Benn was a hero of mine as a young amateur. I tried to base my style on his, and I'd watch his fights constantly. I had a few people say I reminded them of Benn after a competition once and it was the greatest compliment.
One of my old coaches fought him in an army bout. Got battered, haha. Another old coach of mine fought Derek Chisora and got battered, too. As they say, 'those who can't, teach.' 
One of the guys who trained us was a small guy from i think Jamaica & he worked in our Armoury & stores.
when i first met him he was always grinning & honestly i thought who the fuck is this guy.
was as hard as nails & i remember being told a story of him Boxing against a Para. He confirmed the story as i asked him about it.. he was fighting this guy & he raised a hand to distract the guy & it worked & he punched the guy & won.
I remember some called him Toot Toot but he was a great guy.
he said to me one time before a meal drink a large glass of water if trying to lose weight !
