Gerald McClellan
Statistics
Real name	Gerald McClellan
Nickname	The G-Man
Rated at	Middleweight
Nationality
Birth date	October 23, 1967
Birth place	Freeport, Illinois
Death date	-
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	34
Wins	31
Wins by KO	29
Losses	3
Draws	0
No contests	0

Gerald McClellan (born October 23, 1967 in Freeport, Illinois) is a former boxer from the United States of America, who was world Middleweight champion. Trained by hall of fame trainer Emanuel Steward, he captured the WBO world Middleweight championship knocking out John Mugabi in one round in 1991, and the WBC's version by knocking out Julian Jackson in five rounds in 1993. Middleweight is a division, or weight class, in boxing. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... Lincoln-Douglas debates monument, near downtown Freeport. ... is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... Lincoln-Douglas debates monument, near downtown Freeport. ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Domínguez (left, throwing a left uppercut) versus Rafael Ortiz Boxing, also referred to as pugilism and The Sweet Science, is a combat sport of English origin in which two participants of similar weight fight each other with their fists in a series of one... The modern International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) is located in Canastota, New York, United States, within driving distance from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown and the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta. ... Emanuel Steward (born 1944) is a boxing trainer who is in the International Boxing Hall Of Fame. ... The World Boxing Organization (WBO) is one of the sanctioning organizations currently recognizing world boxing champions. ... John The Beast Mugabi (born March 4, 1960) is a former boxer and world Jr. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... WBC logo mark “WBC” redirects here. ... Julian Jackson is a boxer out of the Virgin Islands, who usually won by knockout. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ...

Ominous signs for his later career were present after the Jackson fight, when he reported subsequently that he suffered significant headache and dizziness. This was dismissed as a consequence of being hit by arguably the hardest puncher in the division at the time. However, significant head injury may already have occurred at that time.

McClellan, nicknamed The G-Man, was considered to be the hardest hitter in Middle-weight history, some saying he hit even harder than Julian Jackson. Tragically, he never realized his initially awesome potential due to a tragedy which struck when McClellan went up in weight to challenge world Super-Middleweight champion Nigel Benn in London on February 25, 1995. This article or section seems to contain too many examples (or of a poor quality) for an encyclopedia entry. ... Nigel Benn (born January 22, 1964) is an English former boxer who held world titles at both Middleweight and Super Middleweight. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...

The weights and tactics for this fight were significant. Benn weighed on the limit of 168, while McClellan came in at a surprisingly light 165. When lower weight champions move up a weight to challenge a respected champion without fulfilling the available weight category limit, it is expected they will use their likely speed advantage to initially outbox their heavier opponent and perhaps gain a points decision or opportunistic late knockout. McCllelan surprisingly decided to pursue a very aggressive fight from the onset while being a significantly smaller man on the scales.

The bold policy almost worked, with McClellan dropping Benn out of the ring in round one. The time from Benn being knocked down to regaining his feet was 9 seconds, and WBC rule states that a fallen boxer is allowed 20 seconds, rather than the usual 10, if he lands outside the ring. Thus, the claims that McClellan should have been awarded the fight are invalid.

Televised live to the United States by Showtime and to the UK on ITV, the fight had a devastating ending, as McClellan, after dropping Benn again in round eight, took a knee in round ten after being knocked down by a barrage of punches moments earlier by the ferocious Benn. He was counted out, collapsing in his corner and losing consciousness. Referee Alfred Azaro was harshly criticized as inept for the way he handled the fight. Showtime is a subscription television brand used by a number of channels and platforms around the world, but primarily refers to a group of channels in the United States. ... Independent Television (generally known as ITV, but also as ITV Network) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters, set up under the Independent Television Authority (ITA) to provide competition to the BBC. ITV is the oldest commercial television network in the UK. Since 1990 and the Broadcasting...

