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Nigel benn vs gerald mcclellan fight boxing history. For it was the savage fight that her brother gerald mcclellan engaged in with british hero nigel benn that tragically left the gman, as gerald was known, permanently disabled. I agree it was a great fight, but with tragic consequences. Nigel benn, now 55, who will fight sakio bika, knows from the plight of. February 25th 1995, nigel benn and gerald mcclellan staged one of the most explosive battles ever.

Shortly after the match ended, mcclellan collapsed and fell into a coma for two weeks. Blackburn began assisting former middleweight champion gerald gman mcclellan, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in his 1995 bout against nigel benn. For mcclellands mad trainer to come out 12 yrs later claiming benn was diddling in steroids was quite frankly laughable. Reference was made to kevin mitchells excellent book war, baby yellow jersey press 2001 as well as teddy blackburns forgotten warrior article in boxing monthly september 2001. Nigel gregory benn born 22 january 1964 is a british former professional boxer who. Boxing who remembers gerald mcclellan vs nigel benn. Gerald mcclellan was a professional boxing match contested on 25 february 1995 for the wbc super middleweight championship. Not a single one of these is a sensible or convincing reason to fight again. Frank warren recalls nigel benn vs gerald mcclellan fight. Nigel benn vs gerald mcclellan probably the greatest fight ever to be staged on british soil official onsite 42 page programme signed by nigel benn, billed sudden impact.

Nigel benn against gerald mcclellan was one of the most compelling fights to be ever staged in a british ring. Nigel benns comeback at the age of 55 is a dangerous temptation. Good read or listen about a great fighter in boxing and life. What is everyones opinion on this fight, mcclellan coach at the time reckons nigel benn was juiced on steroids, what do you think. Gerald allen mcclellan born october 23, 1967 is an american retired professional boxer. Only in mcclellans case, perhaps not quite as superb as he might have gone on to be. The tenth year that former middleweight champion gerald mcclellan has struggled with life since his fight with nigel benn left gerald with permanent brain damage.

Nigel benn vs gerald mcclellan was a professional boxing match contested on 25 february 1995 for the wbc super middleweight championship. There was an emotional reunion at heathrow on wednesday for retired boxing brothers nigel benn and michael watson. February 25th 1995, nigel benn and gerald mcclellan staged one of the most. For anyone with advanced knowledge of the sport this read was a breath of fresh air. He is a twotime middleweight world champion, having held the wbo title from 1991 to 1992, and the wbc title from 1993 to 1995. Fight record1987 28 jan graeme ahmed england ko 2 3 apr kevin roper england ko 1 22 apr bob njeuwenhui. I picture gerald mcclellan in a ring with nigel benn but maybe theyre just labels on a whiskey pint, theyre on the shelf next to each. The glamour of violence and millions of other books are available for.

Nigel benn v gerald mcclellan the tragic fight continues to haunt this is the stuff of the fight game. Benn was victorious when mcclellan was counted out in the 10th round while dropped on one knee. A new itv1 documentary revolving around the infamous world championship bout between nigel benn and gerald mcclellan in february 1995. Nigel benn talks about gerald mcclellan saddo boxing. Nigel benns boxing comeback fight off after fighters. Nigel benn vs gerald mcclellan one tragic fight night in.

Nigel benn to have brain scanner and surgeon ringside for. Nigel benn set to fight former world supermiddleweight. Nigel benn is the author of nigel benn the dark destroyer 3. Benn was victorious when mcclellan was counted out in the. Super fast service and the book is in great condition. Nigel benn recounts the tragic events of his legendary wbc super middleweight. Original vintage 1995 world supermiddleweight championship program scorebook featuring nigel benn vs. Atonement for nigel benn and gerald mcclellan sport. Known to his fans as the dark destroyer, his first 22 professional fights ended with him knocking out all his opponents half of them before the first round was over. A new book has recently been released that documents what. After his battle with nigel benn, gerald mcclellan was left crippled. Nigel benn still fighting for redemption after tragic epic against gerald mcclellan in 1996 in february 1995 at the london arena i saw a.

Rise of the footsoldier 4 marbella britflicks goes exclusively behind the scenes with conor benn, terry stone, nick nevern and andrew loveday on the set of the latest footsoldier movie. Facebook is showing information to help you better. I truly believe that awful crimes have been commited and the person responsible has not been brought to book. Nigel benn vs gerald mcclellan probably the greatest fight.

