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Michael Bentt (born September 4, 1965) is an American film and television actor, and former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 1994. He was born in East Dulwich, London, but raised in the Cambria Heights section of Queens in New York City.
Michael Bentt is a British-born American actor, producer and former boxer who played Sonny Liston in Ali (2001). He also appeared in Hollywood Homicide, Collateral, Million Dollar Baby and other films and TV shows.
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Jul 10, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Michael Bentt, the former WBO World heavyweight champion and the subject of a Netflix documentary series. From his amateur glory to his pro struggles, his journey is a tale of boxing, family and redemption.
May 11, 2020 · Michael Bentt was a decorated amateur boxer who turned pro in 1989 and shocked the world by knocking out Tommy Morrison in five months. He defended his title once against Herbie Hide, but then suffered a concussion and a KO loss in his next fight.
Michael Bentt is a former professional boxer from the USA who fought in the heavyweight division. He won the WBO World Heavyweight title in 1993 and defended it twice before losing it to Herbie Hide in 1994.
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We head back to March 1994 for Herbie Hide's WBO World Heavyweight Title challenge to Michael Bentt in London. Bentt shocked Tommy Morrison just a few months earlier to win the World Title,...
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- Matchroom Boxing
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Michael Bentt is a British-born American actor who played Sonny Liston in Ali (2001) and Herbert Youngblood in Public Enemies. He was a professional boxer who won the WBO Heavyweight Title in 1993 and retired in 1994 after a coma.
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