"I just rewatched this fight the other day and what a great fight it was. In my opinion McClellan was fine up until the headbutt in the 9th round. Benn jumped in to throw a hook and missed, his whole head and bodyweight went into the accidental headbutt that hit the side of Gerald's head near his temple. A second later Gerald took a knee but continued. The 10th started, Gerald threw a few as did Benn, Benn didn't land any full blooded punches before GMAN was taking a knee and then another, where he was counted out
I know some say GMAN was damaged by Jackson or sparring but I think the big shots Benn landed, the huge headbutt and perhaps the rabit blows are what did him in that night
Some people blame the referee and say he should have stopped it earlier. BUT there was no indication that McClellan was hurt leading upto the stoppage and in fact the American commentators were talking about it being a quit job as if Gerald should have continued. I bet they felt a bit bad the next day.
BTW lets not get into arguments about karma/pitbulls/animal cruelty"
I know some say GMAN was damaged by Jackson or sparring but I think the big shots Benn landed, the huge headbutt and perhaps the rabit blows are what did him in that night
Some people blame the referee and say he should have stopped it earlier. BUT there was no indication that McClellan was hurt leading upto the stoppage and in fact the American commentators were talking about it being a quit job as if Gerald should have continued. I bet they felt a bit bad the next day.
BTW lets not get into arguments about karma/pitbulls/animal cruelty"
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