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Vote Now: Greatest All-British Boxing Fight

The BBC is holding a vote for the greatest all-British boxing fight, with five iconic options including Henry Cooper v Joe Bugner and Nigel Benn v Chris Eubank, and the results will be revealed on November 11 on BBC Radio 5 Live

Vote Now: Greatest All-British Boxing Fight
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The BBC is holding a vote for the greatest all-British boxing fight, with five options for fans to choose from. The vote will close at 12:00 GMT on November 11, and the results will be revealed on BBC Radio 5 Live at 19:30 GMT on the same day.

One of the options is the 1971 fight between Henry Cooper and Joe Bugner, which took place at Wembley's Empire Pool in March of that year. Joe Bugner won the fight by a quarter of a point on points, a decision that was met with boos from the crowd.

Another option is the 1990 fight between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank, which was held at Birmingham's NEC in November. Chris Eubank forced a dramatic ninth-round stoppage to defeat Nigel Benn and claim the WBO middleweight title.

The vote also includes the 1993 fight between Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno, which took place in Cardiff in October. Lennox Lewis was defending his WBC heavyweight crown against Frank Bruno.

The BBC is inviting fans to have their say in the vote, which can be found at the bottom of their webpage. The results will be debated by 5 Live boxing pundit Steve Bunce and esteemed boxing commentator Mike Costello on BBC Radio 5 Live on November 11.

## Why it matters The vote is a chance for fans to reflect on some of the most iconic moments in British boxing history. With Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua just over a month away, the vote is a timely reminder of the rich history of the sport in the UK. The results will provide an insight into which fights are still remembered and celebrated by fans today.

## What happens next The results of the vote will be revealed on BBC Radio 5 Live on November 11, and will be debated by a panel of experts. Fans can tune in to hear the results and join in the discussion about the greatest all-British boxing fight of all time.

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