Nigel Benn Signed Boxing Glove comes professionally framed with a certificate of authenticity on the back. Nigel Gregory Benn is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 1996. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the WBO middleweight title in 1990 and the WBC super-middleweight title from 1992 to 1996. At regional level he held the Commonwealth middleweight title from 1988 to 1989. Nicknamed “The Dark Destroyer” for his formidable punching power and aggressive fighting style, Benn retired with an 83.3% knockout-to-win ratio.