Fallen Soldier | A raw look back at one of the most brutal fights in boxing history | Full Film

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  • Опубліковано 11 тра 2023
  • In this eye-opening documentary, director Bobby Razak follows the tragic events surrounding the last fight of Gerald McClellan. The undisputed middleweight champion of the world, McClellan suffered a devastating defeat against his opponent Nigel Benn, which irreparably altered the lives of all those involved. A powerful and compelling journey into the darker side of boxing.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 71

  • @alessio.123
    @alessio.123 3 місяці тому +5

    Thank you for not forgetting this man and all the other boxers that go hurt.
    Much love from Italy

  • @rigby7662
    @rigby7662 5 місяців тому +7

    That conversation gerald had with iran barkley was amazing 😄💙

  • @RA-hn6sk
    @RA-hn6sk 4 місяці тому +6

    Gerald McClellan was forever damaged by this fight mentally and physically, but lets also not forget that Nigel Benn was also emotionally scarred by this fight

  • @anthonymcken6050
    @anthonymcken6050 6 місяців тому +7

    Gerald's sister is a warrior queen.

  • @chantellesouthafrica
    @chantellesouthafrica Рік тому +12

    This story broke my heart...
    Thank you Liza and everybody that assist in taking care of this beautiful young man. He is so privileged to have you in his life! To ALL the boxers out there, once a champion, always a champion!
    Mr Iran, I have a special prayer for you, that God will provide and take care of you and your needs.❤
    May God bless all that contributed to helping. Lots of love from 🇿🇦

    • @wowaquariums
      @wowaquariums 7 місяців тому +2

      Good post. His sister is HUGE hearted, and I didn't know Iran Barkley was so involved -- so nice to see the Blade, who also fought Nigel.

    • @brianmorecombe2726
      @brianmorecombe2726 3 місяці тому +2

      He survived.There are other boxers never achieving world title status that DIED from fights in the ring.At least in Mclellans case,dogs are relieved from disgusting cruelty he put on them.

    • @RottenProfits
      @RottenProfits Місяць тому

      @@brianmorecombe2726 who gives a fuck about a dog its a human.. people make mistakes.

    • @brianmorecombe2726
      @brianmorecombe2726 Місяць тому

      @@RottenProfits There is no justification to put any animal through suffering for someone elses pleasure and what MClellen did to dogs was no mistake more like deliberate pal.

  • @SouledOut357
    @SouledOut357 3 місяці тому +3

    Everyone needs to see this. Godspeed Gerald McClellan, Iran Barkley and Nigel Benn. thank you sister Lisa, family & friends of G man for taking up the slack and for taking care of the Champ. Thank You Razak Sports Films for this docu, and Mr Keith Cobb for your awesome narration.

  • @arimoshelman9079
    @arimoshelman9079 Рік тому +5

    Its easy to forget how much these men give to entertain us fans. God bless them and long live the few that have graced us with their gift.

  • @N.M.T.K
    @N.M.T.K Рік тому +5

    Thank you so much for posting this Boxing Documentary. 🥊

  • @Rpagsis1
    @Rpagsis1 6 місяців тому +3

    As an Aficionado....I can only appreciate this work👏

  • @jesseb5076
    @jesseb5076 Рік тому +6

    I remember watching this fight live… so so sad 😞

  • @universesixhit642
    @universesixhit642 9 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for showing this.

  • @reekhavoc2932
    @reekhavoc2932 Рік тому +6

    A boxer just died a few days ago! From the Phillipines. Toughest sport ever

  • @susanford1028
    @susanford1028 Рік тому +7

    Such a lovely man. You can tell he has a big heart and seems to be handling his situation like only a few could do. May the Lord bless this dude and his wonderful helpers/care givers as well.

    • @dating6016
      @dating6016 Рік тому

      This is the risk of stepping into the ring. Boxing is merely modern day gladiators... You can get disabled, you can die...It is not a game...

    • @wakeylad68
      @wakeylad68 7 місяців тому +4

      Before he was injured he said he was going to kill nigel benn in the ring !!! And also bred dogs for fighting ! I guess his injury made him a better man then

    • @Dreamy8900
      @Dreamy8900 6 місяців тому +4

      @@wakeylad68everyone says shit like that to promote the fight. So many fighters have said that before and no one batted an eye but it’s only bad when this man does it. And you act like you’re better than him when in reality you probably are not! Before and after the injury. Not having sympathy for someone in that state shows you don’t have good morals

    • @mrkipling2201
      @mrkipling2201 11 днів тому

      ​@@Dreamy8900agreed. Many fighters talk nonsense before the fight, just to promote it and gee themselves up. It doesn't mean anything.

