Former two-time Commonwealth Champion Michael Watson hits the bag at Repton Boxing Club ?? Michel Watson suffered near-fatal injuries in his rematch with Chris Eubank in 1991 and required a wheelchair to enter the pitch at Highbury in 1993, but the 58-year-old strode out in front of fans at The Emirates, 30 years later, to voice his support for his beloved team. The two-time Commonwealth champion has become an inspirational figure throughout sport after teaching himself to walk, speak, read and write again, despite a series of brain operations and a long spell in intensive care.