the cult boxers
The Cult: Michael Watson
Michael Watson was on the brink of his greatest victory when he suffered a severe head injury in the ring. The incredible manner in which the Londoner has recovered makes him a fitting addition to The Cult.
The Cult – Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao might seem like the perfect rags-to-riches sportsman, but his boxing career has been tarnished by some darker elements of his personality. He is a man of contrasts, and belongs in The Cult.
The Cult: Amir Khan
When Amir Khan won silver at the 2004 Olympics, many predicted a career without limits. With the 2016 Games upon us, it is fair to say that the erstwhile golden boy has experienced both glory and failure inside the ring.
The Cult: Ricky Hatton
Ricky Hatton's lethal and tactically astute body punching earned him some huge victories in the boxing ring. But through it all, the Hyde-born fighter always remained a local lad.
The Cult: Mike Tyson
To opponents and wider society, Mike Tyson instilled fear. To mark his 50th birthday, we're inducting one of the most terrifying and controversial heavyweight boxers of all time into The Cult.
The Cult: Nigel Benn
Nicknamed "The Dark Destroyer," Nigel Benn was a popular and gutsy British boxer famous for his fights with Chris Eubank. But the darkness inside Benn sometimes threatened to destroy more than just his opponents.
The Cult: Chris Eubank
The latest inductee to The Cult was a divisive British boxer whose bouts with Nigel Benn attracted huge TV audiences. To some he was an insult to his sport; to others, Chris Eubank was Simply the Best.
The Cult: Muhammad Ali
This week The Cult welcomes a man who went by many names but requires no introductions whatsoever.