The Fight of Their Lives Extended Version (2011)

[@lawrencehobson6848]

The audio cut out when they first meet again is like the biggest slap in the face after investing 40 minutes into this documentary.

[@dross10001]

Thank You! I was like what the fyck!!!

[@thatfearlessgamer_]

I'm so pissed

[@Erika-up6iq]

Awful!

[@Erika-up6iq]

Not to mention it's been 3 weeks and still broken. 💔

[@isaaccayo2503]

found this comment helpful good thing i saw this at 3:00

[@leafysfishing]

Brutal fight ... Don King walked to the ring with Gerald and left with Nigel Benn... sick man

[@Gurl-5150]

Anyone shocked by that behavior would be a perfect fool.

[@hollywoodhogan.7009]

Typical Devil. He did the same thing with Tyson and Holyfield.

[@tomTom-lb5cu]

Did you seriously ever expect anything else from don king ? Remember his background and if you don’t know it look it up, he’s a criminal always will be it’s just now he’s a rich one and lots of important white men are making huge sums of money buy his tactics so he’s allowed to abuse the “ uneducated or just too trusting boxers “ who believe his bullshit. Then get burned by him. This is why the great boxer and nice human being Roy Jones jr is starting the organization to help boxers who are young and have no clue what they are getting into to make them fair money and a future for themselves, he’s a very smart man God bless him.

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Lol, that dude is a Savage, He would bare down on his own mother if there was money in it.

[@geminusdjs6920]

Typical scum bag money grabber

[@saintric]

This fight happened on my 14th birthday in February 1995 I remember my parents had gone to bed and I sneaked downstairs to watch TV I knew a little about boxing but never watched a full fight but for some reason when flicking channels I decided to leave it on as the noise of the crowd waiting for the fight really got my attention the fight itself was incredible..26 years later I'm a huge boxing fan still because of that fight and I have never seen one like it since everything about it made the hairs on your neck stand up. I spoke to G mans sister a few years ago on twitter we exchanged a few messages I told her I always wonder how hes doin as time passes and that shes an angel for caring her him and I donated what I could afford to help out. Im about to press play on this documentary for the first time and I expect it's going to bring ever memory back thanks for the upload

[@massimocernecca2864]

🤍

[@thomaspatterson3685]

Their seemed to be something wrong with him in practice

[@Justicesdad]

I TiVoed a random nba game about 20 years ago on a feeling like you had. That game the malice at the palace

[@biggie700s]

Fault. 25 february 1995

[@gerardtolson8439]

This was 2 days after my 2nd birthday

[@talbotdorr682]

That guy with the captains hat on is like a character from the Boondocks 😂😂. I wanna get his commentary on all world events

[@slaphead8835]

Brilliant documentary that covers all angles of this unfortunate and tragic fight.

[@chukesobialo5706]

May the All mighty God bless Lisa MCClellan for her continued kindness and care for her brother..

[@20FreeWill]

@Bigdog Billdog he wasn't a public figure he was an elite boxer . He has been punished in life.

[@MyThoughtsDontBelong2U]

@Bigdog Billdog he really did that??

[@discostu2246]

@@MyThoughtsDontBelong2U following

[@johnoneill7947]

@@MyThoughtsDontBelong2U Yair its well known.

[@MyThoughtsDontBelong2U]

@@johnoneill7947 Damn. Maybe karma got him. He was a good boxer but that level of cruelty is hard to overlook

[@keepsafeandsound6722]

I get so emotional when I see Gerald's amazing sister. What a human she is.

[@sacend1]

she's got the biggest ticket to heaven

[@keepsafeandsound6722]

@@sacend1 absolutely she has 👌👌

[@InterYamah]

tbh i think any brother or sister would look after their family member if they were like that, how could you not?

[@keepsafeandsound6722]

@@InterYamah yes I agree with you. But unfortunately not every one has a heart like she does.

[@InterYamah]

@@keepsafeandsound6722 yeah i suppose you're right

[@nigelsmyth4313]

Everyone playing the blame game... everyone involved was responsible but I don't think a boxer should b blamed for hurting his opponent.

[@FutureofBoxing]

I agree mate it’s sad that benn got abuse over it you can really see it hurts him that he left McClellan like that Nigel has a big heart I wish him all the best

[@nigelsmyth4313]

@Gary Taylor I agree completely in terms of what u said about benn.. but I don't agree McClellan deserved what he got he was a talented athlete cut down in his prime and really breaks my heart to see a fighter left in that state. Boxing as a sport lets these athlete's down where is the support for them when they leave the ring a different person.

[@nigelsmyth4313]

@Gary Taylor no one deserves what he and his family got.

[@nigelsmyth4313]

@Gary Taylor so your saying because he faught dogs He deserves what he got.

[@ivanduvok]

I agree with you. Boxing isn't fun and games. It's a gladiator sport. The referring helps to stop immediate murder but whaling on a person's organs like that, is really gambling. I remember the fight and I can't put it on Benn in any way shape or form.

[@emberyoung218]

This was heartbreaking on so many levels. I remember this fight, I was like 18 or 19 at the time, but never knew about the fallout afterwards....very tragic.

[@shanelbannerman5166]

I was 10 when this happened it bringsd bk so many memories it my favorite fight of all time ❤😎

[@Eire_Go_Deo]

Both true warriors. And Gerald’s sister is a wonderful human being.

[@pododododoehoh3550]

Doubt it, her brother clearly wasn't, the guy who talks about wanting to kill people and gagging and sacrificing labradors and attending dog fights to the death. Horrible thing but happy it happened to such a horrible human being.

[@28crazycharlie]

@@pododododoehoh3550 You being happy the man suffered a massive brain injury is missing the entire point. What about his sister? Does she deserve this? She has to care for him 24/7 for the rest of his(or her) life. How about the financial strain on his family? Revenge never solves anything. You wishing this fate on Mcllelan in a sense makes you no better than he was. You're supporting the same level of violence he did.

