BRITISH boxing legend Nigel Been has been left devastated after his beloved brother Mark died of coronavirus.
The former two-weight world champion revealed the tragic news on Instagram tonight in a heartbreaking post.
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Nigel Benn has revealed his brother Mark has died from coronavirusCredit: Getty
Benn, 56, said: “My brother Mark passed Away 2day (Covid 19).
“As we all were growing up Mark was the Joker of the Benn house hold.
“May he Rest In Peace love u Mark.”
Benn finished his career 24-years-ago after losing to Irishman Steve Collins in November 1996.
He was set for a stunning boxing comeback last year to face Sakio Bika, despite being in his 50s.
But the fight was called off after he sustained an injury in training camp, putting an end to the Birmingham bout.
The awful news comes as it was revealed the UK’s coronavirus death toll rose to 4,974 today after 621 more people died.
Fans flooded on to social media to show their support Benn – whose son Conor is currently unbeaten in the professional ranks.
One said: “I’m sorry for your loss, thoughts are with you and your family.”
Another added: “So Sorry for your loss.. Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family.”
And one commented: “Sorry Nigel to hear this may he rest in peace. My sincere condolences.”
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
