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@@PaulStrikerENG I think Byrd is dumb as hell for wanting to take more headshots right after getting some relief on his condition. Like, dude knows exactly what those headshots are going to lead to..
99% of women would have left him and gone with a more able man, she deserves the gift of the world and much praise for staying there and helping her husband when she didn't really need to. That's true love.
My Mum just became a widow this last Monday. She stayed bedside on vigil at hospice with my sister, who stayed with her the whole time. So she's cared for and buried both parents, and now her husband and my father. Women should run the world.
I quit boxing... I was 17, fighting a 26-year-old. From the very first punch he threw, which was his hardest shot, it gave me concussion. I went through the entire fight just remembering about three moments. I then get walked out the ring by some people... I asked "did I get knocked out?" they said no... "Did I win?" They said no... "Did I go through the entire fight?" Everyone started laughing saying that I haven't got a clue what's happening. I lost my memory. I seen my girlfriend at the time had text me and I didn't know who she was. She phoned me immediately after I asked her how long has it been since we spoke (I thought we broke up and that it had been about 6 months). It turns out I spoke to her just before the fight. Boxing is no joke. The training is amazing as it keeps you super fit and healthy, but don't fight... It's not worth it.
Hello David , I hope you are fully recovered .Wow it is amazing how dangerous can be even boxing with those gloves , I recently watched a movie starring Will Smith and is about CTE on American football . Human brain is not done for that basically ,brain collides against the skull and things can get very bad ,greetings from Spain!!
@@Andrew-zr1jt Much appreciated. I'm absolutely fine now. The thing with gloves is that it actually makes it more dangerous. Because it is a large surface area, it rattles the brain more. Without the gloves there's serious external injury, but with the gloves there's serious internal injury. That's why people typically die due to boxing and not UFC.
I've trained martial arts for nearly 20 years. I got hit in the head too much for sure in my youth. Glad I had the realization around 26 that it isn't worth it. I only drill reactions and counters now. I don't spar hard and I only spar with people I trust. Spend more time training grappling and just hitting thai pads and mitts.
The amount of time I train (muay thai) is only half yours, but I stop after sometimes my head does micro-movements without my control. Indeed, spar partners are often carried away by emotions and can't control their power. I only train for fitness, so I don't feel it's worth risking nerve damage. At that time my best friend was still practicing, even participating in amateur tournaments. He used to want to be a professional. Someday he had bad luck, he was beaten until he lost consciousness, ending in a 6 month coma. After waking up, he became a different person. He has not lost all of his memory and can still walk, but has difficulty communicating. He has a hard time understanding what people are saying. What was sad was that the first prize for the amateur tournament was just a medal and a smartphone for around $400. The cost he spent on the hospital is around $40k. Now my exercises are crossfit and dirt bikes, no more body contact.
Pichard Colon's story is not talked about much, that man was a true warrior, a man who had everything looks, charm and a pure soul. everyone let him down that day in the fight against the physcopath named Terell Williams, The referree, the doctor, heck the commentators let him down, his soul was taken way intentionally. Its been 8 years since, miraculously, this warrior is recovering. Nothing but a warrior. ❤
@@GodChild63 you have to be a special kind of stupid to make a comment like that on a boxing video on a boxing channel no one is forcing you to watch it
Football you can, baseball you can get your skull cracked n your brain pierced causing bleeding, you could get hit in the head with a basketball or an aggressive player on accident, also with basketball, you could dunk n fall on your head because nobody's perfect. You could slip n fall n hit your head or get kicked in the head in most sports n it could all be an accident. Everything is risky. You could get in a car accident, get shot, a building or plane fall on you, or train hit you, or your car malfunction n catch on fire n u have no escape. This all happened to people just trying to get to work so they could support their families, unfortunately.
My oldest son, at the time he was 11-14 years old, training with one of the world's top (olympic) boxing coaches, he was very talented when training but didn't want to spar another person and take hits, told him he didn't have to, just do it for fitness and self defense if needed. Looking back now he's 22, incredible young man, I'm glad I listened to him then. He still played AA hockey, told him no on football due to head injuries. God bless all who compete and suffer.
This is exactly what I want for my son. Football is a stupid sport where you just take damage. All for some coach that wants a medal for winning trophies.😂
@rmaxdevil soccer can be rough on the head, too. Depending on what you do. But there's plenty of people who juggle the ball on their head, and that shit can cause cte too. It's probably not as bad as american football, but I'm not a doctor, haha😅
This video makes me further appreciate Floyd Mayweather's way of boxing and his explanation for it. He once said in an interview how when he finally retires that he wants to still be able to get around on his own, speak clearly, and play with his kids. Many fighters are lucky if they can do any of that once their career is over.
