FORMER WBO middleweight and WBC super-middleweight champion Nigel Benn is appearing in Keighley in the summer.

'The Dark Destroyer' is the chief guest at a sports dinner at Victoria Hall on Thursday, June 9.

The Ilford-born boxer, who won 42 of his 48 bouts, including 35 by knockout, will be interviewed by compere Mark Peters, and there will also be a question-and-answer session.

Benn will reveal just what it took for him to become a world champion during the MJK Sports Event, and will highlight memorable moments and stories from his career, including what it was like to fight Chris Eubank in those superb contests, and how they have sparred verbally since.

Standard tickets are £35 (tables of eight) and VIP tickets £50 (round tables of ten). VIPs will not only receive a picture of the boxer, the first 50 of which will be signed, but will also meet Benn and have the best seats in the house.

There is also a two-course meal, and tickets can be purchased on 07414-960956 during office hours, thereby avoiding booking fees.