  • @j_vasey
    @j_vasey Рік тому +8

    This fight and the Eubank Watson fight happening so close together broke all men involved. However I think the most painful thing is seeing him after the fight. People need to see this. No matter how tough you are. He was/is one of the toughest men I've ever seen and this can happen to him out can happen to anyone. I can't imagine what it feels like to have done that to someone though it must be horrendous. What a family that man has though true strength right there. That sister of his is truly a beautiful soul. Inside and out. More time has passed since this was filmed than had between then and the fight. 2007 man

    • @kevindurand3237
      @kevindurand3237 Рік тому +1

      'Heart of gold' Buying labrador puppies for his prize pitbull to rip apart in what he regarded as sparring for the dog? Given his history mcclellan should not have been given medical care in Britain at the taxpayers expense which lasted 10 months. They should've dumped him outside

    • @j_vasey
      @j_vasey Рік тому

      @@kevindurand3237 really?? Didn't know that. That's barbaric..actually now you mention it. I had heard about that before surprised I forgot

    • @mrkipling2201
      @mrkipling2201 Рік тому +1

      Yes, that was a disgusting scene, the dog fighting stuff. I believe that everyone deserves a 2nd chance though. Including Gerald McClellan. Plus his family deserve assistance after looking after him for all these years. There's a few exceptions with the 2nd chance thing. Paedophiles, rapists, murderers for example. Everyone apart from that.

    • @wolves1980
      @wolves1980 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@kevindurand3237 people have done worse and there not blind deaf in a wheelchair I agree it's wrong to hurt a animal but he did not deserve that

  • @davidcook680
    @davidcook680 Місяць тому +1

    His sister is a saint. The sacrifice she has made taking care of her brother. Is beautiful. He is lucky to have her. It's unfortunate what happened to him. Has to be scary living in darkness. Barely able to hear. I hope his sister has her best life.

  • @deaf2819
    @deaf2819 6 місяців тому +3

    Imagine coming to comment hate towards any of these guys. Never knew some boxing fans could be massive cowards but makes sense since most fans won’t ever lace em up,wrap em up or take a punch.

    • @ryanletchford2450
      @ryanletchford2450 6 місяців тому

      You clearly don't know nothing about scumbag then

  • @francescanguyen6703
    @francescanguyen6703 Рік тому +5

    Such a sad story. “ Lisa, this is the man who took my life” and Nigel Benn tried to commit suicide over his guilt.

    • @andisadler2897
      @andisadler2897 6 місяців тому

      bENN TRIED TO COMMIT SUICIDE CAUSE HE WAS UNFAITHFUL TO HIS WIFE. STOP TALKING SHITE.

    • @serenityinside1
      @serenityinside1 Місяць тому

      no he didn't ..fool

  • @j.c.n9718
    @j.c.n9718 7 місяців тому +1

    British Boxing is a very special brotherhood, they look out for their own.

  • @wolves1980
    @wolves1980 7 місяців тому +2

    God bless lisa mcclellan and gerald mcclellan and family x

  • @thisislilraskal
    @thisislilraskal Рік тому +3

    God dammit I love boxing. The best sport in the world.

  • @wolfgangbang
    @wolfgangbang Рік тому +3

    I am an 80 year old fighter and the best Bodybuilder on UA-cam

  • @rmf9567
    @rmf9567 Рік тому +3

    The saddest part of all of this is the boxing committee. These guys should be taken care of. What a travesty.

  • @Mr.Scimitar
    @Mr.Scimitar 3 дні тому

    May God Bless Gerald. I had two cousins that fought professionally. One of them took some damage and it shows. As fans we love to watch these guys in the ring but, it does take a toll on any and all fighters. I studied and watched my older cousins but my parents wouldnt allow me to compete. I knew that I would have been a champion but i also thank my parents for making the choice for me to not take that damage.

  • @andisadler2897
    @andisadler2897 Рік тому +2

    At 15.21 Lisa said you forgive someonme when they purposely done something!. Ive never heard anything like it. It was just a accident, one of those accidents. Could have happened to anyone and yes we all so sorry about it. Don King is more guilty than anyone for leaving Gerald this way. where his nurse, wheres his care. Sick of people blaming Benn. IT WAS AN ACCIDENT.

  • @BauBOO
    @BauBOO 16 днів тому

    I remember an old story along time ago, there was a video about this 10 years ago but they took it down prob 10 years ago, I remember it saying that Gerald was not allowed to finish off Nigel Benn. Stan johnson and Don King wouldn't let him, they wanted him to not finish Nigel Benn. When Gman almost finished Benn in first round Don king was mad. Stan Johnson kept telling Gman to not finish Benn. But I don't know, I just remember watching a video talking about it 10 years ago.

