Michael Watson thanked his fans for their support 30 years after he suffered a near fatal brain injury that night, which changed the course of boxing forever.

MICHAEL WATSON thanks his fans across the country for their support and love over the past 30 year.

He believes that the near fatal brain injury suffered by Chris Eubank in their tragic fight at White Hart Lane on Sept 21st 1991 has changed the way boxing is done.

Watson is not bitter, even though he was partially disabled.

SunSport spoke with him, saying: "My life has been full and the British people have been amazing to me. I have no regrets.

"As I stated recently, we must move on and I don’t have any ill will towards Chris.

He apologised, but he didn’t have to. It is what I'm most proud of, though, that the incident that happened to me on that night made everyone take stock and realize that boxing needed to be safer.

"We now have all the medical equipment that we need at ringside as well as paramedics, ambulances, and stand-by.

"Hopefully that has prevented other boxers from getting more serious injuries."

British boxing is now unrecognizable from the tragic night Watson's life was in danger.

Paramedics weren't required at shows in 1991 because of the lax rules surrounding the sport.

The lack of security meant that doctors who were in White Hart Lane as an unofficial representative were unable reach the wounded fighter amid chaos.

Every fighter receives world-leading care, regardless of whether they are fighting in a small Scottish hall or at the 80,000 Wembley Stadium matchdown.

Robert Smith, the general secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control, helps to run 300 fights in a typical year. He has never been more proud of the way our version of the sport runs.

Smith stated to SunSport that a British television show should have a paramedic who is fully trained and equipped with all the necessary equipment and the skills needed to treat an unconscious or conscious patient.

"A minimum of two doctors must be present at any given show, and one must be an anaesthetist.

"Every venue has designated medical rooms for manageable problems that don't need hospital treatment like cuts.

"Anyone is transported to the hospital if there is a show.

"There have been many changes over the years.

"We now have much better security. We stopped the Boxers from having their own security team.

"I heard later that White Hart Lane doctors had trouble getting to Michael because of the fans. Since then, everything has advanced by leaps and bounds."

The Board, which is made up of members from all walks of society and includes medical professionals, meets at least once per year to discuss medical advances.

Smith said, "Something went horribly wrong that night." It is my job to ensure that nothing like this happens again, and that they receive excellent care."

Eubank has spoken often about the pain that haunts his over the Watson fight, but the two have since formed an unbreakable bond.

Eubank's brutal boxing style was tempered as he fought with the man he had hurt in the heat.

In February, the pair reunited and Eubank attempted to explain why Watson and men like him are so special.

Piers Morgan was told by Eubank that fighting is the best way to get attention. The first instinct of a man to protect is to fight.

"No matter what your situation, you can overcome it. We do that.

Eubank was asked about the impact that night had on his life on that ITV stage.
He struggled to express his emotions and words, but a voice on the studio floor stood up to help him.

Michael Watson shouted, "Let's go Chris, it’s all right, It's OK, bruv!"

"Peace, love. I love you Chris. It's all history. We were born warriors."