[@TheOneAndOnlyZelenkaGuru]

@@pododododoehoh3550 I fucking love that people who criticize Gerald for being a bad human being say the most disgusting horrendous shit... it's like could you be projecting any harder..?

[@FiasaPower]

Yes, she is indeed.

[@cantilever]

McClellan fired Manny Steward in favor of Stan Johnson...right there is the problem...

[@tylerbrass4002]

He probably never would have, if Don King hadn't been manipulating him.

[@brianmorecombe2726]

Should never have left his trainer.He got that camp looking trainer who wasnt any good at all.McClellan had the attributes to win this fight even though it was a bit of a gamble to fight this champion who was accomplished in this weight division.

[@luisgalvan4415]

The problem for what, getting hurt? 🤔

[@alexjewell2351]

@@luisgalvan4415 It would've been stopped before it went too far the way it did. Johnson was quite obviously a rookie cowboy.

[@ducc764]

Because Don King low balled the piss out of him. Look at what happened when Tyson fired Rooney. Same shit. Special place in hell for King.

[@apex_prowler95]

The Great Emanuel Stewart is the only person who put this tragedy in the right context. Gerald and his inexperienced corner just phucked up. The mouthpiece. The blinking. Such a tragedy.

[@TheStefyt]

You know he still took a fee from this fight even though he wasn't in the corner legally he was fully entitled to it but I dont know if I could take money from a man fighting for his life for doing nothing in my opinion he's one of the worst people in this whole sad story

[@scotteranger4524]

Absolutely correct. The referee really screwed up as well. I wonder what happened to the incompetent asshole?

[@wesbamber152]

@@scotteranger4524 you honestly believe it was the refs fault ?? Noway !

[@scotteranger4524]

@@wesbamber152 He played a part on it. I didn't blame the ref for everything. How many times can you allow a fighter to hit behind the head? What's the acceptable number?

[@shaunvduke]

@@scotteranger4524 at least 11 rounds if its Wilder v Ortiz

[@theonofswords3764]

Benn is a good man. It must haunt him what he said in the aftermath of the fight. This situation was such a tragedy. There’s so many if only’s that could’ve prevented it.

[@jaspervasquez3753]

Praying prior to the fight was one of them

[@xs1358]

I'm guessing you missed the repeated punches to the back of the head that nigel threw, even after the bell?

[@jusbertmeza4424]

@@jaspervasquez3753 stfu your hella stupid and disrespectful for implying that if theh only prayed this wouldn’t have happened. So god would have changed his entire fate god had for him if he only prayed right before? Gtfoh with that horseshit

[@Jame6999]

It's simple, Gerald is the epitome of pride before the fall. The only real human being with compassion is the sister. His fate was sealed, and I'm not sorry for Gerald, I'm sorry for his sister

[@KodieGregory]

Yeah, such a good man… purposely punching someone in the back of the head and saying better him than me.

[@seanycaufield6809]

Very well done to the team that did this documentary I never heard of this fight before today when I saw a clip of Joe Rogan talking about it I hope all are at peace 🙏

[@Pushh]

Nah was funny seeing what gerald went through 😂😭

[@puffdaddy69]

Same here, Rogan sometimes comes thru w the bangers

[@conspiracytheories2803]

@@Pushhthat’s mean dude

[@terrywatkins9006]

I was stationed in the Falkland Islands when this fight happened, 22 years old. There are certain times in history that stick like glue in your mind, and this fight was one of them. We were gathered around the speaker listening to the commentary in awe of the fight. It was back and fore, real rollercoaster type stuff. The mood was celebratory and proudness until G Man collapsed. Then real sadness and depression. A tragic night, the fighter should have had the protection from all involved - his corner, the ref and the doctors. His family and him paid a price for that night.

[@chrisbarber5155]

Falkland islands!!! Wow. I wonder what was your mission. Do we have a base down there?

[@dissapointment4283]

islas malvinas***

[@gtowngtown1601]

Frank has it right. When boxing was live on British TV, for free, on a Saturday night. Some of the best memories I have is of my grandad letting me stay up late and watch the fight. Great times. I know it sounds silly, but the commentators were great they also made the fight ... and the crowd. Takes a lot of elements to make a great fight. This one had it all.

[@keithbentley6081]

Stupid comment in this context!

[@badrhaskouri327]

Nobody can blame Benn for this. It was a tragedy, my heart goes out to him and his family.

[@badrhaskouri327]

@@arybaz6329 Nigel Benn struggled for years with what happened and has both gave the family money and visited them. Benn can't be blamed for doing his job!!! Yes the ref can share some responsibility but I myself blame the boxing promoters as no proper medical staff were at ringside and no ambulance was sitting outside just incase. This fight changed boxing safety rules forever as it was part of changing championship bouts from 15 to 12 rounds and now highly skilled trauma doctors have to be at ringside and ambulances have to be waiting outside just incase.

[@badrhaskouri327]

@@arybaz6329 Oh and it was the WBC who picked the ref, which is a Mexican organisation so on that point you are way off.

[@Rocatagliata25]

Sure they can look at 32:12 Benn was hitting McClellan in the back of his head, you as a pro fighter can't do that on purpose

[@badrhaskouri327]

@@Rocatagliata25 they were both serious dudes who seriously wanted to hurt each other but if there was a competent English speaking ref, then that could have been stopped.

[@Rocatagliata25]

@@badrhaskouri327 McClellan didn't throw rabbit punches at all, he wanted to win, Benn just wanted to hurt him permanently and he did it. You have serious criteria issues if you feel any kind of respect for this type of dirty fighters.

[@waltonsmountain]

he was damaged before he got into the ring with benn ,the fights with julian jakson was the start of the blinking , jackson had one of the hardest punches in history , it was compounded when he started to take more head shots ,he was a man in serious trouble ANY boxer who got in the ring with him that night would have caused the injury,,,

[@kattegat970]

Agree. Maybe it was hard to notice it since second bout against Julian Jackson lasted just 1 round. Maybe if second bout would have lasted 6,7,8 rounds then the injuries would have come out at that time.

