Seven years younger, McClellan arrived from Emanuel Steward’s Kronk Gym with a 27-2 record and 26 knockouts. The challenger attacked with the speed, aggression, and confidence of a fighter who did not expect his opponents to survive long.
This was more than a meeting of knockout artists. Jackson had to prove that his experience and single-punch power remained enough to stop a younger destroyer. McClellan needed to show that his quick victories had prepared him for a champion who punched harder than anyone he had faced.
Jackson Tests McClellan’s Chin
McClellan struck first, hurting Jackson with a right hand during the opening round. The champion…
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