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05/28/2008 Archived Entry: "Benn vs. Logan: Ferocity Extraordinaire"
Benn vs. Logan: Ferocity Extraordinaire
By Ted Sares
Courtesy of EastsideBoxing.com
Photo courtesy of http://www.gosh.org
Nigel Benn with an unidentified lady
This one took place in 1988 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Nigel “The Dark Destroyer” Benn was 18-0 at the time, while Anthony “The Terminator” Logan from Jamaica was 15-1 (his only defeat, a UD, coming at the hands of David Noel). Both were heavy handed warriors and the match promised fireworks. Indeed, each of Benn’s prior wins had come by way of stoppage, many occurring in the first two rounds. Moreover, their respective styles were more similar than different.
The Fight - Benn immediately opened up with several hard punches that seemed to land behind the Terminator’s head but Referee Larry O'Connell felt no warning was necessary. The Destroyer continued this early attack with his trademark fury. But Logan’s punches had icing written all over them as well, and he came on towards the end of the round doing some good counterpunching and landing hard uppercuts. Then, he decked Benn with a sneaky right for a flash knockdown. Undaunted and unhurt, Benn roared back with a furious onslaught. He finished strong as he hammered his opponent against the ropes at the bell. The crowd was up and roared its approval for an electrifying round. The fight was living up to expectations.
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