Nigel benn v gerald mcclellan the tragic fight continues. Benns dirtyfighting, his steady flow of crunching shots, or that lone right hand bomb. It was a hellacious give and take war but, by the time the ring was dissembled, both combatants were hospitalized and mcclellan was fighting for his life. Twenty five years ago nigel benn beat gerald mcclellan in british boxings. Rare gerald mcclellan roy jones jr signed program boxing.

Nigel benn vs gerald mcclellan was a professional boxing match contested on. Nigel bennthe dark destroyer by nigel benn overdrive. Nigel benn defeated gerald mcclellan on a night many will never forget. Nigel benn will make his ring return on november 23, after 23 years out of the ring, against 40yearold sakio bika. Middleweight masters nigel benn and michael watson. Gerald mcclellan, i watched a documentary called fight of their lives last night about the benn vs mcclellan fight, sad to see. In the 10 th round he was knocked out and would soon learn his career was over. According to one of mcclellans corner man, mcclellan wanted to quit after round 2. The had pair fought in london in 1989, watson winning by a. On february 25, 1995, british star nigel benn defended his wbc super middleweight title against the fearsome american puncher gerald mcclellan in london, england. Twenty years on from tragic night, gerald mcclellan still. It has been over 20 years since longtime boxing photographer teddy b.

Nigel benn vs gerald mcclellan highlights video dailymotion. He may be remarkably fit for a 55yearold, but time erodes reflexes and resistance. In three months time, he will face chris eubank, in a fight that will forever change british sport. But the tragic outcome showed the good and bad of boxing in one bout. Nigel benn vs gerald mcclellan the fight of their lives. The fight of their lives is a story of human courage, the search for the truth and for redemption. Twelve years ago, nigel benn won a boxing match of rare brutality that left gerald mcclellan permanently paralysed and blind. Nigel benn recalls triumph, tragedy of gerald mcclellan.

No, iran barkley was just another opponent to crumble before nigel benn took himself off into the long dark night of the future. In five years, gerald mcclellanthe cost of which will be almost mcclellans life. Nigel benn vs gerald mcclellan fan scorecards eye on the. It is nearly 25 years since nigel benn and gerald mcclellan went to war in. It was february 1995 at the london arena when the two supermiddleweight warriors put it all on the line. February 25th 1995, nigel benn and gerald mcclellan staged one of the most explosive. It is the fight every fan of the sport must confront. The full tragic tale of nigel benn and gerald mcclellans brutal fight. The heroic efforts of mcclellan would be short lived. Condition mint benn w ko 10 in an extremely exhilarating fight, mcclellan dropped benn, who went out of the ring, in round one. Kevin mitchell encompasses boxing history into the context of the lives and careers of gerald mcclellan and nigel benn, i found myself racing through the chapters.

Gorgeous full color program featuring loads of information and photos. Nigel benn and gerald mcclellan faced off on february 25th 1995 at the new london arena in millwall, london, united kingdom in front of over 10,000 fans and millions more watching on live tv worldwide. Nigel benn vs gerald mcclellan shook the london arena in 1995 as the wbc title at 168pounds was contested between two of the sports fiercest, toughest competitors. Nigel benn said he was relieved when son conor told him he would not make the same mistakes credit. July 29, 2018 february 25th 1995, nigel benn and gerald mcclellan staged one of the most explosive battles ever seen in a professional ring, a fight so brutal that the british medical association led immediate calls for boxing to be outlawed. Benn certainly hung on by the skin of his teeth a couple of times and yet he was supreme at other stages. Gerald mcclellan gerald allen mcclellan born october 23, 1967 is an american former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 1995. Ill never know for sure what caused mcclellans permanent injuries. Gerald mcclellan, billed as sudden impact, was a professional boxing match contested on 25 february 1995 for the wbc super middleweight. On the 25th february, 1995, in the new london arena, in london, uk, bared witness to the coming together of nigel benn 4235kos51 and gerald mcclellan 3129kos2 for the wbc supermiddleweight. Home boxing memorabilia souvenir programs and books souvenir international programs nigel benn vs gerald mcclellan. The tenth year that former middleweight champion gerald mcclellan has struggled with life since his fight with nigel benn left gerald with.

It is a story that reaches far beyond the ropes of the boxing ring. This book is included with kindle unlimited membership. One of the most colourful characters in boxing from the 90s, it is a great read. Nigel benn will fight former world supermiddleweight champ sakio bika at resorts world on november 23. Major league wrestling official souvenir program 1984. Surprisingly, mcclellantired and wearycame out in the eighth round and once again sent benn to the canvas. Powerfully taut account of benn v mcclellan brawl captures boxings farce and. Nigel benns boxing comeback fight off after fighters birmingham return sparked controversy. Nigel benn author of nigel benn the dark destroyer.