Here's a good article over at The Boxing Tribune about Dublin-born Steve Collins (“The Celtic Warrior”) written by Ted Sares.
Since “The Celtic Warrior” (as the Dublin-born Collins was known) will be forever linked with the great Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn, his compelling body of work warrants another look.
After amassing an 82-8 amateur record, Collins fought from 1986 through 1997 and retired with a 36-3 record. Amazingly, he book-ended his career with 16 wins at the start and 15 at the end–with a beginning and ending TKO as icing on the cake. The last nine were world title steve collins2fights. Even more impressive is that this dominant iron-chinned Irishman retired as WBO Super Middleweight Title holder, something few champions ever accomplish.