That’s the goal for a lot of fighters….unfortunately most don’t have the $ to stop and/or think they can’t do anything else. MayWeather was fortunate to have so much money, his great grandkids will be set for life
Amateurs unfortunately get to take unreal amounts of damage because of the amateur refs not having the skill, knowledge or ability to protect the fighters in the ring. MMA and boxing have this issue. Some of the most brutal finishes I've ever seen were amateur vs amateur fights. Nobody wants to acknowledge the mental health aspect but it's very real. I grew up with a granite chin, good BJJ, and a fighters spirit. At 37 n big into motorcycle racing, I'm terrified of my next concussion. CTE is very real. It's honestly not worth it. And I like many wanted to be a champion. CTE just isn't worth it
I think mma fighter's in the future will have a lot of these health issues. Getting hit with elbows and knees does a lot more damage than padded gloves.
Pritchard Colon. He was in a coma after a boxing match in 2015 where he was repeatedly rabbit punched. He was diagnosed as being in a vegetative state when he woke up, but they later determined that he was locked in his body but cognizant and able to communicate using his eyes. He has made some progress with basic communication and can walk short distances with help, but is still in really bad shape.
His story to this day haunts me. I get that these fighters go in the ring knowing the dangers, but how Colon's opponent intentionally robbed him of a normal life is evil.
@@JohnTrasherhe intentionally kept racking the back of dudes brain knowing damn well it could leave a human like that, FOR A WIN. That’s disgusting and if you don’t get that, I seriously question your humanity.
I'm not into fighting sports but man... this stuff is heartbreaking. 😭 Guys who are so strong getting weak, at least they have good people supporting him. I feel terrible for the last guy who was abandoned by is wife and kids... his sister is a very good person.
Or any kind of contact sport where head impacts and trauma can occur…just not worth it. The problem is you can’t see it when your 25 and indestructible and then your regretful in later life 😮
McClellan's wife who abandoned him with kids and Abdusalamov's wife who stayed with him is a clear example that choosing your woman really carefully is very important.
Most men don’t want a good wife it’s all talk. The good ones they have they will take advantage of them to the fullest and chase after others. I truly believe men who end up with men who left them in this situation most of the time is their karma because usually they always had a woman in their life that was good to them but they took someone else.
I’m 46 I played very competitive Hockey, got to the minor leagues for a bit. I’m 6’3” 255 and fought a lot. I had 5 concussions before 21. I also had a passion for Judo and competitive at the state level. I was a good athlete and took care of myself. I also crossed trained with Greco Roman, BJJ, Sambo… I coached grappling to some great professionals becuase I started in 1990 and had experience before MMA got popular. Today… I’m awaiting to have both hips replaced. My right shoulder has been replaced in 2015. My left knee is 4 years past replacements. I also am awaiting vein surgery on both lower legs. I have valve failure and it’s causing major issues. I contracted staph in a small cut mid shin left leg. So much scar tissue on my shins because of fighting. It’s paper thin. I was in the hospital for a week in October due to a nasty Mrsa infection. The wound hasn’t healed due to the lack of blood flow. I have had wound care every weeks since then. I can’t even shower. In judo I suffered a few hard shots but the pain being thrown and landing wrong. My hips took a lot of damage. They won’t do the surgery until the wound are healed. Bone infection will kill me. I suffered 3 more concussions teaching and rolling with guys who wanted to prove “Judo” isn’t good. For MMA. Spastic idiots would loose control and I was cracked with up kicks twice due to “accidental” contact while grappling. The last was letting a new guy try a throw and he did a completed diffrent throw and I landed hard… I though I died. I lost my breathe when I landed and he jumped in me and did a north south choke and cranked my head. I heard a pop and the would went black.. keep in mind we were not doing submissions. My good friend saw it and came running. I could hear or see for 3 minutes. I was able to move but it felt like I was on fire. My friend punched the guy to get him to let me go… He was a BJJ brown and didn’t like a Judo guy could tap him. He attacked me and tried hurting me. My buddy laid his ass out. They rushed me to the hospital and I was diagnosed with a concussion and swelling in my spine. Today is suffer. I need crutches to walk. I can use the bathroom due to the pain of muscle contractions. I have mood swings, I cry a lot and I’ve tried taking my life by over dosing. Today I have gotten help and hope all will get back to 1/2 normal some day soon. I hope so, I’ve lost everything and all my relationships fail due to my moods.. I wasn’t even a real pro… can you imagine
Dude, iam so sorry for you... I don't know you but I read all this. I hope you will get better. Be safe and away from negativity as much as humanly possible. Don't loose hope.
