Nigel Benn

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1. When was Nigel Benn born?January 22, 1964
2. What was Nigel Benn's job?1987-1996
3. What is the world championship reigns?WBO Middleweight Champion (1990), WBC Super-Middleweight Champion (1992-1996)
4. What is the career knockout percentage?83.3%
5. Who is Nigel Benn?Nigel Benn is a famous British boxer who won world titles and was known for his powerful punches.
6. What titles did Nigel Benn win?He won the WBO middleweight title in 1990, the WBC super‑middleweight title from 1992 to 1996, and the Commonwealth middleweight title from 1988 to 1989.

Sanctioning Body: An organization that governs professional boxing, setting rules and recognizing champions.
Weight Class: Categories in combat sports based on a fighter's body weight to ensure fair competition.
Knockout Ratio: A statistic representing the percentage of a boxer's wins that were achieved by knockout.
Title Defense: A boxing match where a champion fights an opponent who is challenging for their championship belt.