  • @jasonspalding
    @jasonspalding 7 місяців тому +1

    the accidental headbutt didn't help, but the head punches McClellan took through out that fight was unreal, i dont think he'd ever been hit so hard, you need to look at McClellan corner if you're looking for blame, not benn.

    • @irvinmorales1409
      @irvinmorales1409 5 місяців тому +1

      There were a myriad of factors that led to this tragedy happening. Most of all was McClellan's brutal training and fights. Benn just happened to be the straw that broke the camel's back.

  • @ChristopherMosley-dj3kt
    @ChristopherMosley-dj3kt Місяць тому +1

    What a lot of people don't understand is Don King is actually the reason Gerald McClellan is in the condition he is

  • @WilliieClarke
    @WilliieClarke 11 днів тому

    Get Gman a UA-cam Channel he is a very interesting person.

  • @bobbymcclellan2244
    @bobbymcclellan2244 4 місяці тому +1

    If that was an accident explain why he was getting punched in the back of the head the whole fight.

    • @ryand141
      @ryand141 9 днів тому

      Ask the promoters. They are the ones that fix the fights or the board of control. Boxing is full of wankers. Hearn and Arum being 2 of the biggest.

  • @positivelangbai...4482
    @positivelangbai...4482 Рік тому

    don king is there beside the ring

  • @RA-hn6sk
    @RA-hn6sk 4 місяці тому +1

    All sports are the same. Once you are used up, broken, or no longer profitable, they would put you down like an injured race horse. What Gerald did to that dog was wrong, but none of us are without sin.

  • @ryand141
    @ryand141 9 днів тому

    Just noticed that Mclellan had his gumshield out in Rd 1 (see photo). He was more than likely severely injured going into this fight. But this will probably never been known. Corrupt boxing. Also,, if you think this is brutal, go watch the Grifith vs Paret fight.

  • @bobbymcclellan2244
    @bobbymcclellan2244 4 місяці тому +1

    Head butt 9th round, the fight should have been stopped. That what caused the injury.

    • @louie3404
      @louie3404 3 місяці тому +1

      Gerald was damaged before the flight, fighting a hard puncher like Benn was the nail in the coffin

    • @brianmorecombe2726
      @brianmorecombe2726 3 місяці тому +1

      Headclash.McClellan quit because he had no plan B and his trainer was rubbish

  • @brianmorecombe2726
    @brianmorecombe2726 3 місяці тому +1

    All the excuses came out after this fight were just plain shallow.McClellan was badly prepared and was unable to put in any plan b and just boxed really badly.Benn richly deserved victory and it easily could have been him badly injured.But as a good sportsman,McClellan failed imo due to the disgusting dog fighting activities he was involved in.

  • @deaf2819
    @deaf2819 6 місяців тому +1

    I wonder how these og boxers feel about the cheesy UA-camrs making stupid money doing their thing for “charity” at a shit level to be honest.

  • @shaheedpetersen6231
    @shaheedpetersen6231 6 місяців тому +1

    Boxing is an unnatural act.

  • @waynelittle646
    @waynelittle646 6 місяців тому +1

    Was benn on juice for that fight??????

    • @chojuro_senpai337
      @chojuro_senpai337 4 місяці тому +1

      Never been proven if he did or did not

    • @brianmorecombe2726
      @brianmorecombe2726 3 місяці тому

      Drugs? No McClellans trainer was.If you throw rubbish about PEDS on a british fighter just because McLellan was poorly trained.Most of your fighters through the decades done peds especially Aaron Pryor.

  • @ainokea4u
    @ainokea4u 11 місяців тому +4

    7:10 He's not a fallen soldier. He's an injured boxer. Let's not confuse war with sports. Have some respect for real soldiers.

    • @duncantobey9889
      @duncantobey9889 7 місяців тому +1

      I think your missing the point..It was about the boxing battles that he endured during his boxing career..

    • @wakeylad68
      @wakeylad68 7 місяців тому +3

      Nigel benn was a soldier in the British army as was his brother before him

    • @deaf2819
      @deaf2819 6 місяців тому

      Oh cut the shit. You know any soldiers doing it for the love of the game? Or they looking for a way out or a stepping stone to get elsewhere. Please don’t start the fake patriotism bullshit. Sincerely, VETERAN of more deployments than you may have brain cells, cmon.

    • @uncleiron64
      @uncleiron64 Місяць тому

      Suffered a lot more damage than some soldiers do

    • @martytdd1606
      @martytdd1606 17 днів тому

      Ok, Gladiator is a better word.🥊