Nigel Benn is auctioning off his belts and kit to complete his transformation from pugilist to preacher.

The former super-middlewaight champion said he has settled as a minister at a church in Majorca to which he is donating a chunk of the money from the auction.

He said: "Me winning titles is not going to get me into heaven. Me knowing Jesus, that's what its all about."

The belts are expected to stir some serious interest at the auction.

"I actually don't have one boxing item in my house anymore.

"I look at the pain it caused my wife, my family and my kids so getting rid of them is the best way for me."

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