Nigel Benn: The Brutal Truth Behind a Boxing Legend: Chris Eubank, Hatton & Conor Benn v Eubank Jr 2

Nigel Benn. World Champion. National Hero. Broken Man.
In this powerful and emotional interview, boxing icon Nigel “The Dark Destroyer” Benn sits down with Darren Barker on First Round TV to reveal the brutal truth behind the knockout power, the rivalries, and the pain that followed him long after the final bell.
From his legendary wars with Chris Eubank, Michael Watson, and Gerald McClellan, to his darkest battles with depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and family breakdown, this is the most honest Nigel Benn interview ever recorded.
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🧠 In This Episode:
🥊 The origins of “The Dark Destroyer”
💔 Losing friends, losing family, losing himself
🧠 Struggles with mental health, bipolar disorder & addiction
🪖 Army life and surviving racism, violence & trauma
🧬 The truth behind the Benn vs Eubank rivalry
👨‍👦 How Conor Benn carried his father's pain into the ring vs Eubank Jr
🧠 Why Nigel believes legacy nearly destroyed them both
🕊️ Finding faith, forgiveness & fatherhood in his 60s
🇬🇧 The rise, fall and redemption of a British boxing legend
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💣 Highlights:
“I wanted to end it all...” — Nigel opens up on suicidal thoughts
“They wanted me dead… then they wanted my money” — On the McClellan fight aftermath
“Conor fought Eubank Jr for me — not for himself”
“No trainer could fix what was broken inside me.”
“I lost… and everyone disappeared.”
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00:00 Intro
02:04 Darren’s Tribute & First Impressions
05:05 Mental Health, Depression & Trauma
10:42 Early Life: Shoplifting, Racism, Army Discipline
18:41 Turning Pro & Undefeated Streak
24:59 Knockout Power & Addiction
27:26 Watson Loss & Wake-Up Call
30:02 U.S. Training & Humbling Moments
34:09 First World Title – Doug DeWitt
38:45 Benn vs Eubank I & II
43:00 Rebuilding After Loss
52:03 McClellan Fight & Aftermath
56:15 Depression, Drugs & Rock Bottom
58:24 Peace Only in the Ring
1:00:00 Training Then vs Now
1:10:40 Family, Regret & Redemption
1:14:40 Conor Benn: Legacy, Pressure & Doping Fallout
1:18:43 How Conor Wins the Rematch
1:20:10 Future Title Plans & Final Reflections
1:27:00 Closing Thoughts