@@hardfought1842 you saying this made me tear up. I have an interesting story. My mom was a single parent who was beaten by my dad. She left when I was 3… she struggled and we earned everything we got. Thank you for the very kind words. The world needs more people like you. Today is a rough day. I’m a very handy person and a lot needs fixing here in our home and I can’t do it because if my limitations. It’s a mental challenge. I’m hopeful and would love to share my story. Maybe one day :)
We as fans can be TOXIC a lot of the time we ridicule fighters call fighters bums, and show very little respect for damage they go through for our entertainment THIS IS MAKING ME THINK DIFFERENTLY ABOUT A LOT OF THE THINGS I’VE SAID ABOUT FIGHTERS AND THE THINGS I’LL SAY MOVING FORWARD!!
I left a comment above. I left this sport and I condemn it after decades of being an avid fan. After realizing the same as you are now. Its a real disgrace and a tragedy when you know the value of real martial arts training and the value it can bring to someones life when they are teetering on the edge of a truly productive life and poor choices
This is heartbreaking. Especially the fact that Gerards wife and kids neglected him. I had no idea that Chris Bryd was in that condition. Much respect to all the warriors who put it on the line to entertain us. It's a big risk they take everytime
I think that when people say "big respect to these warriors" are biggest reason why these accidents happen. Most of us men are egoists and we love if people call us "warriors" respect us. That makes men to go this sports. But actually they are compact sport athletes not warriors. Warriors are in war for the shake of good of nations not for gaining a medal in a sport. I dont disrespect anyone here i do muay thay my self but its just a sport and people should not ruin they life for that
@@gabrielgabriel5177 I gotta disagree, Gabe squared. These men are warriors and being called that isn’t the biggest reason these accidents happen. The biggest reasons are negligence, complacency and a lack of due diligence. Loving the fight game, the biggest most final display in 1v1 combat competition of physical dominance is the same as any other dream one may have. Most fighters make it out just fine but then there’s the tragic stories like in this vid. Fighters can raise their chances of retiring without brain injuries by having management/a corner that listens to them when they think something’s wrong, they themselves have to notice issues and choose to address them and not blow them off and then taking medical steps to monitor their health w heart and brain scans taken and compared regularly. At any sign of issues stop the fighting until your doc thinks it’s been handled sufficiently and you’re not in danger. And even after taking all those precautions freak incidents can still occur. It just comes w the territory and all fighters know about and accept that risk. Bcuz they love competing in it. So it’s not being called warriors and modern day gladiators that is the cause of these accidents. It’s pure negligence of multiple parties, and sometimes a bit of bad luck.
@@jimmynovak7913 maybe you are right. everything you said is roght i thinkm I respect all athletics and people doing sports, and who live respectable life without crimes and things like that. I practise muay thay my self. But i would not call combat sports practioners warriors. I know this might sound stupid, but I still think real warriors are people who are in fighting for other people not just for a medal. Have good day.
moral of the story : don't ever take your physical and mental health for granted, regardless of your age. if the mind and body and willing, put in the effort to look after both, because they are the only things you are brought into this world with.
Gary Is an amazing human. He had a huge impact on my fight career. First time I met Gary he taped my hands, warmed me up and cornered me for nothing. I learned a lot from his courage,, and he helped my breakthrough mentally. Love Gary always
Gary Goodrich has been around. His early days in MMA he was nothing more than a brawler. Someone paid him to wear the GI For advertising. I don’t even think he was a belt of any kind. When he has Paul Herrera in the crusifix and landing those blows…. I though he Killed that guy. When he folded up Don Frye in the kickboxing rules fight… OMG..
@behindtheseeyesiseewhatyou8953 he was definitely a ticket seller. He came from a striking background never really committing to jitz or wrestling. But in his days,, fighters weren't as well rounded. Was more stylistic matches. Either way,, he was a great human being and a very entertaining fighter. 😎
my dad knew him growing up in the 80’s in Barrie when he was a teen. Gary was older than him but supposedly he was a really nice guy. Sad how he was effected post career but good to hear he has a family that cares for him
As a golden gloves boxer I can tell you that if you think after a fight you are just gonna go out party and continue on with your life you are deceiving yourself. Your whole body is sore, your face hurts, breathing hurts it takes you weeks to recuperate. I stopped boxing because of that. I can box and I was winning fights, but the after effects were just so draining ,exhausting and painful that it wasn't worth it for me.
Oh my God... I remember watching most of these amazing fighters growing up. I can't believe this is what happened to them... I wish I could do something to help or talk to them and tell them how amazing they are... This is the side of fighting they don't show us because it doesn't make them money. I think every fighter should have some sort of insurance so if something like this happens the promoters or whoever have to help pay the medical bills. Idk... Something...
We had a friend who was a MMA fighter and received many head injuries over the years and began hearing voices. Didn't last to long considering a shotgun blast to the head ended the voices. Rest in peace my friend. We miss you.
Gerald’s sister is an Angel. I see wives and husbands taking care of an ailing spouse often which is how it should be but a sibling taking painstaking care of the other is something truly special.
