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Published 10:53 29 Jun 2017 BST
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Collins defeated 'The Dark Destroyer' on two occasions in 1996, retaining his WBO super-middleweight title in the process. And Benn wants vengeance, insisting that a third fight could take place in October or November.
"It's about the final chapter," Benn said. "It's about closure. "I was going backwards and forwards with Chris [Eubank] and I thought: 'I wouldn't have a problem with Steve.' So I asked him if he wants to fight. He said yes. No mucking about."
Benn retired immediately after his pair of defeats to 'The Celtic Warrior' but he wants one last chance to get that win against the only man to beat him twice.
Dublin's Collins is open to the fight and was refreshingly honest when he gave his reasons for being so.
"It's just about money, a payday which will allow me to buy some more land," he said.
"I have no problem for Nigel. I have a lot of respect. I like him."The sons of both men, Conor Benn and Steve Collins Jr. are now respected professional boxers in their own rights but the old dogs want to prove that there's a bit more fight in them yet.
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