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Michael Watson MBE (born 15 March 1965) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 1991. He held the Commonwealth middleweight title from 1989 to 1991, and challenged three times for a world title between 1990 and 1991.
Feb 18, 2021 · Michael Watson suffered a near-fatal brain injury and spent 40 days in a coma after boxing against Chris Eubank, who still struggles to comprehend what happened on that...
Sep 22, 2016 · A story of a boxer who suffered a bleed on the brain in a title fight with Chris Eubank in 1991 and survived against all odds. Learn how Watson's life changed after the incident and how he copes with the consequences today.
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The remarkable Michael Watson MBE invites us into his home and talks about his battles with Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank and recovering from a near-fatal brain i...
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Michael Watson is a retired British boxer who competed from 1984 to 1991. He held the WBO world middleweight title in 1990 and challenged for the WBA world middleweight title in 1989, but suffered a severe brain injury in his second fight with Chris Eubank.
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Apr 19, 2023 · Former boxer Michael Watson, who suffered near-fatal injuries in his rematch with Chris Eubank in 1991, made an emotional return to Arsenal football club 30 years later. He has since completed the London Marathon, earned an MBE and defied expectations with his inspiring recovery.
Michael Watson was a top British boxer who suffered permanent brain damage after a title fight with Chris Eubank in 1991. His case led to improved safety measures in boxing, but also to a long legal battle for compensation.
