Get to know Herbie Hide’s net worth and personal life details

From 1989 to 2010, Herbie Hide, the Dancing Destroyer, dominated the British and global boxing scene. Hide, who was once referred to as the second coming of Muhammad Ali, had a colourful career marked by boxing records, philanthropy, and jail stints. Dig into this article as Sports Brief dives through history to reveal the details of Herbie Hide’s net worth and life story.

Was Herbie Hide a World Champion? Throughout his 21-year-long career, Hide scooped various national, regional and international heavyweight championship titles. Scroll down and learn more about the boxing champion's success in and out of the ring.

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Where was Herbie Hide born?

The former heavyweight champion was born in Amuazari, a rural town in Imo State, Nigeria. Details of his biological father remain unknown. Reports suggest that his mother, Tina Grace Maduagwu, moved with young Herbert to Norfolk, Norwich, in Britain, where she married Alan Hide Sr., a British engineer.

How old is Herbie Hide?

Born on 27th August 1971, the retired boxer is 52 years old as of December 2023. Based on his age, Hide's zodiac sign is Virgo.

What is Herbie Hide's nationality?

The Amuazari native is a British-Nigerian national. Although his life began in Nigeria, he studied and honed his talent, eventually representing the country in international and global bouts.

How tall is Herbie Hide?

The two-time WBO Heavyweight Champion is six feet and two inches tall (188 centimetres). At his prime, Hide weighed 189.5 pounds (86 kilograms).

What is Herbie Hide's net worth?

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According to various sources, Herbie Hide’s net worth ranges between $1 million and $5 million. Details of his career earnings are yet to be revealed to the public.

As one of the pioneer athletes of Nigerian descent, Herbie seemingly had a successful career. However, he was forced to declare bankruptcy on two occasions.

In 1999, he filed for bankruptcy with a British court after failing to pay debts owed to him. According to court records, the filing was annulled in December 2000. In 2009, reports emerged alleging that a Norwich County Court had made a bankruptcy order against him.

Houses and cars

In 2003, a report by the Guardian revealed that the professional boxer owned an apartment in Hollywood in Miami, Florida, and a mansion in Bawburgh, Norwich in Norfolk, England. Following a burglary at Herbie Hide's house in Miami in 2002, he moved his family to a five-bedroom home in Las Vegas worth $700,000.

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The Guardian report also states that he owned a Mercedes Benz then. He also bought a piece of land in the Guzape district of Abuja, Nigeria, in 2020.

Career

As an amateur boxer, the Dancing Destroyer debuted on January 1, 1989. In October of the same year, he began his professional career. Scroll down for a summary of his amateur and professional boxing journey.

Who did Herbie Hide fight?

According to BoxRec, Hide fought in five matches during his amateur career against Henry Akinwande, Denzil Browne, Nelson Smith, Martin Brown, and an unknown fighter. Speaking to the media, his WBO Heavyweight title opponent, Michael Bentt, recounted experiences of their encounter, saying,

"That guy had an unbelievable punching power, and I do not know where he got it from."

According to Bentt's account, Riddick Bowe, who fought against Hide and won the 1995 WBO World Heavyweight Title, also said,

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"That dude was the hardest puncher I ever faced in a boxing ring. He had frightening power. He defied the laws of physics.”

The boxer won four of the five matches with an average knockout percentage of 50%. Have a look at a summary of his most outstanding Pro-boxing bouts, according to the British and Irish Boxing Authority.

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What was Herbie Hide's boxing record?

Between his pro-boxing debut in October 1989 and his retirement in 2010, Herbert won 49 matches and lost four in 53 bouts played over 196 rounds. The former heavyweight and cruiserweight pro-boxer had a knockout percentage of 87.76%.

Quick facts

Unknown to many, the 1993 BBBofC British Heavyweight Champion struggled with stammering, a speech condition that also affected his contender and friend, Michael Bentt. Here are more facts about the heavy hitter.

1. Who is Herbie Hide's wife?

The Dancing Destroyer is married to Helen Hide. Details of the couple's marriage remain unknown to the public.

2. Who is Herbie Hide's son?

Herbert's sons, Harrison and Henry Hide, are boxers. Henry, one of the second-generation boxers, made his amateur debut in 2019, registering his first win against Jack Course. In an interview with the Eastern Daily Press, the proud father said,

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"His first word as a baby was not mummy or daddy. It was jab. He was born into a world of boxing, and it is in his blood. It is his choice, but I am here to help and advise him."

3. Who is Herbie Hide's daughter?

According to tabloids, Hide has one daughter, identified as Hana or Hannah. Details of her life story have yet to be revealed to the public.

4. What happened to Herbie Hide the Boxer?

Aside from bankruptcy, Herbie faced numerous legal troubles and was arrested multiple times. His latest encounter with the law in 2013 involved a drug deal with Mazher Mahmood, an undercover journalist. Mahmood, who posed as a wealthy sheikh. The sting landed Hide in prison for 22 months for conspiring to supply illicit substances.

5. What is Herbie Hide doing now?

Unlike many famous boxers, with his sons, the hard hitter has taken a back seat, choosing to support on the sidelines. He keeps a low profile with little social media engagement and appearances.

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Final word

The British heavyweight was known for hard-hitting punches that once put his contender, Michael Bentt, on a four-day coma. Despite his professional success, Herbie Hide’s net worth does not compare to most boxers of his calibre.

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