[@JayB2]

Also one of his sparing partners said he hit Gerald with a really hard head shot he was blinking just like he did towards the end of this fight. He might have come into this fight with unhealed concussions.

[@stefanvanrensburg1436]

Exactly my thinking also

[@ripshred2141]

@@JayB2 yup, sulmeci or something his name was I think. Sparred him with headgear on and had to stop the session after a few jabs cos McClellan was hurt and blinking like he ended up doing against Benn. I'm sure these days it'd have been picked up on much sooner sadly.

[@tarek2147]

yea, some people just dont get knocked out i think. But the damage is still there.

[@B1INK]

This was a amazing story no one is to blame but the coach.

[@lizxu322]

Referee didn't seem that all versed in the rules either

[@darnellstokes9042]

how it was a blood clot?

[@Lovegun.]

This is one of those stories where not one entity or person was to blame. It was series of events that led up to. The fighters with Julian Jackson (were right before the Benn fight and Gerald was showing blinking signs and headaches after those fights and before the Benn one). The referee being incompetent as any other fight would've been stopped in round 1. Stan the trainer for being terrible at his job. Gerald himself for leaving Manny Steward who at the time was the best coach on the planet. Benn for throwing rabbit punches more than once. Gerald himself for not telling anyone what he was feeling (apparently he knew something was wrong but kept it to himself). At the end of the day boxing is a dangerous sport. We all know it. Especially the fighters. They know the risks. It's awful when a tragedy happens but for how brutal that fight was, it's a miracle that Benn isn't in the same shape as Gerald.

[@rawgoldgaming]

This is what I've always thought. Seen the fight many times and the referee gets between Gerald a number of times. If he hadn't done that maybe he would've ended it round 1. I've no idea why he does it, I wandered if as it was a big fight he felt it couldn't end in round 1. Not taking anything away from Benn he showed amazing heart but the referring did seem strange @lizxu322

[@theriddick2735]

As a life-long Benn fan I can remember the negativity & hatred for McClellan in Britain at the time of this fight. From both sides. But he was a incredible boxer, a warrior & I send nothing but a lot of love to Gerald & his family. Best wishes, champ!

[@jamesmoloney9303]

All the millions you all get always vive 1 percent to the injured and the dead boxers family mr money bags and instead of showing off the money give back 1 percent thats all thanks and may your god be with you or what ever is your belief Barry mcguigan your my age and respected in the boxing world you would be trusted to get the money off the biggest boxing fighters and say who says no because you fear no one like me just god if there is one

[@jamesmoloney9303]

Give just seen my letter i missed out im dislecsick sorry for the mistake

[@donhue4546]

rubbish,McClellan was pumped up like he was going to blast Benn and earn the quickest ko in boxing history never to be beating,the usa press were laughing at the british fighter while counting their money,which never aged well, i hope eubank jn watches this

[@theriddick2735]

@@donhue4546 so? He was young and foolish, doesn't mean you can't feel for whats happened to him. And it's beaten, not beating.

[@donhue4546]

@@theriddick2735 thats how petty you are,picking up on spelling mistakes,loser,lol

[@simonforrest2522]

Quite clear to me that Stan Johnson should never have been his trainer... Best of luck to the McClellan family

[@patriceaqa288]

Simon Forrest read my article about this when it comes out. I'm in a wheelchair now most of the time because of a brain injury in a preliminary ABA contest. Coaches are taught far more aware now of signs of developing brain injury. The gum shield problem was the first clear cut sign his brain wasn't receiving oxygen, and the incessant involuntary blinking a sign his brain is no longer controlling the body. A fighter needs to be asked questions like 'tell me where we're fighting? Tell me the name of your opponent? Tell me what round it is?' The referee can't be blamed here. McClellan was clearly showing signs of both brain trauma, and the beginning of atrophy. Yet he's in a vicious fight. Every single punch landed post round 4/5 was increasing that trauma. If he'd made it to hospital after a fifth or sixth round pullout he'd still be all messed up, but not what he is now

[@hw5091]

manny would've stopped it. Before that, he would've seen the training n postponed the fight.

[@Cooksvillexx]

I was recently made aware of McClellan having Headaches after his first Julian Jackson contest, something was happening to him, long before the final punches

[@hubertlane-nicholson8954]

allan cook This detail, if true, is very significant. An additional rumour I've heard is that Gerald McClellan had an obsession with keeping his body lean (at all times - even between fights): the rumor suggested he would often choose not to be properly hydrated... possibly in case the liquid caused him to be carrying any excess baggage (around the middle).

[@Cooksvillexx]

@@hubertlane-nicholson8954 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZfKlaaZrbZ6jKc I think it’s in this Jackson video

[@Cooksvillexx]

I know that the extreme loss in weight and fluid loss is a contributing factor to some previous brain injuries in boxing. Which can cause damage if not monitored properly. He was suffering badly prior to the end of the fight. The blinking particularly was a very worrying sign.

[@stephenfogerty9315]

Jackson could bang too

[@Cooksvillexx]

@@stephenfogerty9315 devastated Herol Bomber Grahem

[@slidecounter]

McClellan had a special kinda power & Benn had a special kinda will. Respect to both fighter's what a Era

[@martytdd1606]

Both dangerous punchers, it wasn't 'will' that caused the brain injury

[@slidecounter]

@@martytdd1606 It was the will that allowed Benn to continue after getting knocked down twice

[@gtowngtown1601]

Great comment.

[@jamescarter6676]

Just to hear Don King say, " He quit on 1 knee." Sent rage through my soul!!

[@simonrgalesg]

This was really moving . two men had life changes after this fight , both damaged in different ways , but in the end seems to have taught them and send them on very different journeys which have brought out the best in them in the end , God bless maclellan family for looking after Gerald

[@nodriveby]

brought out the best in them ? dumbest shit I've read

[@SDSen]

Gerald was clearly having problems before the fight look at him at 20:54 blinking screwing his face undiagnosed Salute to his sister for standing with him and sacrificing her own needs for him. At a time where siblings fight and do bare minimum and get on with their own lives

[@philhughes3882]

Yeah, I noticed that as well, - first time I’ve ever seen that very short but very telling clip.

