Eubanks v McClellan

[Dark Lord Al]

Would have been an interesting one.

Its one of those - I always fancied Eubank slightly over Benn in a match up , maybe he just had his number. But at the same time I always thought Benn would fare better against the world's elite than Eubankwith his pure warrior style.

It was Nigel's punching power that wore g-man down that night and Eubank couldn't hit like Benn. G-man would dominate the early stages but doubt he could have taken Eubank out. With this in mind I would say that G-man would maybe edge a close decision.

Chris Eubank could hit very hard when motivated, and if Nigel Benn who's chin wasn't great survived against Gerald McClellan. Then Chris Eubank would for 100 percent not get KO'ed, i mean he did take huge shots off a big punching Cruiserweight without tasting the canvas.

I think Gerald McClellan is getting a bit overrated here, sure he looked very good with his early knockouts. But who did he ever really beat ? and he was outpointed twice. And was never really in a tough fight against an elite opponent.

So im going with the tougher and much more proven, Chris Eubank any day of the week.

The second Eubank v Watson fight , when watsons constant pressure dropped eubank , thats how i see the fight going.
but im not doubting eubanks chin, it was steel.
Im with Marktko who said eubank beat benn , but benn does better against other top fighters.

[ICB]

Would have been an interesting one.

Its one of those - I always fancied Eubank slightly over Benn in a match up , maybe he just had his number. But at the same time I always thought Benn would fare better against the world's elite than Eubankwith his pure warrior style.

It was Nigel's punching power that wore g-man down that night and Eubank couldn't hit like Benn. G-man would dominate the early stages but doubt he could have taken Eubank out. With this in mind I would say that G-man would maybe edge a close decision.

Chris Eubank could hit very hard when motivated, and if Nigel Benn who's chin wasn't great survived against Gerald McClellan. Then Chris Eubank would for 100 percent not get KO'ed, i mean he did take huge shots off a big punching Cruiserweight without tasting the canvas.

I think Gerald McClellan is getting a bit overrated here, sure he looked very good with his early knockouts. But who did he ever really beat ? and he was outpointed twice. And was never really in a tough fight against an elite opponent.

So im going with the tougher and much more proven, Chris Eubank any day of the week.

The second Eubank v Watson fight , when watsons constant pressure dropped eubank , thats how i see the fight going.
but im not doubting eubanks chin, it was steel.
Im with the guy who said eubank beat benn , but benn does better against other top fighters.

Michael Watson had a better much defense though, and that was arguably the fight of his life. Infact i think that Michael Watson would of beaten Gerald McClellan.

[Fenster]

McClellan never won a 12 round fight. Eubank has an iron chin. Arguably Eubank fought better the more dangerous the opponent.

There's only one winner here and it ain't G-man.

(probably been controversial though)

[BIG H]

McClellan never won a 12 round fight. Eubank has an iron chin. Arguably Eubank fought better the more dangerous the opponent.

There's only one winner here and it ain't G-man.

(probably been controversial though)

Coz he never fought one! Never needed to

[Fenster]

McClellan never won a 12 round fight. Eubank has an iron chin. Arguably Eubank fought better the more dangerous the opponent.

There's only one winner here and it ain't G-man.

(probably been controversial though)

Coz he never fought one! Never needed to

Ahh.. but he lost twice over 8 rounds.

If Eubank didn't have an iron chin I bet no-one would give him a chance.

Also - If Benn-G-Man never happened 99% would believe it ridiculous that Benn had a chance.

[BIG H]

McClellan never won a 12 round fight. Eubank has an iron chin. Arguably Eubank fought better the more dangerous the opponent.

There's only one winner here and it ain't G-man.

(probably been controversial though)

Coz he never fought one! Never needed to

Ahh.. but he lost twice over 8 rounds.

If Eubank didn't have an iron chin I bet no-one would give him a chance.

Also - If Benn-G-Man never happened 99% would believe it ridiculous that Benn had a chance.

Th 8 rounders were just after he turned pro though, to be fair

[Master]

McClellan never won a 12 round fight. Eubank has an iron chin. Arguably Eubank fought better the more dangerous the opponent.

There's only one winner here and it ain't G-man.

(probably been controversial though)

Coz he never fought one! Never needed to

Ahh.. but he lost twice over 8 rounds.

If Eubank didn't have an iron chin I bet no-one would give him a chance.

Also - If Benn-G-Man never happened 99% would believe it ridiculous that Benn had a chance.

That fact is true, no one would have thought Benn would have beaten Gerald.

[Spicoli]

Certainly would have thinned my wallet by $50.

[Mctaggert]

Agreed about both the above posts

[Spicoli]

I like McClellan vs the '95 Eubank. Eubank could be out hustled and Gerald was not just some club swinging bomber regardless of early kos over undeniably some guys straight out of a witness protection program. He had some fast hands and was a crippling body hitter too. The guy could box , flat out. His probs early were tension with Manny, shit sparring, numerous fights falling through and putting on damn near 12-15 lbs on fight night on occasion. When he split with Manny he was making improvments but he and others were badly mistaken going into Benn fight. All the blab about Benns glass chin, Benn losing his punch and trying to be a boxer. The best thing that happened to Nigel and the worst for Gerald was damn near decapitating Benn right off the bat. Benn just instantly reverted into his roots and went free swinging, feet planted bomber. Had he stayed out, tried to box and not be prepared to be badly ko'd himself I think Gerald may have power boxed him down the stretch. He started the fight from the ko and had no choice to maintain at fever pitch or fall. I think he approaches Eubank much wiser and with much less assumption. Different mental make up, style, power etc between Benn & Eubank.