Should Benn have been counted out against McLellan in the first round?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Smoochie, Aug 30, 2025.


What do you think?

  1. Yep, he did not beat the count my guy

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  2. Hell no

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  1. Smoochie

    Smoochie Combat sports fanatic Full Member

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    One of my favourite first rounds, the ref was definitely his angel in this match but what do y'all think about it? Should it have been a KO1 victory for McLellan or nah? I read that opinion here in sum threads.
     
    Smoochie, Aug 30, 2025
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    If only.
     
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  3. Yorbals

    Yorbals Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don’t see why it should have been, the ref was interfering way too much but Benn was on his feet and back in to the ring before the ten count when he was knocked down.
    I don’t really see any case for it being stopped to be honest
     
    Yorbals, Aug 30, 2025
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