[@Mh-zg2bx]

Best documentry ive seen on this fight , what a warrior both them guys was/are

[@Quanddidoz]

That ceremony in middle of video damn near brought me to tears man.

[@jamesrichardson3500]

One of the greatest fights I ever saw, followed by one of the greatest tragedies. Heartbreaking for all involved.

[@Pushh]

Nah not a tradedy …he ended up where he deserved to be he was an evil man it’s honestly funny

[@sweetstspice]

this story is very sad to me, especially cuz he had so much potential to be even greater than he was. the dude with the captain hat should definitely hold himself accountable because the sister said geralds said 3 times he didn’t wanna continue fighting because he felt like something was wrong.

[@Pushh]

Nah funny story glad to see him like tha

[@InnerAtanih]

@@Pushh relax edge lord

[@AnonymousRandomGuy006]

Came here for answers Heard Stan Johnson talk All the information I needed to understand what happened

[@davidhensley7422]

Bless this mans heart and life..to think of literally being in a world of darkness and silence is so painfully terrifying

[@fjb960]

He isn't deaf.

[@weStayModest]

Like the dogs mouth he taped shut?

[@ceerstar851]

@@fjb960 I'm pretty sure he is at least partially. 80% deaf.

[@fjb960]

@@ceerstar851 hi David Hensley.

[@zayy_hd7573]

@@ceerstar851 his sister already stated that he isnt deaf. He just has her repeat things over n over for comprehension reasons.

[@markevans7244]

Never seen the extended edition before many thanks for this.

[@ki4hw]

Easily one of the best documentaries period I've seen, let alone sports documentaries. These men are better men without boxing. That's clear as a bell to me. That entire banquet fundraiser sequence is searing. That sequence is as good, and as noble, as boxing gets.

[@wayneboyden6418]

Lisa you are amazing your dedication for looking after Gerald is inspiring!

[@Boomboom-ox9hn]

The enemy wasn’t Ben, it was MCClellan’s corner that was the real enemy.... It’s the corners responsibility to look after their fighters health ... Unfortunately for MCCellan, his corner only interest was in the money 💰

[@irvinmorales1409]

The corner was incompetent but that's what McClellan decided. He chose to sack Manny Steward. If Steward was there, he would've won the fight or at least avoided any serious injury.

[@staffh3815]

But he did have a captain's hat

[@onlyme8182]

@Sum body you’re right, it had little to do with those punches. More to do with every single punch he’d received throughout his whole career and and the people he had in his corner

[@onlyme8182]

@Sum body you’ve lost all those brain cells and still don’t get it. That’s a shame!

[@citybluepeter4425]

Without doubt the greatest fight I’ve ever seen, in front of the one of if not the best atmosphere ever witnessed, two of the best warriors ever to step foot in a ring, should be remembered as an all time classic fight (will be by me) sadly some and rightly so it will be remember it with great sadness. Wonderful documentary, hope the people featured who still struggle with the demons they found that night can find some closure, after all the time that has passed my admiration for those who stepped into the ring that night has not diminished. Champions for ever.

[@ziahamm1603]

I see what you are saying but I just cannot consider this fight 'great' just because of the outcome and what transpired. Initially first impressions I think may have been were that it was great as Benn seemingly made McClellelan quit which was shocking after all the hype coming in. But when the true picture emerged it just could not be put in that great category. Just my opinion though.

[@paulc3749]

Nobody realised how badly Nigel had hurt him, the fight was so brutal

[@josephgreen1038]

U ain't watched many fights then

[@nannysharon6443]

Such a shame, never should have ended that way, total respect to his family for there love and kindness.

[@Pushh]

Nah great ending ! Love seeing Gerald’s condition😂😭

[@TheOneAndOnlyZelenkaGuru]

@@Pushh Edge lord back at it again 💤💤💤

[@pustulio81]

The sound cut out for me during the fundraiser portion, did that happen to anyone else?. That's one of the most emotional moments, if not THE most emotional moments, in the whole documentary. Kind sucks I couldn't hear any of it.

[@tawonamagede6637]

Same

[@Hugh-Jorgan]

Same

[@chrisdolan9579]

The signs were there early on, the "headbutt", which hit Mclellan in the face, had very little to do with it, the only reason it was touted, was so the boxing authorities wanted to take the heat off the sport, and McClellans corner, because of pride and ego! The reactions from his family are completely understandable! It's incredible to see, how when taken away from the darker influences in the world, Geralds true nature has been able to shine! Aided massively by his sisters care and influence!

[@ВиталийСуббота-ю9й]

После боя с Джулианом ,Макленон жаловался на тошноту ,но никто не придал этому вниманию , все считали деньги . Возможно этот удар головой усугубил положение

[@mrkipling2201]

​Great point. I was there and it was unbelievable. A great fight, followed by tragedy.

[@bobbysmith9881]

Should of stuck with Steward he would of thrown in the towel! That other trainer wasn't worth a shit!

[@SK-kh2rs]

No he wouldn't have. He was winning the fight and winning was so important for his career. He would have only stopped it if gerald mentioned something in the corner not for blinking. He had weird facial expressions for past fights.

[@BeGoodNow5]

Sorry, I think your wrong, Mcclellan wouldn't have been in that situation. The fight wouldn't have gone 9 rounds, if he hadn't been seduced by that diseased vermin King crawling in to separate Steward from Mcclellan, He would have been a sharper fighter in the ring that night, and he would have won the fight much sooner than it continued on for. What this documentary reveals is the mess Mcclellan allowed his situation to get into. A real shame.

[@SK-kh2rs]

@@BeGoodNow5 him splitting with Steward had nothing to do with King and the debate is if Steward would have thrown in the towel if the fight played out exactly the way it did. Nobody was screaming for his coach to end the fight while watching it live.

