On 22 June 1991 at Earl's Court, he met Chris Eubank in another opportunity for the world middleweight title. Eubank won by a majority decision of 116–113, 115–113 and 114–114, close enough to incur dissent from some commentators and supporters.

Feb 18, 2021 · The Chris Eubank vs Michael Watson WBO super-middleweight champion fight took place on September 21, 1991 in White Hart Lane, London. In the famous fight Watson suffered a near-fatal injury.

Feb 18, 2021 · Michael Watson suffered a near-fatal brain injury and spent 40 days in a coma after boxing against Chris Eubank, who still struggles to comprehend what happened on that fateful night

Feb 18, 2021 · Chris Eubank breaks down and weeps remembering the fight that almost killed his opponent Michael Watson - moments before his former rival surprises him to say 'I love you Chris. Let's move...

Sep 21, 2021 · In 2021, Chris Eubank appeared on Piers Morgan's Life Stories, with Watson in the audience. During the interview, Eubank was asked about his memories of the Watson fight and broke down in...

Sep 24, 1999 · Boxer Michael Watson was among the top three British fighters when Chris Eubank threw the final uppercut in their 1991 title fight. It ended his career and left him permanently...

Sep 21, 2021 · What has happened to Michael Watson since? In 2003, Watson completed the London Marathon by walking two hours every morning for six days. Finishing the race beside him were Chris Eubank and the neurosurgeon who operated on him, both of whom had become close personal friends.

Sep 22, 2016 · When he faced Chris Eubank on 21 September 1991, Watson was a man in peak physical condition. The archetypal boxer, seemingly built of nothing but lean muscle, the 26-year-old was champing...

Jul 23, 2021 · Michael Watson has relived his near-fatal fight against Chris Eubank almost 30 years ago. Watson is on a mission to help others overcome the odds after his miracle recovery. So they stare as...

Jan 19, 2024 · Just three months earlier, Chris Eubank had made the final defence of his WBO middleweight title, with a majority decision over Michael Watson. His record improved to 28-0 with 16 KOs. Eubank relinquished his title in order to fight …