Michael Watson to be inducted into the British boxing hall of fame

EXCLUSIVE: Three-time world title challenger Michael Watson to be inducted into the British boxing hall of fame following his inspirational recovery from near fatal brain injury

• Michael Watson spent 40 days battling for his life after a brutal knockout in 1991
• He had to relearn how to talk, read, write and walk after six years in a wheelchair
• The 57-year-old has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charities

Michael Watson will be inducted into the British boxing hall of fame later this month in recognition of the inspiration he has provided in his fight against severe brain injuries suffered in the ring 31 years ago.

The three-time world title challenger, who spent 40 days battling for his life in a coma after a brutal knockout by Chris Eubank in 1991, will be honoured by the British Ex-Boxers Association at a ceremony in London on September 18.

Since suffering his horrific injuries, which required Watson to relearn how to talk, read, write and walk after six years in a wheelchair, Watson has gone on to run a marathon and has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charities.

Michael Watson will be honoured by the British Ex-Boxers Association at a ceremony in London

The 57-year-old told Sportsmail: ‘Going in the hall of fame is a true honour and a privilege. It has really touched my heart that fans and people have not forgotten me and that I have been able to do good from my situation. I am blessed. This has made me very happy.

‘I have to thank my carer (Haroun Topalak), he has done so much for me. I am training every day – Every day getting a bit stronger, a bit better. 

‘I always want to show people you can come back from hard times.’

Watson spent 40 days battling for his life in a coma after a knockout by Chris Eubank in 1991

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