Benn v McClellan

[wraymond]

Originally Posted by baconbuttyman

This man killed Boxing, if he was enver involved, boxing would be as prestigious as it use to be, i used to box amateur, 33 fights 29 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses. loved the sport, always have, always will, But Don King was the worst thing to happen to the square circle

Agree with you re King. A complete and utter crook. He had long term form for 'persuading' others to agree with him and of course his criminal record is in the public domain, although naturally that shouldn't count against him! I boxed as well, amateur of course, school, Army Cadets etc. Taught all you need to know about respect for others and self-discipline. Probably kept me on the right side of the rails. In my view Nigel Benn was never a boxer, he was a relentless fighter with no reverse gear. Not scientific or classy like, say, Amir Kahn, but it was what most people wanted to see in a ring. The end of the McClelland fight was of course tragic, but to some extent could be expected. At that weight both were superbly fit and strong and very few want to give it up. Any boxer knows that the middleweight division is the hardest fought of all, the big guys can all finish it with one swipe launched more in hope than skill. I thought Benn's fights with Eubank were harder fought. I'm afraid the God bit leaves me cold. Everyone's entitled naturally, and there's none so pure as the purified, but don't kid a kidder - it's a new career.

[pab]

Originally Posted by mamasboy

I may have gotten the wrong end of the stick but was he not a very violent nasy piece of work anyway? Someone mentioned Pitbull fighting and other nasties??

Gman as he was known,did breed Pit Bull terriers,yes he was a nasty piece of work but that was part of the territory in this game..Super fit with all the punches,at the time he was considered number1 in the world.

All these years later I still remember Benn being interviewed ranting ''listen to me'' as the doctors were trying to work out McClellan's condition..tragic.

[bluey9]

But at that time Nigel Benn wasn't to know how badly injured McClellan was. It was tragic. But that was a risk of the game they were in.

Cheers
Bluey

Originally Posted by pab

Gman as he was known,did breed Pit Bull terriers,yes he was a nasty piece of work but that was part of the territory in this game..Super fit with all the punches,at the time he was considered number1 in the world.

All these years later I still remember Benn being interviewed ranting ''listen to me'' as the doctors were trying to work out McClellan's condition..tragic.

[VVC-Geeza]

I would love to have seen Benn v Calzaghe.

[pab]

Originally Posted by bluey9

But at that time Nigel Benn wasn't to know how badly injured McClellan was. It was tragic. But that was a risk of the game they were in.

Cheers
Bluey

It was a great fight but shadowed in doubt over health issues with McClellan..Before the fight he was under the fighting weight and not correctly prepared,but as a middle weight perfectly fit.

Seems a lot of issues never came to the surface over the years,I'm still confused now as I was fifteen years ago.

But as title fights go it was one of the best I've seen.

[Graham1961]

I remember that fight between Nigel Benn and MacCllelan, it was brutal, remember watching Marvin Hagler vs Thomas Hearns in 1984...that first round, both boxers went full pelt at each other.

[wraymond]

Originally Posted by GRAHAM1961

I remember that fight between Nigel Benn and MacCllelan, it was brutal, remember watching Marvin Hagler vs Thomas Hearns in 1984...that first round, both boxers went full pelt at each other.

What about almost every fight of Roberto Duran's? For a warrior like him to turn his back saying 'no more, no more' was an indication of the punishment he had taken and remained on his feet.

[Graham1961]

Originally Posted by wraymond

What about almost every fight of Roberto Duran's? For a warrior like him to turn his back saying 'no more, no more' was an indication of the punishment he had taken and remained on his feet.

Aye i mind Roberto Duran...."Hands of Stone".....am sure he fought Ken Buchannan.....

[pab]

Originally Posted by GRAHAM1961

Aye i mind Roberto Duran...."Hands of Stone".....am sure he fought Ken Buchannan.....

I thought Ken Buchannan was light weight,well he was when he fought Jim Watt..another great fight BTW

Having said that if my memory serves me correctly Thomas Hearns held belts at five different weights.

[wraymond]

Originally Posted by GRAHAM1961

Aye i mind Roberto Duran...."Hands of Stone".....am sure he fought Ken Buchannan.....

I'm not sure if he did fight Ken Buchanan (different weight?), his biggest problem arose when he decided to manage himself. Basic rule no. 1: If you are a little fish, do not get into a shark infested sea.
When you think of the likes of Marvin Hagler, Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, even Don Foster, home bred fighters had an uphill slog. Our lightheavies fight at 14 stoneish but Mike Tyson was the same weight at World Heavy Champion!