Michael Watson - Revision history

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	'''Michael Watson'''(born March 15, 1965) is a former boxer from England. Born in London, he is a resident of Islington. Although he did not become a world champion, many in England see him as a hero.		'''Michael Watson'''(born March 15, 1965) is a former boxer from England. Born in London, he is a resident of Islington. Although he did not become a world champion, many in England see him as a hero.


	Watson debuted professionally as a boxer on October 16, 1984, beating Winston Wray by a knockout in round four in London. The great majority of his fights were fought in London, and only one of his fights was outside England.		Watson debuted professionally as a boxer on October 16, 1984, beating Winston Wray by a knockout in round four in London. The great majority of his fights were fought in London, and only one of his fights was outside England.
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	Watson woke up from his coma, but even then, his prognosis was not good. His neurosurgeon was afraid Watson would never speak or walk again. He spent many years at the hospital, slowly recovering some of his movements, and regaining the ability to eat regular food, read, and write simple notes. Still, in 1999, his neurosurgeon wrote that Watson would never be able to walk again.		Watson woke up from his coma, but even then, his prognosis was not good. His neurosurgeon was afraid Watson would never speak or walk again. He spent many years at the hospital, slowly recovering some of his movements, and regaining the ability to eat regular food, read, and write simple notes. Still, in 1999, his neurosurgeon wrote that Watson would never be able to walk again.

	Soon after, the ~~doctor�s~~ prognosis began to change, as Watson started getting off bed and was able to begin walking therapy. But his doctor was still a little negative: He said that Watson would have a hard time walking half the distance of a room.		Soon after, the doctor's prognosis began to change, as Watson started getting off bed and was able to begin walking therapy. But his doctor was still a little negative: He said that Watson would have a hard time walking half the distance of a room.

	On April 19, 2003, Michael Watson made headlines and became an instant national hero in England, when he was able to complete, after 6 days, the London Marathon. Finishing the race by his side were Chris Eubank and his neurosurgeon, who has become a personal friend of his.		On April 19, 2003, Michael Watson made headlines and became an instant national hero in England, when he was able to complete, after 6 days, the London Marathon. Finishing the race by his side were Chris Eubank and his neurosurgeon, who has become a personal friend of his.
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	Watson received, on February 4 of 2004, an MBE by HRH Queen Elizabeth II. She told him that she had heard of his achievements. Watson himself felt overjoyed and noted that this was the first visit to Buckingham Palace by him, his brother and his mother, although they had passed in front of the Palace many times before.		Watson received, on February 4 of 2004, an MBE by HRH Queen Elizabeth II. She told him that she had heard of his achievements. Watson himself felt overjoyed and noted that this was the first visit to Buckingham Palace by him, his brother and his mother, although they had passed in front of the Palace many times before.

	Another of Nigel ~~Benn�s~~ rivals, Gerald McClellan, went through a similar, life threatening situation, but ~~McClellan�s~~ emergency, unlike ~~Watson�s~~, occurred after a fight with Benn himself. McClellan was also told ~~he�d~~ never be able to talk or walk again, but he has slowly been recuperating both abilities too.		Another of Nigel Benn's rivals, Gerald McClellan, went through a similar, life threatening situation, but McClellan's emergency, unlike Watson's, occurred after a fight with Benn himself. McClellan was also told he'd never be able to talk or walk again, but he has slowly been recuperating both abilities too.

	The BBBC, ~~Britain�s~~ governing boxing commission, was enraged that there were no paramedics at the site, citing that not only the boxers themselves, but also the large public could be in danger if another emergency occurred to anyone during a boxing event in Britain. As a consequence of this, the regulatory body made it a requirement for boxing promoters to have ambulances, medical doctors and paramedics on the site of the boxing event. Watson was awarded $1 million ~~dollars~~, most of it to cover for his medical expenses.		The BBBC, Britain's governing boxing commission, was enraged that there were no paramedics at the site, citing that not only the boxers themselves, but also the large public could be in danger if another emergency occurred to anyone during a boxing event in Britain. As a consequence of this, the regulatory body made it a requirement for boxing promoters to have ambulances, medical doctors and paramedics on the site of the boxing event. Watson was awarded £1 million pounds, most of it to cover for his medical expenses.


