Best fights of Gerald McClellan
Over 7 years as a professional, Gerald McClellan has compiled a 31-3 (29) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gerald McClellan KOs Julian Jackson
On May 8, 1993 Gerald McClellan fought Julian Jackson for the WBC middleweight title. McClellan was 25 years old with a record of 27-2, and Jackson was 32 with a record of 46-1. Both McClellan and Jackson were on a 17-fight winning streak. McClellan stopped Julian Jackson via TKO in the 5th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Gerald McClellan KOs Julian Jackson in their 2nd fight
On May 7, 1994 Gerald McClellan defended his WBC middleweight title against Julian Jackson. It was their second meeting. McClellan was 26 years old with a record of 30-2, and Jackson was 33 with a record of 49-2. McClellan was on a 20-fight winning streak and Jackson was on a 3-fight winning streak. McClellan stopped Julian Jackson via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Gerald McClellan KOs John Mugabi
On November 20, 1991 Gerald McClellan fought John Mugabi for the vacant WBO middleweight title. McClellan was 24 years old with a record of 22-2, and Mugabi was 31 with a record of 38-3. McClellan was on a 12-fight winning streak and Mugabi was on a 2-fight winning streak. McClellan stopped John Mugabi via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Gerald McClellan KOs Jay Bell in 20 seconds
On August 6, 1993 Gerald McClellan defended his WBC middleweight title against Jay Bell. McClellan was 25 years old with a record of 28-2, and Bell was 0 with a record of 0-0. McClellan was on a 18-fight winning streak. McClellan stopped Jay Bell via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Gerald McClellan KOs Gilbert Baptist
On March 4, 1994 Gerald McClellan defended his WBC middleweight title against Gilbert Baptist. McClellan was 26 years old with a record of 29-2, and Baptist was 0 with a record of 0-0. McClellan was on a 19-fight winning streak. McClellan stopped Gilbert Baptist via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Gerald McClellan loses to Nigel Benn via KO
On February 25, 1995 Gerald McClellan fought Nigel Benn for the WBC super middleweight title. McClellan was 27 years old with a record of 31-2, and Benn was 31 with a record of 39-2-1. McClellan was on a 21-fight winning streak and Benn was on a 2-fight winning streak. Benn stopped McClellan via KO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
7. Gerald McClellan KOs Lester Yarbrough
On February 24, 1992 Gerald McClellan faced Lester Yarbrough. McClellan was 24 years old with a record of 23-2, and Yarbrough was 0 with a record of 0-0. McClellan was on a 13-fight winning streak. McClellan stopped Lester Yarbrough via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Gerald McClellan KOs Carl Sullivan in 45 seconds
On May 15, 1992 Gerald McClellan faced Carl Sullivan. McClellan was 24 years old with a record of 24-2, and Sullivan was 0 with a record of 0-0. McClellan was on a 14-fight winning streak. McClellan stopped Carl Sullivan via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Gerald McClellan KOs Steve Harvey
On November 7, 1992 Gerald McClellan faced Steve Harvey. McClellan was 25 years old with a record of 25-2, and Harvey was 0 with a record of 0-0. McClellan was on a 15-fight winning streak. McClellan stopped Steve Harvey via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Gerald McClellan KOs Tyrone Moore
On February 20, 1993 Gerald McClellan faced Tyrone Moore. McClellan was 25 years old with a record of 26-2, and Moore was 0 with a record of 0-0. McClellan was on a 16-fight winning streak. McClellan stopped Tyrone Moore via TKO in the 2nd round.