Ring Legends: Gerald McClellan Pt. II

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Ring Legends: Gerald McClellan Pt. II

Gerald McClellan was a major star in boxing’s middleweight division during the late 1980s into the mid-1990s. Before 30-years old, he had become a two-time World Champion thanks to his skill and high knockout ability. In a career that spanned roughly six years, he had only been beaten twice. Now he was about to face […]

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