess.

Benn has nothing to prove, one of the most exciting fighters of his day. Went to the same school as my kids, Loxford school in Ilford and attended a prize giving there some years later, decent bloke. Would hate to seem him seriously hurt.

[Howling Mad Murdock]

Perhaps he's short of cash.

[F*ck The Poor & Fat]

Perhaps he's short of cash.

Apparently this is not the case. Just built a big house in Australia. Mind you, maybe that’s why he’s short of cash. Nice house, no furniture.

[BIGRON]

Is it a an opponent of a similar age does anyone know?

40 year old Sakia Bika , last fought 2 years ago .

[Beradogs]

I am looking forward to it. If two internet warriors, KSI and Logan Paul can box professionally then so can Benn who, by the way, would still spark both of those in 30 seconds.

[Proposition Joe]

Richie Woodhall was saying you just can't take punches at 50+ in the same way as you could in your 30s, no matter how fit you are.

Obviously he'd spark out YouTubers but this is clearly different, isn't it?

[Thor]

I was listening to a podcast on boxing the other day and they were discussing Tyson Fury. They said the cuts he sustained were due to his inactivity after so long out of the ring etc. His skin had softened and was part of the reason why it was so bad. Previously he wasn’t a person who cut. Interesting that the body changes in that respect.

Benn on the other hand was never the same after the McClelland fight and when he came up against Collins he was shot and done, nothing was left in the tank. I can’t see how that has changed in the intervening years especially as this is the hardest sport to participate in.

[Beradogs]

Richie Woodall was saying you just can't take punches at 50+ in the same way as you could in your 30s, no matter how fit you are.

Obviously he'd spark out YouTubers but this is clearly different, isn't it?

Agree. But surely we should be encouraging anyone that wants to be this fit and active in mid 50’s. Hospitals are full of middle aged men and women who can barely breathe. Obviously it is dangerous but life is for living. He knows the risks.

[Proposition Joe]

Should set him up for a few rounds with Ronnie Pickering.

[point nine one eight]

Richie Woodhall was saying you just can't take punches at 50+ in the same way as you could in your 30s, no matter how fit you are.

Obviously he'd spark out YouTubers but this is clearly different, isn't it?

I would be so worried for him and any guy fighting at that age

[Thor]

Richie Woodall was saying you just can't take punches at 50+ in the same way as you could in your 30s, no matter how fit you are.

Obviously he'd spark out YouTubers but this is clearly different, isn't it?

Agree. But surely we should be encouraging anyone that wants to be this fit and active in mid 50’s. Hospitals are full of middle aged men and women who can barely breathe. Obviously it is dangerous but life is for living. He knows the risks.

Absolutely we should be encouraging people to be fit and to be as fit as him, but not to take punches to the head especially at that age. I love boxing and go all the time, but your career is done and over by your mid 30’s for a reason.

[F*ck The Poor & Fat]

I’m in favour of him being able to decide so long as he meets the medical requirements to fight. He knows the risks, his choice. The alternative, we stop footballers from heading balls as we know prolonged heading can lead to brain damage. Maybe we should ban motorsport due to the dangers, or skiing. The list of dangerous activities is endless.

It is right an proper for authorities to set standards, irrespective of age. If people meet these requirements and are fully aware of the dangers then it’s their choice.

[Red_Army]

I’m in favour of him being able to decide so long as he meets the medical requirements to fight. He knows the risks, his choice. The alternative, we stop footballers from heading balls as we know prolonged heading can lead to brain damage. Maybe we should ban motorsport due to the dangers, or skiing. The list of dangerous activities is endless.

It is right an proper for authorities to set standards, irrespective of age. If people meet these requirements and are fully aware of the dangers then it’s their choice.

Can you tell me why the BBBC have not licensed this fight, and said that it would be very unlikely to do so if approached? Do you understand that whilst there are regulations in place, they mitigate risk, not remove it?

There is a strong case for looking at how football can minimise brain injuries related to heading. Motorsport has also gone through a long journey to reduce risk. Rugby and American Football are other example where rules are being changed to mitigate against risk.

[redintheface]

Is it a an opponent of a similar age does anyone know?

40 year old Sakia Bika , last fought 2 years ago .

I remember his brother, Onya.

[F*ck The Poor & Fat]

I’m in favour of him being able to decide so long as he meets the medical requirements to fight. He knows the risks, his choice. The alternative, we stop footballers from heading balls as we know prolonged heading can lead to brain damage. Maybe we should ban motorsport due to the dangers, or skiing. The list of dangerous activities is endless.

