1. Michael Watson was born on 15 March 1965 and is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 1991.
12 Facts About Michael Watson
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Michael Watson held the Commonwealth middleweight title from 1989 to 1991, and challenged three times for a world title between 1990 and 1991.
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Michael Watson transferred to the Colvestone Boxing Club where he trained and sparred for over a year with Kirkland Laing, Dennis Andries, and Darren Dyer.
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Michael Watson, initially seen as the underdog, won the fight in just over 30 seconds, and was seen as a hope for a boxing medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
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Moments later, Eubank was back on his feet and connected with a devastating uppercut, which caused Michael Watson to fall back and hit the back of his head against the ropes.
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Referee Roy Francis stopped the fight in round 12, after which Michael Watson collapsed in the ring.
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Michael Watson spent 40 days in a coma and had six brain operations to remove a blood clot.
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The judge said that this was "sadly a long way short of the damages that [Michael Watson] would have received had the defendants had the money or had they been insured".
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On 19 April 2003 Michael Watson completed the London Marathon, walking two hours each morning and afternoon for six days.
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On 4 February 2004 Michael Watson was awarded the MBE by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to disability sport.
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Michael Watson was announced as a torchbearer in the 2012 Paralympic relay.
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Michael Watson admitted that he has never resented Eubank for the injury.