Nigel Benn Pins and Buttons
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Description: The May 1989 meeting between Nigel Benn and Michael Watson brought together two of Britain's most highly regarded middleweights at Finsbury Park, London. Benn, known as 'The Dark Destroyer', arrived as the unbeaten Commonwealth middleweight champion, boasting an extraordinary record of 22 victories, all by knockout. His challenger, Michael Watson, nicknamed 'The Force', brought a record of 21 wins, one defeat and one draw, with 17 stoppages. Both men were ranked among the world's leading middleweights, adding considerable significance to this Commonwealth championship contest, which was scheduled for 12 rounds and televised live.
