Gerald McClellan vs Ezzard Charles

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jul 31, 2026 at 1:31 PM.


Who wins and how

  1. McClellan KO/TKO

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  2. Charles KO/TKO

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    44.4%

  3. McClellan Decision

    0 vote(s)
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  4. Charles Decision

    4 vote(s)
    44.4%

  5. Draw

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    At middleweight. Charles started at middleweight and beat some pretty good names at that weight. McClellan had KO power at that weight.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jul 31, 2026 at 1:31 PM
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jul 31, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    You know what, I was going to put a :lol: up and nothing else, but thinking about it, McClellan would be a real challenge for the teenaged Charles. He's looking to do damage and an early shot landing big might upset Ezzard's all important rhythm over the shorter distance. Not a foregone conclusion by any means, but big money on Charles for sure.
     
    McGrain, Jul 31, 2026 at 2:03 PM
    McGrain, Jul 31, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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  3. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I don't think there is any footage of Charles at MW.

    If he is anywhere near as good as he was at LHW, he beats the absolute dogsh*t out of McClellan.
     
    SouthpawsRule, Jul 31, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Chatgpt thinks Charles wins a decision over McClellan at MW, but that McClellan is dangerous in the early rounds as Charles chin isn't infallible
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jul 31, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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  5. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Peak Charles would be making 160lbs under the weigh in rules of McClellan’s era.

    I’d go with Charles to outbox and stop McClellan late in the fight, countering, landing all kinds of combinations and eventually landing relatively at will.

    McClellan never had the best defence, and Charles was skilled and very explosive, he wouldn’t find it hard to find the target.
     
    Devon, Jul 31, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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  6. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    McClellan wouldn’t be making 160 w same day, so a better version of Charles (or crappier Gerald) might as well be allowed to fight.
     
    NoNeck, Jul 31, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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