Ranking Boxers Who've Been on I'm a Celebrity Get Me out of Here on Ring Talent

Considering the diet restriction, plus the physical and mental challenges the contestants are put through, you'd think boxers would be perfect for ITV's reality show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

The popular show sees a group of celebrities dropped into the Australian rainforest and cut off from the rest of the world. There are no phones, no family and no fridge to raid when you get a bit peckish.

Living in the wild, the contestants have to complete tasks to earn stars that can be converted into food for the rest of the camp.

Chris Eubank was the latest fighter to take up the challenge, appearing in the 15th series. However, the two-time world champion failed to be crowned king of the jungle.

So much for "Simply The Best"—Eubank was knocked out by Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley (in a vote, not literally knocked out).

But is he the best fighter to ever go on the show?

Here Bleacher Report ranks the pugilists who have sat around the camp fire. To be clear—this list is based on boxing ability, not their performances in the wild.

5. Andrew Flintoff

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Professional record: 1-0

I know, I know—Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff was a cricketer. However, he did have one professional fight in his short (but successful) boxing career.

The former England captain defeated Richard Dawson in a heavyweight contest at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, back in November 2012.

Flintoff even had to climb off the canvas to win, having been knocked down by his rival in Round 2.

It wasn't a great spectacle (you can watch the fight on YouTube), but the Lancastrian deserved great credit for putting himself through an intense fitness regime to be ready for the bout.

He quit while he was ahead, opting to hang up the gloves rather than carry on fighting.

Flintoff was a knockout in his appearance on Australia's version of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, being crowned king of the jungle at the end of the inaugural series of the show Down Under.

It was a sweet victory on Australian soil for Flintoff, who had been in charge of the England cricket team when they were whitewashed 5-0 in the 2006/07 Ashes series.

4. Joe Bugner

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Professional record: 69-13-1 (41 KOs)

Born in Hungary, raised in Britain but now living in Australia, Joe Bugner was a heavyweight who won the British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight titles.

However, he missed out on becoming a world champion (of any note) when he lost to the great Muhammad Ali in 1975.

Bugner retired on several occasions, only to be tempted back to boxing. He was beaten by Frank Bruno in 1987, and it seemed like that was the end of his career.

But back he came again. A victory over James "Bonecrusher" Smith, achieved at the age of 48 and 110 days, saw him pick up the lightly regarded World Boxing Federation heavyweight belt in 1998.

He appeared in the ninth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, becoming the eighth contestant to be eliminated.

The eventual winner that year? Chef Gino D'Acampo, of course.

3. David Haye

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Professional record: 26-2 (24 KOs)

David Haye may not be ranked first on this list, but he has achieved the best result of any boxer who has appeared in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.

The two-weight world champion finished third in the 12th series, as he was beaten to the title by Ashley Roberts (a former Pussycat Doll, apparently) and EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks.

The biggest issue for Haye in the jungle? The diet, as he told Hannah Wales of the Mirror: "There's having the camera on you the whole time, being around people that don't know—but it is the constant lack of food that is toughest. You can feel yourself getting smaller, skinnier and skinnier."

The Hayemaker was a hit on the show following his knockout successes in the ring.

Haye won a world title at cruiserweight before stepping up to heavyweight, becoming the WBA champion when he defeated giant Russian Nikolai Valuev on points.

However, he fell short in his attempt to dethrone Wladimir Klitschko—blaming a toe injury for the loss—and it seemed a shoulder injury in 2013 had cut short his career.

Now, though, the Londoner is making a comeback (to boxing, not the jungle). He is scheduled to face Mark de Mori on January 16, 2016, per Jeff Powell of the Daily Mail.

2. Chris Eubank

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Professional record: 45-5-2 (23 KOs)

Chris Eubank was a boxer many loved to hate. His strutting around the ring pre-fight, plus the outlandish wardrobe choices and unusual vocabulary, meant many never warmed to him.

However, while you could question his choice of clothes, there was no doubting Eubank's ability in the ring.

He won world titles at both middle and super middleweight, while his rivalry with Nigel Benn pushed the pair into the mainstream media.

Eubank was also involved in two notable fights with Michael Watson, the second for the wrong reasons. Watson fell into a coma after losing, with a near-fatal blood clot on his brain requiring six operations to be removed.

After that, Eubank was never quite the same fighter. He lost twice to Steve Collins before moving up to cruiserweight, failing twice to take the WBO belt from Carl Thompson.

Perhaps, though, the man once known as "Simply The Best" (he now goes by the nickname "English") could be ready to make a ring return.

During his time in the jungle, Eubank hinted of the possibility of a third bout with Benn (via Mark Jefferies of the Mirror): "Of course there is a part of Eubank that wants to get back in the ring with Nigel Benn. If you are listening, I am in the jungle and I am getting fit boy."

1. Nigel Benn

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Professional record: 42-5-1 (35 KOs)

As I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! is an entertainment show, it seems only right that Nigel Benn should top our list.

"The Dark Destroyer" definitely entertained during his career in the ring. He was known for his warrior spirit, with a willingness to get involved in a scrap seeing him become a crowd favourite.

Benn won world titles at middle and super middleweight, and his final record is only ruined by three straight defeats to finish his career.

He also lost to Chris Eubank, back in 1990, while the much-anticipated rematch three years later finished in a draw.

While they were the best of enemies, Benn and Eubank were definitely good for each other's bank balance. Now could we see a third bout between the pair?

Benn seems keen, responding to Eubank's televised comments by tweeting, "Mate I'm also fitter than ever. Let's get this thing on Chris Eubank but no more games."

As for his own appearance on the show, the former soldier set the trend when he was on the first boxer to go into the jungle in the very first series in 2002.

He lasted 10 days, with only Uri Geller being eliminated before him. Tony Blackburn went on to pip Tara Palmer-Tomkinson for the crown.

Which boxer would you like to see appear in the jungle next? Send in your suggestions via the comments section.