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Nigel Benn was born on January 22, 1964, in Ilford, England. He was a prolific young fighter with a phenomenal record of 41 wins and just one loss in the amateur ranks.
Between 1982 and 1984 Benn served in the British Army for The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, winning all the army boxing titles up to heavyweight.