It is right an proper for authorities to set standards, irrespective of age. If people meet these requirements and are fully aware of the dangers then it’s their choice.

Can you tell me why the BBBC have not licensed this fight, and said that it would be very unlikely to do so if approached? Do you understand that whilst there are regulations in place, they mitigate risk, not remove it?

There is a strong case for looking at how football can minimise brain injuries related to heading. Motorsport has also gone through a long journey to reduce risk. Rugby and American Football are other example where rules are being changed to mitigate against risk.

Sure, understand that and I have no issue with governing bodies implementing the toughest of regulations, whatever the sport. However, in this case a governing body has approved the fight based on its criteria and having done so it’s Benn’s choice.

Do I think he is being sensible? No, seems an unnecessary risk to me. But it must be his choice.

And no matter what governing bodies do to mitigate risk, they cannot eliminate it. Seem to recall only a few weeks back a driver got killed. Racing continued later on, the next day I believe. The nature of sport.

So my position is simple. Governing bodies do all they can to mitigate risk and set criteria as they see fit. People who meet that criteria should be free to choose.

[Red_Army]

I’m in favour of him being able to decide so long as he meets the medical requirements to fight. He knows the risks, his choice. The alternative, we stop footballers from heading balls as we know prolonged heading can lead to brain damage. Maybe we should ban motorsport due to the dangers, or skiing. The list of dangerous activities is endless.

It is right an proper for authorities to set standards, irrespective of age. If people meet these requirements and are fully aware of the dangers then it’s their choice.

Can you tell me why the BBBC have not licensed this fight, and said that it would be very unlikely to do so if approached? Do you understand that whilst there are regulations in place, they mitigate risk, not remove it?

There is a strong case for looking at how football can minimise brain injuries related to heading. Motorsport has also gone through a long journey to reduce risk. Rugby and American Football are other example where rules are being changed to mitigate against risk.

Sure, understand that and I have no issue with governing bodies implementing the toughest of regulations, whatever the sport. However, in this case a governing body has approved the fight based on its criteria and having done so it’s Benn’s choice.

Do I think he is being sensible? No, seems an unnecessary risk to me. But it must be his choice.

And no matter what governing bodies do to mitigate risk, they cannot eliminate it. Seem to recall only a few weeks back a driver got killed. Racing continued later on, the next day I believe. The nature of sport.

So my position is simple. Governing bodies do all they can to mitigate risk and set criteria as they see fit. People who meet that criteria should be free to choose.

But do you actually think they do all they can to mitigate risk? Why have the Biba licenced it and not the BBBC?

[F*ck The Poor & Fat]

Can you tell me why the BBBC have not licensed this fight, and said that it would be very unlikely to do so if approached? Do you understand that whilst there are regulations in place, they mitigate risk, not remove it?

There is a strong case for looking at how football can minimise brain injuries related to heading. Motorsport has also gone through a long journey to reduce risk. Rugby and American Football are other example where rules are being changed to mitigate against risk.

Sure, understand that and I have no issue with governing bodies implementing the toughest of regulations, whatever the sport. However, in this case a governing body has approved the fight based on its criteria and having done so it’s Benn’s choice.

Do I think he is being sensible? No, seems an unnecessary risk to me. But it must be his choice.

And no matter what governing bodies do to mitigate risk, they cannot eliminate it. Seem to recall only a few weeks back a driver got killed. Racing continued later on, the next day I believe. The nature of sport.

So my position is simple. Governing bodies do all they can to mitigate risk and set criteria as they see fit. People who meet that criteria should be free to choose.

But do you actually think they do all they can to mitigate risk? Why have the Biba licenced it and not the BBBC?

That I don’t know. Different bodies have different ideas and I don’t find that surprising. Never really understood the need for four boxing authorities means four different world champions at the same time. Probably down to money somewhere along the line. I dare say each of the four boxing bodies have different rules. Not to mention different countries having different rules. It’s just the way it is.

But that’s a different matter. The fight has been authorised by a legitimate body. Therefore Benn can decide for himself.

[Thor]

4 belts it’s all about money
Different governing bodies it’s all about money

He’s got licenced as Biba criteria is probably a lot looser then he bbbc, he would have to pay as well, then there’s the fight sanctioning fee and so on. It’s all about money.

Now the money aspect aside cos why do we all want to earn money? But at 55 he is not the fighter he once was, his stamina will be less than before, punch resistance is probably gone. We have our memories of his great career maybe he should have left it there.