[@ceannasai5731]

@@BeGoodNow5 Perfect comment

[@tgh223]

don king would not allow it

[@bryhri4056]

To be fair to the ref, the count was similar to the Douglas Tyson fight. Guys remember its a 10 count NOT A TEN SECOnd count, bigg diff. Benn got up right away as soon as he got knocked down.

[@callumfitzpatrick4973]

Good point, the count of 10 in a ring probably takes 15 seconds or so not dead on 10 seconds.

[@iamLODD]

Amazing video.

[@victorbarajas27]

Wow what a great documentary!! In my opinion-everyone lost that night.

[@Dubsack]

I was like "damn how tragic" then it got to the part where they talk about the dog fighting and was like "ooooh it was just an act of karma. Cool."

[@swat1710]

I know it sounds all bad...n feel sad for the tragedy but that's exactly what ran across my mind

[@Mike-es2yg]

Exactly. Gerald was a big POS and I'm GLAD Benn stopped him from being able to do any more evil...

[@BabyA910]

Don’t type something like that my friend. U have done many wrongs too. If it happened to u and ur family u wouldn’t be saying anything like this. I’m not saying dog fighting is ok or normal but hey not everyone grew up in a healthy environment. These are fighters we’re talking about and when u understand the mind of a fighter you’ll think twice before judging the man the way u did

[@Dubsack]

@@BabyA910 i spent 5 years training under Paul Jones, a world champion shoot fighter whose only loss is against Chuck Liddell.... im literally a fighter and have ZERO sympathy for this monster who got what he deserved 😂

[@Jay5-0]

Why did the audio drop out when they reunited?!!!.. the most compelling part!!

[@Cooksvillexx]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHiWmnilfbt0lbM

[@Cooksvillexx]

The meeting is very emotional mate. At the end of the above link

[@slidecounter]

Powerful Documentary 🥊

[@stevebowness9435]

McClellan's corner team was absolutely shocking!!! Stan Johnson had no right to call himself a trainer didn't seem to have any game plan whatsoever probably due to the fact that McClellan had been wiping everybody out finally met someone who could stand up to him referee was a shambles great fight but very sad night

[@johncramer1783]

Benn was knockout in the first round clearly the ref gave him ample time to recover clear as day

[@slaphead8835]

Stan Johnson is a piss poor excuse for a trainer...and a man.

[@ducc764]

This is what became the problem with Tyson too. King moves in, has him fire Rooney and bring in amateur “yes men” to corner him. They are no longer telling Mike he could be beaten and thus making him feel invincible. King low balled Manny to the point that it was disrespectful, so he was “fired”. In walks Stan Johnson, another amateur who only wanted to tell Gerald how unbeatable he was. When you aren’t reminded that losing is a very real possibility no matter who you fight, the motivation to constantly get better slowly goes away.

[@simonedury3430]

That made me cry i never knew about this until now.. sad 😪

[@lavidaloca744]

Gerald was recovering in the hospital and they said he would've walked out fine just never boxed again. Its Geralds family that took him to America against doctors orders, he got worser in an American hospital

[@imk2vin]

Yeah, I'm not sure if it was common knowledge back then, but a flight after such a major surgery is a huge red flag. Athletes avoid even the shortest flights after minor injuries. Pressure change at different altitudes will hinder recovery and exacerbate the injury (causes ruptures and severe swelling).

[@Hugh-Jorgan]

He was in the hospital for 6 weeks before they left.

[@nichelehubbs5892]

God bless everyone involved in this tragic event

[@johnoneill7947]

One of the greatest ever fights and boxing events.

[@leefbucks]

I really teared up watching this doc. It's just so sad. Gerald you were one the greatest pound for pound boxers in boxing history. I also commend Nigel for being a stand up dude and showing humanity by caring enough to try to help G's financial situation. Two real men of Boxing.

[@OGboxing...]

lol literally nothing sad about it.

[@leefbucks]

@@OGboxing... Damn, we need to change as a people

[@josephgreen1038]

Don't tear up lol

[@tylerdurden4289]

Real men don't tape up labradors mouths and watch while another dog rips them to pieces. Absolute piece of 💩

[@a.ruffin6262]

😢😢dang never knew of these guys and stumble across this documentary today.. speechless how Don King just moved on to the next champion.. i like how everyone can see what the other person was going through now years later.. even the sister had to forgive him for what he did to her brother 😢😢

[@dodgedandle8311]

Watched it live on TV the UK . The most brutal fight I’ve ever seen. By today’s standards it’s very possible that it would have been stopped in favour of McClellan, Nigel Benn looked out on his feet even in the first round, But his Heart and determination was Unrelenting that night he just wasn’t going to Lay down, Incredible he was .. after watching this it just baffles me how Stan Johnson was allowed in a Boxing gym let alone be in charge of a world champion Boxer , Gerald made the mistake of hiring him, he Johnson couldn’t even wrap hands Unbelievable 😫 that he was even there

[@dodgedandle8311]

@Sum body yeah you’re probably right ,unfortunately we’ll never know..

[@steveg2251]

The clown in the uniform hat. Enough said.

[@drstephenbond1585]

He shoulda stayed with Manny Stewart

[@steveb9527]

Didn't want to pay the money. Ended up with a clown

[@ba8898]

I heard it was Don King underpaying the former manager in the contract conditions.

[@OLIMWTY]

That is the best nearest as hell accurate comment on this whole thread / KZbin comment section.

[@MobBless97]

Ben didnt do this to him it was Jackson look after they fought he had the symptoms right after he even said his head was pounding and a massive headache and as well look at his face and all the squinting and pain he showed in the interview Ben or any other fighter would have done this to him because he had damage in the brain a blood clot and all it took was a punch doesnt matter who

[@jeffhagel3970]

@Itheworst I agree, even in this video around 20:27 when he's working the pads before the Benn fight, he blinks several times and his demeanor is off

[@SK-kh2rs]

He always had weird facial expressions for many fights.

[@annbinns615]

Good point seen that last year looking back at older fights he blinked a few times as if something was wrong

[@martytdd1606]

@Sleepless Addiction Exactly bud, somethings got to give, it came down to soft brain tissue, though fixed by the surgeon, G-Mans family should've let him rest in hospital to heal. He would've made a full recovery according to experts.