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	*Five-time London champion (at all levels).		*Five-time London champion (at all levels).
	*Stopped British #1 John Beckles in 1984 in under one minute (Beckles went on to win medals at European and World championships).		*Stopped British #1 John Beckles in 1984 in under one minute (Beckles went on to win medals at European and World championships).


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Wouter at 14:31, 14 September 2022

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	After three more wins, he was given a second world title try, on June 22, 1991, against [[WBO]] world champion [[Chris Eubank]]. Watson lost a close bout by twelve round decision, and many fans and critics thought that he should have been crowned world champion that night, so the [[WBO]] ordered an immediate rematch.		After three more wins, he was given a second world title try, on June 22, 1991, against [[WBO]] world champion [[Chris Eubank]]. Watson lost a close bout by twelve round decision, and many fans and critics thought that he should have been crowned world champion that night, so the [[WBO]] ordered an immediate rematch.

	His rematch with Eubank, held on September 21, 1991, would turn out to be a turning point for ~~Watson�s~~ life. It has been called one of the most brutal fights in British boxing history. After dropping Eubank in round eleven, Watson seemed confident that victory was his. However, Eubank, probably feeling desperate to retain his title, landed a punch to ~~Watson�s~~ chin just as that same round ended and Watson fell. Watson did not recuperate completely from this punch before the next round began. Eubank felt he was behind on points and needed a knockout, so he proceeded to punish Watson along the ropes. After the fight was stopped by the referee, chaos ensued because Watson suddenly collapsed inside the ring.		His rematch with Eubank, held on September 21, 1991, would turn out to be a turning point for Watson�s life. It has been called one of the most brutal fights in British boxing history. After dropping Eubank in round eleven, Watson seemed confident that victory was his. However, Eubank, probably feeling desperate to retain his title, landed a punch to Watson�s chin just as that same round ended and Watson fell. Watson did not recuperate completely from this punch before the next round began. Eubank felt he was behind on points and needed a knockout, so he proceeded to punish Watson along the ropes. After the fight was stopped by the referee, chaos ensued because Watson suddenly collapsed inside the ring.

	[[Chris Eubank]] himself was affected after this: he went on to be defeated by [[Steve Collins]] a couple of years later, and he went through hard emotional times, as many boxers do after these types of boxing accidents, as reflected by his win-loss record after the second fight with Watson.		[[Chris Eubank]] himself was affected after this: he went on to be defeated by [[Steve Collins]] a couple of years later, and he went through hard emotional times, as many boxers do after these types of boxing accidents, as reflected by his win-loss record after the second fight with Watson.
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	Watson woke up from his coma, but even then, his prognosis was not good. His neurosurgeon was afraid Watson would never speak or walk again. He spent many years at the hospital, slowly recovering some of his movements, and regaining the ability to eat regular food, read, and write simple notes. Still, in 1999, his neurosurgeon wrote that Watson would never be able to walk again.		Watson woke up from his coma, but even then, his prognosis was not good. His neurosurgeon was afraid Watson would never speak or walk again. He spent many years at the hospital, slowly recovering some of his movements, and regaining the ability to eat regular food, read, and write simple notes. Still, in 1999, his neurosurgeon wrote that Watson would never be able to walk again.

	Soon after, the ~~doctor�s~~ prognosis began to change, as Watson started getting off bed and was able to begin walking therapy. But his doctor was still a little negative: He said that Watson would have a hard time walking half the distance of a room.		Soon after, the doctor�s prognosis began to change, as Watson started getting off bed and was able to begin walking therapy. But his doctor was still a little negative: He said that Watson would have a hard time walking half the distance of a room.

