On this day in history, “Sugar Boy” Malinga defeats Nigel Benn

March 2nd, 1996

South African, Thulane “Sugar Boy” Malinga, conquered the super middleweight title defeating England’s Nigel Benn by split decision, in a bout that took place at the Telewest Arena in Newcastle, England. The Referee was Richard Steele, and the Judges were Chuck Williams, Chuck Giampa and Omar Mintun.