McClellan had emergency surgery to remove a bloodclot from his brain. He spent weeks in a coma and once regaining consciousness was found to have suffered extensive brain damage. He lost his eyesight, the ability to walk and became 80 percent deaf. Sports Illustrated ran an article about the fight and its outcome one week after the fight. McClellan's family flew to be by his side, and later he was flown back to his home country. He has recently recovered some ability to walk, being helped by a cane, but he has not recovered his eyesight. In addition to being blind and almost deaf, his short-term memory was also profoundly affected. His three sisters, particularly Lisa McClellan, are responsible for his care. He has been the honoree at numerous banquets and award ceremonies, and fellow boxing world champion Roy Jones Jr., often pointed as a possible rival during the 1990s, set up a foundation to help McClellan. The first issue of Sports Illustrated, August 16, 1954, showing Milwaukee Braves star Eddie Mathews at bat in Milwaukee County Stadium. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ...

McClellan's record as a professional boxer was 31 wins and 3 losses with 29 wins by knockout. McClellan's opponents rarely lasted past the third round. A boxer is knocked down and receives the 10-count. ...

McClellan bred, trained and fought pit bulls all his adult life. 'Training' consisted of him getting dogs, cats and other animals from pet shops and rescue centers and throwing them in with his pit bulls, which he claimed needed to taste blood and kill every day. The 'rescued' dogs had their muzzles taped shut so they could not defend themselves, therefore injuring his valuable pit bulls; they also had their paws tied together. Then McClellan would set one of his dogs on them as he recorded how long it took for his dog to kill it. Stan Johnson, McClellan's coach, when interviewed by Observer Sport Monthly, described one of the fights he witnessed. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The World Boxing Organization (WBO) is a sanctioning organization currently recognizing professional boxing world champions. ... This is a chronological List of World Middleweight Boxing Champions, as recognized by four of the better-known sanctioning organizations: The World Boxing Association (WBA), founded in 1921 as the National Boxing Association (NBA), The World Boxing Council (WBC), founded in 1963, The International Boxing Federation (IBF), founded in 1983... is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Chris Pyatt is a former world middleweight champion boxer from Leicester, England. ... Julian Jackson is a boxer out of the Virgin Islands, who usually won by knockout. ... WBC logo mark “WBC” redirects here. ... This is a chronological List of World Middleweight Boxing Champions, as recognized by four of the better-known sanctioning organizations: The World Boxing Association (WBA), founded in 1921 as the National Boxing Association (NBA), The World Boxing Council (WBC), founded in 1963, The International Boxing Federation (IBF), founded in 1983... is the 128th day of the year (129th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 127th day of the year (128th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... Julian Jackson is a boxer out of the Virgin Islands, who usually won by knockout. ... ... ... ...

Tellingly, his coach also added: "Gerald likes killin' things", describing McClellan as: "A violent, violent, violent, violent, violent man."

Many who were appalled by McClellan's private life have in the past, expressed their happiness that he is now disabled, highlighting the depth of disgust some people feel for him. Others, particularly fellow boxers and athletes, whilst condemning his actions, have gone on to offer support to the boxer.

On Saturday February 24th the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London, held an event called the Gerald McClellan Benefit Evening. The benefit night had been arranged by Nigel Benn, who McClellan was fighting when he was injured. Nigel Benn has since expressed his regret that his opponent was so badly injured. Many petitions and campaigns were launched to protest against the evening and the sports minister Richard Caborn was contacted by members of the Animal Rights Community Online. February 24 is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... The Grosvenor House Hotel is one of the largest and most famous luxury hotels in London. ... Park Lane could refer to: Park Lane, a road in London, England Park Lane, a mall in Halifax, Nova Scotia Mercury Park Lane, a car produced by the Ford Motor Company This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Nigel Benn (born January 22, 1964) is an English former boxer who held world titles at both Middleweight and Super Middleweight. ... Nigel Benn (born January 22, 1964) is an English former boxer who held world titles at both Middleweight and Super Middleweight. ... The Right Honourable Richard Caborn, PC (born October 6, 1943) is a British politician for the Labour Party, and member of Parliament for Sheffield Central. ...

Today, McClellan lives with his sisters, relying on donations for his care.

External links

• Gerald McClellan Highlight Video
• Article on McClellan's condition
• Boxing Record
• The Gerald McClellan Trust
• Background Story Sunday November 4, 2001 Observer Sport Monthly
• Fighting for life