Steve Collins vs Nigel Benn II
On November 9, 1996, Steve Collins (33-3, 18 KOs), the super-middleweight WBO champion, defends his title against former world champion Nigel Benn (42-4-1, 35 KOs).
Collins vs Benn II Stats
Steve Collins is coming in to the fight on a 12-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate; his last fight was a 4th round TKO victory over Benn, 4 months and 3 days ago. Nigel Benn is on a 2-fight losing streak with a 74% KO rate, with his last fight being a 4th round TKO loss to Collins, 4 months and 3 days ago.
Collins vs Benn II Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Steve Collins at 99-1 winning odds. Nigel Benn really doesn't have much to present against Collins.
Collins vs Benn II Result
In the rematch, the challenger refused to continue the fight in the 6th round, and Steve Collins is crowned the new super-middleweight world champion. Collins improves his record to 34-3 (19 KOs), while Benn adds a loss to his record at 42-5-1.