[@francysvarona3567]

Yeah he fought Jackson twice then went in the ring for this all that damage added up

[@CraigMansfield]

I can't respect somebody who would intentionally hurt a dog.

[@147AndyH]

Damn right.

[@dalewilson9602]

Karma got him for that..

[@hasana2365]

When you share animal DNA you form or hold animals equal to humans. When human can treat other humans humane then maybe animal fights will stop being entertainment. At 17, I remember the news 1992 during the LA REVOLT, [Rodney King] stating a man getting 6 mos for kicking a dog for pooping in his yard in Irving, TX. A dog gets more justice. I'll watch a dog fight, never have seen an organized fight. I always found it strange that certain people elevate animals above humans and deem themselves fit to advise, current civilization is in decline from an accumulation of bad decisions and inequality.

[@JayB2]

One of his sparing partners said he hit Gerald with a really hard head shot he was blinking just like he did towards the end of this fight. He might have come into this fight with unhealed concussions. Plus the fight with Julian Jackson. Gerald was already damaged before this fight even happened.

[@onlyme8182]

@@UnashamedlyGodSquad no one said he did anything wrong. They’re saying he was showing signs of injury before the Benn fight

[@Hugh-Jorgan]

@@UnashamedlyGodSquad Julian hit him with several shots in rnd 2 of their first fight and g man said it hurt him. Say what you want but post interview gman said it himself.

[@Hugh-Jorgan]

@@UnashamedlyGodSquad apparently you didn't see the fight. He rocked g man with several punches that clearly hurt him at the time. Look I'm over 50 years old. I remember these fights. Before this fight in the 80's duk-koo Kim died fighting Ray Mancini. Literally same type stuff. It was a hot topic after this fight. He had no bussiness getting in the ting without having a more thorough physical and a real trainer in his corner. The referee made mistakes. This was a perfect storm. It didn't all happen in a one hour period. I'll post the link to fight with time stamps. He literally started blinking in that fight when he got rocked. Why OSS that so hard to get with? Does it make you feel better believing it happened because of 2-3 punches in the benn fight? These things happen because of repeated trauma to the brain. In super rare instances it's one punch but those are rare as hell.

[@Hugh-Jorgan]

@@UnashamedlyGodSquad and fighters do say that often because often that is the case.

[@julianlavalley7454]

Much respect to both men. It takes an incredible person to box at the highest level. Just to fight 3 times was the tuffest thing i did

[@liggerstuxin1]

I think we all have that sensation that we think we can fight. But being an actual sports/prizefighter is something that is one of the most difficult jobs. Probably one of the scariest things you can do. ✊

[@lizxu322]

Yeah anyone who taped an innocent dog's mouth shut and let his dog kill the poor thing deserved what was coming to him. He chose the hard life, the hard end came for him

[@bluelagoonuk8923]

Saddest end to a boxing match ever in my opinion, after all these years still breaks my heart! His corner and the referee are to blame they should have seen the early signs of a brain injury!!

[@viperaputakeyteaparyou8237]

Fair point, but hindsight is 20/20...and in last case it would be always Gerald's call, I remember to have read that Ali's downfall was already evident and he continued to box despite brain injury and the best advice of the people around him, it could have happened that if they stopped the bout Gerald fought again later on and this happened as well...very hard to convince someone who is riding high that they need to stop...tbh I think they should have stopped his career short right after the second match with Jackson. Even after that he could've suffered delayed onset brain damage without any further fight, it just would've given him a better chance not to be crippled.

[@gtowngtown1601]

This tragic event should never have happened. Gerald's team was offered the finest brain-surgery treatment available in London after this fight and they chose to put him on a 10hr (?) flight back to the USA. That is when he became ill. Even seeing Don King makes me sick.

[@eddiecuevas9001]

I can't help feeling sad inside for Gerald but dam I feel proud at this championns heart the way he gaved it his all. We now know the way he was blinking his eyes was evident that something was wrong with Gerald in that fight way before he couldn't go no more as he collapsed in is corner. Thank god he made them stoped the fight after needling down because if he had continued he probably would of died that night and still he could of won that fight as well if not for bad work by that French ref that couldn't even speak English

[@viperaputakeyteaparyou8237]

@Michelle Prior It's true he was a scummy human being, but most people lament the loss of the amazing boxer, not of the person. Two different things. Also, I think he's spaced out for a while now, it's his sister who looks out for him who's bearing the brunt

[@stavros693000]

@Michelle Prior yeah gerald is blind and brain damaged.....and he was a nasty sob but so are you if you find this shit funny.....ur a sicko

[@gavinbrando8255]

Probably the greatest fight I've ever seen live and obviously the most tragic and it's hard to watch

[@mrkipling2201]

Eubank v Watson is also the most tragic fight I ever watched.

[@guanjun1178]

Powerful documentary. Thank you.

[@threerings1345]

In '93 McClellan pulled a stunning KO of middleweight champ and vicious puncher Julian "The Hawk" Jackson. It was a 5 round 2-way assault, w/ brutal shots landing cleanly. In the ring postfight, Jackson heard McClellan complaining of a massive headache. These symptoms persisted, but Gerald refused any medical intervention.

[@InnerAtanih]

Those who throw themselves so deep into religion tend to be driven by guilt

[@kpierre720]

That count was too long Benn should have lost period when he gets up that count was 10 was way too long his count was 8 come on.

