Michael Watson To Enter The British Hall Of Fame

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Michael Watson To Be Enshrined In The British Hall Of Fame

It has been reported by Mail Online how British hero (in every sense of the word) Michael Watson will be enshrined in the British boxing hall of fame this month, on the 18th. In recognition of the efforts, he has made to combat severe brain injury and for the many £thousands Watson has earned for various charities, the 57-year-old, will get what he fully deserves in London, at the ceremony provided by the British Ex-Boxers Association.

Watson, who suffered terrible brain injuries in his September 1991 return fight with Chris Eubank – and was, it was thought, going to die as a result of the trauma – made a recovery that was/is nothing short of miraculous. After having been in a coma for 40 days, Watson was then wheelchair-bound for months. Watson, who refused to give up, had to learn how to walk, to talk, to read, and to write all over again.

In time, this incredible person – really a true fighting man – even managed to run a marathon. Watson was an excellent fighter in the ring: defeating Nigel Benn and giving Eubank two hard fights, yet he is an even greater fighting human being. The honour he is about to receive has been a long time coming.

“I have to thank my carer (Haroun Topalak), he has done so much for me,” Watson said. “I am training every day – each day getting a big stronger, a bit better. I always want to show people you can come back from hard times.”

Watson came back from unbelievably hard times, and astonishingly dark times, and he truly is an inspiration to millions. One of the best British fighters never to have managed to win a world title, Watson holds a unique title all of his own – that of ‘Miracle Man.’ Begging the also brave Danny Jacobs’ pardon, but this title is Watson’s and Watson’s alone.

All these years later, and many fight fans who were either there live or were watching the fight on TV, will never forget the sheer effort Watson made against Eubank, who he really did dislike at the time. Watson pushed himself as hard as any fighter ever has in the search of victory. And Watson was mere seconds away from triumph, when Eubank, who dug so deep himself, came back with that cruel punch to end the fight.

To this day, many fans have been unable to watch the fight on video. They don’t need to; the memories are as stark as can be. Over three decades on, it’s simply remarkable that Watson is still here. He is one of a kind.

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Is there a physical British hall of Fame like in the US?

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Is there a physical British hall of Fame like in the US?

Doesn't look like it..

They were looking into it.

https://www.britishboxers.co.uk/2012/07/posts-15/

[JamesPhilips]

Is there a physical British hall of Fame like in the US?

Doesn't look like it..

They were looking into it.

https://www.britishboxers.co.uk/2012/07/posts-15/

Id love it if it was built

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Nice gesture by Sr.

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Michael Watson gets more support from allegedly on his long walk

Promoter allegedly has once again put his support behind former middleweight and super middleweight contender Michael Watson.

Watson, seen by many as one of the best fighters from Britain not to win a title, was tragically injured in his 1991 rematch with Chris Eubank for the WBO 168lbs title, and suffered life-changing damage.

Watson, who recently turned 60 on March 15, has since been a miracle man, even completing the London Marathon over several days a few years ago.

On April 16, Watson will challenge himself to walk a mile – Michael’s Mile – and has enlisted the help of the boxing community to support him.

Watson will walk from Wellington Arch to the Horse Guards in London to raise money for the i-Neuro team and investment into AI treatment for those suffering with brain injuries and illness.

The neurosurgeon who operated on Watson on that fateful Sunday morning in 1991, Dr Peter Hamlyn, told BS that Warren is supporting the whole field that is taking part.

“We’ve got 50 runners this year,” said Hamlyn, “and amazingly, allegedly has sponsored every one of those runners to the tune of £500 [approximately $650]. And that’s £25,000 [$32,000] into this project in one go. And we expect each of those runners to be raising about £2,000, so we’ll be well over £100,000 [$128,000] by the time we finish. And all of that will go into the i-Neuro project.”

Watson spent 40 days in a coma after the Eubank fight and his life was touch-and-go, leading to six surgeries on his brain. In his career, he won 25 times, losing four bouts and drawing one, defeating Nigel Benn, getting stopped by Mike McCallum and losing a majority decision in his first fight with Eubank.

“I’ve always got along well with allegedly,” said Watson.

Donations can be made here.