Steve Collins

Steve Collins has transitioned from a decorated boxing career to various public engagements, including acting, military service, and commentary on the sport. After securing the WBO Super-Middleweight title in March 1995 with a unanimous decision victory over the undefeated Chris Eubank, Steve Collins cemented his legacy as a formidable world champion. Collins began his professional boxing career in October 1986, quickly establishing himself with 26 Irish amateur titles before his professional debut, a third-round knockout against Julio Mercado. He captured the Irish middleweight title in 1988 by defeating Sam Storey in Boston, followed by the regional American USBA middleweight title in 1989 against Kevin Watts, which he successfully defended in Atlantic City and Las Vegas.

Collins reaffirmed his dominance in September 1995, successfully defending his WBO super-middleweight title against Eubank in a highly anticipated rematch in Cork, winning by a split decision. Over the next two years, Collins successfully defended his WBO super-middleweight title six additional times, notably securing two victories against Nigel Benn in 1996. He concluded his illustrious professional boxing career in July 1997, after withdrawing from a scheduled fight against Joe Calzaghe. Collins’ career record stands at an impressive 36 wins, with 21 by knockout, and only 3 losses from 39 professional fights.

Steve Collins continues to be a prominent figure in sports, engaging in public speaking and commentary, leveraging his championship pedigree and diverse professional experience across various platforms.