[@triopharaoh]

Thank you bro

[@lesss4067]

The only one to blame her is his stubborn ass coach. Even till this day you know he dont regret anything even tho he is fully responsible for it. Coach who is Inexperienced & clueless, while having a lot of ego will always result to disaster

[@sacend1]

he looks so gay with his village people hat

[@user-ve5qn7zr4p]

How can u blame him? I mean seriously?, when I go and buy an alarm for my house I look at my options. Buy a cheap one and hope it works well or pay a little more and have one that will do the job properly. If I go for the cheap option and it doesn't detect s break in and fails to go off and lose all my valuables I'm to blame, I know what both are capable of, I'm smart enough to know what each one is capable of doing. He hired that coach, he had Manny but wanted to save money and it back fired on him. Should have paid that little bit more and had a chance to life a normal life if he'd gone with the more experienced coach

[@mdluk199]

How can you blame his trainer?! Nobody could tell anything was wrong with him during the fight. It's easy to be wise in hindsight

[@irvinmorales1409]

@@mdluk199 Gerald told that idiot trainer that he was feeling bad and wanted to stop the fight by the 6th round.

[@wm_9640]

@@irvinmorales1409 source for that?

[@gazhopkins1469]

Come on all boxers, promoters,how big is your account???throw some this man's way he has earned it

[@alexreddick.jr.8886]

It was a great fight, but we must remember one thing: Gerald was fighting off pure heart and was literally dying during the fight. Healthy, he beats Nigel. I think even alot easier than people think. My opinion. Bless Lisa and Gerald.

[@terra2805]

Speculation. Means nothing.

[@SCD4]

@@terra2805 That's what makes boxing interesting.

[@kmlh5456]

Styles make fights , benn was tougher and stronger and beats mcclellan 10 times out of 10. Dont believe me ? Check out Forrest vs mayorga 1 and 2 or mcclellans 2 fights with jackson.

[@SCD4]

@@kmlh5456 You think Benn could have beaten J Jackson.

[@terra2805]

@@SCD4 I think he means McLellan beat Jackson twice because styles make fights.

[@kofirey6752]

"NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR GERALD A TRUE WARRIOR" GREATER LOVE TO HIS BEAUTIFUL SISTER WHO NEVER LEFT HIS SIDE. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE HER IN MY CORNER OF LIFE. "THEIR WAS NO LOSER THAT NIGHT"

[@FOOJFOOJIYAMA]

I hate to burst your bubble, but McLellan was a douche. pity what happened to him though.

[@marcuscopley131]

@@FOOJFOOJIYAMA I have to agree, GMan was a bellend. He did things that make my skin crawl, I guess Karma was waiting for him.

[@ba8898]

Worrier?

[@shutty120478]

How can anybody have love for someone who does dog fighting

[@Miura00]

That incompetent French referee, still thinking he’s in the right, just gets me. Terrible story.

[@psychosneighbor1509]

McClellan's corner knew him better than anyone else in the arena. Can't blame the ref.

[@thespursfan7564]

@@psychosneighbor1509 absolutely agree ,Johnstone put him out round after round when it was clear he was finished ,his heart and chin was to good for his own health ,should never have happened

[@chugganuggz]

Yes u can blame the ref ,it's his friggin job you daft git

[@markweaver8529]

This was not benns fault,it could easily have been Benn. Kudos to Benn and Gerald's family for arranging a meet up,it must be taken a lot for these two to meet,emotionally. It's a heartbreaking documentary.

[@torinowens6103]

What Two Great Warriors! This is simply Life the Bitter &. The Sweet. May God Bless them both. 1love

[@dandohando1242]

This entire situation is sad. The corner, Don King and the referee definitely came off the worst.

[@thespursfan7564]

The referee come out with his health intact ,I think Gerald would disagree with your sentiments

[@francisjtuk]

I watched that fight live and I couldn’t believe how brutal it was. It’s sad of course when injuries happen in boxing but that is the nature of two highly trained individuals smashing each other’s heads for 12 rounds. In boxing as in other sports like motor racing, horse racing, rugby, downhill skiing it has to be accepted as an occupational hazard. All they can do is try to make it as safe as possible with good access to medical personnel and facilities.

[@josephgreen1038]

Just trying you tell us u was there

[@Sagnasty17]

Terrible thing that happened but Gerald seemed like an asshole. Letting his dog kill a lab like wtf is that..

[@marvelousmarvin2678]

His trainer is a clown

[@Apex2191]

I was 4 years old when the fight happened, so I have no recollection of this. I'm just glad that we live in a world now where we are more conscious about brain trauma and safety precautions to protect these warriors from themselves.

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

This shit seriously tears my heart up man something fierce. Hard to hold back emotions.. Edit: Something to behold the way they reunited to raise money for G-man, and her bravery clearing the air on the dog fighting. We are all so full of piss and vinegar when we're young. Such a heartbreaking story though.

[@Pushh]

Huhh lmao funny tha he stuck in tha chair now deserved fasho

[@conspiracytheories2803]

@@Pushhwhats wrong wit you bro , you’re fucking sick of a person

[@Pushh]

@@conspiracytheories2803 nah I’m nah Thas why you’re a sick person … no sympathy for animal abusers … the voiceless come first

[@CWv22]

"Don King walks in with a champion and walks out with a champion." Damn...

[@donnaperkins2427]

A devil with his crazy hair standing up.

[@stephenmacdonald76]

he has been doing that for years

[@bb-3653]

Isnt to crazy, both chris eubank and nigel ben have had very similar experiences with injuring boxers. And they had a crazy rivalry

[@brownwarrior6867]

Boxers go into the sport knowing full well the consequences should it go wrong. No different from Soldiers,Police Officers or other walks of life where facing death is a very real part of what you do. Be it your own death of those in front of you. An ex soldier who thankfully ( and mercifully)never killed another human being let alone leave them in a worse state than I found them. Respect to both these warriors. For that is what they are. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@MajinStrach]

Underrated comment.

[@wherestyler8047]

You wanted to plug yourself so bad 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ussarng4649]

@@wherestyler8047 so is your comment made to plug yourself?

[@ussarng4649]

There however is a big difference between police, soldiers, firefighters and others whose jobs are rift with danger. They do the job because there is a need. They do it to protect others against an evil. Boxer or anyone else that endangers their health and life for fame, to entertain, to get rich are every different than those who have dangerous jobs because there is a need in this world to protect the innocent.

