G-Man was my favorite fighter when he passed. Funny to me that the stigma/stench of dog fighting persists with him, yet Roy is rarely criticized for his involvement with cock fighting. Not condoning or condemning either, just saying it is crazy to me that bull fighting, cock fighting...etc., are barely recognized while dog fighting receives universal scorn.
I agree that he likely was injured going in to the Benn fight (Nigel was a brutal puncher) from Kronk wars (watch the video of him sparring Toney) and the Jackson fights. I do think the trainer was shit, not only for not stopping the fight, but also for Gerald's lack of preparation. The ref also shares blame, for basically holding GMan back so Benn could recover in the first, and then for allowing Benn to head butt and rabbit punch throughout.
Gerald was too one dimensional to be a p4p guy for long, but he definitely could've upset Roy or anyone else who ever laced up a pair of gloves. Not saying he would be favored, just that he had the punch and style to beat anyone.
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