Boxing. Nigel Benn (United Kingdom, 42-2-1, 35 KOs) vs Thulani Malinga (South Africa, 40-9, 17 KOs). Full Fight Highlights. Nearly four years after their extremely close first encounter, WBC super middleweight champion Nigel Benn stepped into the ring with Thulani “Sugar Boy” Malinga once again. Benn brought his trademark pressure and punching power, while the experienced South African challenger presented the same difficult combination of movement, a long jab and sharp counterpunching. With unfinished business from their first meeting, the two rivals met again with the world championship at stake. 🏆 Title on the line: WBC World Super Middleweight Championship 📅 Date: March 2, 1996 📍 Venue: Telewest Arena, Newcastle, England, UK 👨‍⚖️ Referee: Richard Steele 📝 Official scorecards: Chuck Giampa 114-112 | Omar Mintun Sr. 111-115 | Chuck Williams 109-118 🥊 Become a sponsor & get even more explosive fight highlights ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YLPwl-Y4w6R2qrW9SABMQ/join 💪 Thank you, champ! Footage rights provided by WSC Sports - https://tinyurl.com/TimelessBoxing #NigelBenn #ThulaniMalinga #Boxing #BoxingHighlights #BennMalinga2 #sports #TimelessBoxing