[@ruby1uby]

Idk if it’s comparable. I do know that there was a whole bunch of shit that happened in that fight that shouldn’t have happened. Including intentional rabbit punches that should’ve been warnings by the ref, the ref getting in between them when gm was putting in work, punches after the bell, and the worst one, McClellan won by ko in the 1st.. fight should’ve been over then

[@adamkhan5274]

Tragic. Remember being allowed to stay up late and watch this as a young kid. Never forgot the gum shield and thinking whats wrong with him. But what great Warriors the pair of them are. Mclelland was just an unbelievable athlete and gifted with punching power no one has seen, breathtaking to see. Nigels strength was the absolute heart and bravery of a lion.

[@tlawengmophosho4848]

I cannot believe people get a pleasure from watching this. After thos fight boxing was never on British television until Anthony Joshua revived the sport. Terrible day for boxing

[@keithpringle3940]

56 mins in, there's "Essex boy" Tony tucker I think, walking Benn back to his locker room before he collapses. For all you yanks or those that don't know, Tony tucker and his 2 pals were shot to death in a range rover and found down a track in Rettendon in Essex in December the same year as this fight.

[@americanmutt7629]

2 Men, 1 contract, 1 winner. Anyone can be injured to any extent at anytime. That’s the chance they take. No man should carry the burden of the results. God Bless Gerald’s family for having his back.

[@aaronswift740]

I think he believed he should have gotten the knockout victory and was robbed of the win and when that didn’t happen his heart was not in it anymore

[@woopimagpie]

The sound goes out from 38:21 until 39:50.

[@grizzleg8729]

Ugh, audio goes out just as the boxers are meeting again for the first time since the fight.

[@meetdamaka]

true

[@deeeeeeeench1209]

Anyone that wears a sailors hat outside of a boat and shouts unintelligible things is not be taken seriously. Forget that he never stepped outside the hood.

[@anonymous-ke8ot]

Boxing is the stupidest thing. Humans hurt each other for fun.

[@JaggerFrench]

Lost all sound at 38:20 smh disappointing, i was actually enjoying this documentary... Was really sucked into this, jumping back in minutes later to having missed all conversation between the two fighters upon their first meeting in over a decade, kinda sucks

[@SoulSearch11110]

Look on other channels

[@kevyarham]

Nigel Benn is a legend. You can't blame an opponent if his enemy is hurt and never the same again.

[@amarrevolver4452]

You can if he was juiced up

[@37thousand]

@@amarrevolver4452 everyone was

[@chrisgonz9963]

One of the best documentaries and a tough one very sad documentary.

[@MP-cx2rh]

So I've watched and studied this fight second by second. The count of Ben when he is knocked through the ropes was clearly incorrect. The fight should have been over at that moment...that responsibility falls squarely on the ringside official who starts that count and of course the referee who follows that lead. But this is boxing...they where fighting in Ben's backyard and boxing has always and will always have a bias governing factor. Second...McClellan was not ready for the fight. He starting pushing his mouthpiece out in the 3rd round. As a boxer when I became winded the first thing I would do was push my mouthpiece forward. The force of you exhaling so hard that if forces your tongue forward from the back of your throat is a no mistake indicator that you are out of wind. Normally a fighter will take a brake during the round to regain his stamina. Unfortunately for Gerald...Ben's style and preparation was to press...constantly. The only time you could get Ben to stop was through repeated punches until he yielded. Gerald because he wasn't ready could not stop him. 3rd when Ben lunged and head butted Gerald causing a severe concussion that was the beginning of the end. Yes we can say the corner or the referee should have stopped the fight is unfair. If Gerald would have taken a knee and then later told the referee he did not wish to go on the fight would have been stopped, and his life as we know it would have been saved. Possibly through review they would have called the fight a draw or someone would have been ruled the winner based on scorecard. You see at this time the only time a head butt or elbow creating a cut/lesion that may disfigure or cause nerve damage or excessive bleeding rendering the fighter unable to see is cause to stop the fight. A head but or elbow that causes a concussion does not qualify as a fight stopping moment. The continuous blinking was probably Gerald seeing the lights popping in his peripheral vision. This often occurs shortly after a severe concussion that does not render the victim unconscious. Its happened to me in the ring and in football games after intense helmet to helmet collisions. This concussion in combination with the hundreds of punches during the fight caused the bleeding in Gerald's brain or the swelling causing brain damage leaving him permanently impaired. So in conclusion the to me the only way to prevent this from happening again would be to change the rules associated with head butts. And most importantly it should be the responsibility of the Boxing Association in conjunction with the promoter associated with the fighter to have an insurance policy protecting the expected income of a fighter through the course of his carrier. A minimum of $1million dollars, also the investigators digging into his personal life and degrading his character to cause people to think less of him...or what happened to him to be deserved should be outlawed. His association with dogs and or dog fighting to be mentioned in the documentary is a slap in the face to what he sacrificed through out his carrier and in the end.

[@AnonymousRandomGuy006]

I appreciate you typing this and your view point. I 100% agree

[@kmlh5456]

100% disagree with all points. Styles make fights. Mcclellan wasn't mentally or physically tough enough for benn. Mcclellan was a skilled fighter just not tough enough- he was a bully - only strong when they have the upper hand. Other fighters in history faced more adversity and won. Dont make excuses for mcclellan- he lost fair and square!!

[@theguvna811]

48:17 - the guy on right of Nigel - That's one of the Gangsters (Anthony Tony Tucker) that was shot dead in Essex in the Range Rover shooting later that year. Rettendon Murders

[@mervmervalot2296]

Was that an elvis song... Retendor murders.... Address unknown

[@philipvjones397]

As much as I like Benn, he got away with too many rabbit punches in that fight. The ref was just shocking.

[@goodknight3232]

Really? so you miss benn getting hit 4 times on the ropes? illegal blows ?

[@johncramer1783]

The ref was a novice at best completely incompetent

[@fabiangonsalez7364]

Who else is here from that comment on the short 😂😂 fucking right boy !

[@knucklegame5050]

Great documentary. And blessings to both fighters. True Legends of the Sport🙏🙏✊