	On April 19, 2003, Michael Watson made headlines and became an instant national hero in England, when he was able to complete, after 6 days, the London Marathon. Finishing the race by his side were Chris Eubank and his neurosurgeon, who has become a personal friend of his.		On April 19, 2003, Michael Watson made headlines and became an instant national hero in England, when he was able to complete, after 6 days, the London Marathon. Finishing the race by his side were Chris Eubank and his neurosurgeon, who has become a personal friend of his.
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	Watson received, on February 4 of 2004, an MBE by HRH Queen Elizabeth II. She told him that she had heard of his achievements. Watson himself felt overjoyed and noted that this was the first visit to Buckingham Palace by him, his brother and his mother, although they had passed in front of the Palace many times before.		Watson received, on February 4 of 2004, an MBE by HRH Queen Elizabeth II. She told him that she had heard of his achievements. Watson himself felt overjoyed and noted that this was the first visit to Buckingham Palace by him, his brother and his mother, although they had passed in front of the Palace many times before.

	Another of Nigel ~~Benn�s~~ rivals, Gerald McClellan, went through a similar, life threatening situation, but ~~McClellan�s~~ emergency, unlike ~~Watson�s~~, occurred after a fight with Benn himself. McClellan was also told ~~he�d~~ never be able to talk or walk again, but he has slowly been recuperating both abilities too.		Another of Nigel Benn�s rivals, Gerald McClellan, went through a similar, life threatening situation, but McClellan�s emergency, unlike Watson�s, occurred after a fight with Benn himself. McClellan was also told he�d never be able to talk or walk again, but he has slowly been recuperating both abilities too.

	The BBBC, ~~Britain�s~~ governing boxing commission, was enraged that there were no paramedics at the site, citing that not only the boxers themselves, but also the large public could be in danger if another emergency occurred to anyone during a boxing event in Britain. As a consequence of this, the regulatory body made it a requirement for boxing promoters to have ambulances, medical doctors and paramedics on the site of the boxing event. Watson was awarded $1 million dollars, most of it to cover for his medical expenses.		The BBBC, Britain�s governing boxing commission, was enraged that there were no paramedics at the site, citing that not only the boxers themselves, but also the large public could be in danger if another emergency occurred to anyone during a boxing event in Britain. As a consequence of this, the regulatory body made it a requirement for boxing promoters to have ambulances, medical doctors and paramedics on the site of the boxing event. Watson was awarded $1 million dollars, most of it to cover for his medical expenses.

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	== Amateur Accomplishments ==		== Amateur Accomplishments ==
	Five-time London champion (at all levels).		*Five-time London champion (at all levels).
			*Stopped British #1 John Beckles in 1984 in under one minute (Beckles went on to win medals at European and World championships).
	Stopped British #1 John Beckles in 1984 in under one minute (Beckles went on to win medals at European and World championships).

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	Stopped British #1 John Beckles in 1984 in under one minute (Beckles went on to win medals at European and World championships).		Stopped British #1 John Beckles in 1984 in under one minute (Beckles went on to win medals at European and World championships).

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Emaster: removed category: "Category:Boxers who survived from a ring accident"

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	Stopped British #1 John Beckles in 1984 in under one minute (Beckles went on to win medals at European and World championships).		Stopped British #1 John Beckles in 1984 in under one minute (Beckles went on to win medals at European and World championships).

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	Stopped British #1 John Beckles in 1984 in under one minute (Beckles went on to win medals at European and World championships).		Stopped British #1 John Beckles in 1984 in under one minute (Beckles went on to win medals at European and World championships).

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Matthew Sanderson: /* Amateur Accomplishments */

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Amateur Accomplishments

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	== Amateur Accomplishments ==		== Amateur Accomplishments ==
	Five-time London champion at all levels.		Five-time London champion (at all levels).

	~~Beat~~ British #1 John Beckles in 1984 in under one minute (Beckles went on to win medals at European and World championships).		Stopped British #1 John Beckles in 1984 in under one minute (Beckles went on to win medals at European and World championships).

Matthew Sanderson: /* Amateur Accomplishments */

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	== Amateur Accomplishments ==		== Amateur Accomplishments ==
	~~Suffered first defeat in 1981 Junior ABA final (71kg)~~		Five-time London champion at all levels.

	~~Won NABC Class C title~~ in ~~January~~ 1984 (~~75kg)~~		Beat British #1 John Beckles in 1984 in under one minute (Beckles went on to win medals at European and World championships).

	~~1984 London ABA Champion (75kg, beat reigning British ABA champion John~~ Beckles)