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

The 'Dark Destroyer' will be 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 at the MJK Sports Event just what it took for him to become a world champion 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) and VIPs will not only receive a picture of Benn, the first 50 of which will be signed, but will also meet the boxer 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.