Michael Watson made emotional return to Arsenal after club helped his remarkable recovery 30 years ago

Former boxing champion Michael Watson made an emotional return to Arsenal football club, 30 years after the team held a benefit day to help his remarkable recovery.

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.

Watson completed the London marathon over six days in 2003, an incredible feat, and a year later he was awarded the MBE by Queen Elizabeth II for services to disability sport.

In 2017, Watson was the victim of a carjacking, suffering physical seizures following the incident, but he continues to defy expectations with his inspiring recovery.

"It was so overwhelming [to receive an MBE], Watson told Sky Sports, when he appeared on Sky Sports News last September.

"I'm in the best form and shape ever. I feel great.

"I'm training every day. I'm in the gym, working out on the pads, and I feel absolutely fantastic."