I wasn't old enough around his prime and i'm watching his fight against benn...was he still in his prime then? Seemed like a typical manny steward fighter, once benn was able to slip his jab he wasn't as effective. I also read somewhere that he made his condition worse by travelling back to america although the doctors told him not to
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Just how good was Gerald McClellan?
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Beatable once you got past the early rounds against him. Unfortunately 99% of boxers did not have the ability to do that. A big-time weight-cutter who hit like a ton of bricks at middleweight, and had good offensive skills instilled to him by Stewart. Lacked in the defensive department and in stamina. Made up for it with a very solid chin, but the lack of defense and his toughness ultimately proved his downfall.
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Originally posted by TheGreatA View PostBeatable once you got past the early rounds against him. Unfortunately 99% of boxers did not have the ability to do that. A big-time weight-cutter who hit like a ton of bricks at middleweight, and had good offensive skills instilled to him by Stewart. Lacked in the defensive department and in stamina. Made up for it with a very solid chin, but the lack of defense and his toughness ultimately proved his downfall.
He was a good amateur though too, but probably would've eventually been a better pro. His style was better suited for the pros, without a doubt.
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Originally posted by 01samuelc View PostI wasn't old enough around his prime and i'm watching his fight against benn...was he still in his prime then? Seemed like a typical manny steward fighter, once benn was able to slip his jab he wasn't as effective. I also read somewhere that he made his condition worse by travelling back to america although the doctors told him not to
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Mt first fight was Benn Vs Mcclelan. He could have been a lot more famous, mentioned not with Nunn etc but with Toney, Hopkin's and Jones.
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