Never heard the Magomed story surprisingly, it's absolutely infuriating that the people working at that event were so incompetent. That's the one thing I like about the UFC they tend to send guys to the hospital just in case more often than not.
And so they should. They make plenty of money off the fighters, the least they can do is give them regular scans and health checks. They won't offer to much help though, they'll be more worried about being held legally responsible than the health of their fighters
I worked ems for UFC fight night a couple years ago. As soon as the fight ends they immediately see doctors backstage for a head to toe physical. Out of 12 fights from that night, I brought 12 athletes to the nearby trauma center after the doctors’ evaluations. These guys endure so much more than the tv cameras show.
The UFC has turned their back on so many fighters who gave all in the ring and couldn't get health insurance: Spencer Fisher (one of my favs) and Tim Silva just to mention two.
@@bigdojima8434 they cover fight and training related medical expenses. Independent contractors always have to get their own insurance that's just how it works. As nice as it would be it wouldn't make much sense for them to just give guys lifelong insurance after they no longer even have contracts with the company.
Man what a video. We don’t get to see this side of MMA enough. We only see the glitzy side. I’m happy to say that I met Goodrich last week and he’s doing great, he’s currently promoting mma across Africa. I was at one of the events in Nairobi kenya last week and he’s a great ambassador of the sport. He gave the fighters great advice and really pumped up the crowd.
I grew up practicing Hapkido and sparred every week on top of getting into a lot of street fights. Now my lower jaw aches all the time, one front lower tooth missing, constant pain in my feet from kicking too many things. I can't imagine what these guys are going though.
Blessing brothher. Does your Jaw crack all the time cause I have similar problems. Not sure if mine was actually Broken but took some big shots in da past. Mine cracks so loud you can feel it from across da room. Boxing, Mma, weigjt lifting. I only train people now no more fighing 45 and 4 kids.
The interaction between McClellan and Benn at the beginning of the video rips my heart out every time I see it. I haven’t finished watching this video, so I don’t know if it will contain more footage of that meeting. But just after Benn stands up and steps away, he goes to a secluded area and just breaks down. I can’t imagine, as a fighter, being responsible for throwing a punch or punches that cripples and nearly kills the other guy.
He can only blame himself so much...McClellan's coach should have listened to him, and the ref should have also stopped the fight. It's absolutely ridiculous that neither of them did.
I worked freight with Ali’s sparring partner in Sacramento during the ‘90’s. His last name was Mc Murray. I can’t recall his first name. Super nice guy, still a badass. Once in a while he’d show us a little stuff. Sadly, he was punch drunk to the point if pre disability. The bosses and other drivers kept an eye on him to help him out so that was cool. Everyone treated him with tenderness and respect because we all knew why he was the way he was. He went for it but didn’t make it. That’s more than most men can say.
Any physical sport is. And it makes me wonder how SO MANY people still don't take head injuries seriously. I'm a hockey fan, and it amazes me how many fans still complain about it being 'soft.' When in reality, they just know more about head injuries now. I've even seen some people say 'they sign up for it and get paid for it.' But no. That's not true. They do not sign up for life long head injuries, and no money can fix that. Sure, they know the risk, but that doesn't mean that sports shouldn't take the precautions to lower the risk of head injuries. Fighting can't exactly do that. Given the nature of it. But stuff like hockey and football, absolutely should continue to keep lower head injuries.
I dont know... I am not disrespecting anyone but I dont think it earn respect if someone risks his health, that God gave him, for the shake of honor and medal
He used to come in to the UFC Gym in Atlanta a few times a month for years until his passing!!Learned a lot of wrestling techniques that made my jiu jitsu much better!!Watching him hit a bag was crazy,dude had some power for sure!!!Rest High “Monster”!!
Nigel Benn just doing his job and mclelland new how dangerous it is I honestly blame the team they should of known he wasnt right he was blinking in trainning and Don King one rat of a guy he said to mclelland all sorts a quitter and threatened to keep half his purse... Benn was destroyed over this fight the destroyer was destroyed because of negligence by others and mclelland himself almost stopped Benn in first round crazy
That dude who has come back after a huge amount of physical and mental therapy would be a fool to go back to boxing at 50 and after all he's gone through.
Poor Benn, that comment must have torn his heart in half. Both men suffered great losses in that fight. Heartbreaking, truly. So good to see Chris Byrd doing well! 👍 Kevin Randleman, RIP 😔 Just a good guy, so glad he had a son to carry on his legacy. God bless Ms Randleman, you could see the joy and love in his eyes - and hers, when they were together. He deserved that. On another note, hopefully there's an especially hot and nasty part of Hell for Don King and his cronies. God Bless Gerald McClellan and his awesome loving sister, and Nigel Benn as well. A sobering video, and something for a lot of people to look at, hard.
Nigel benn is still suffering mentally,he tried to take his own life. I think it was his beautiful wife that sent him away for a year to study the bible and it helpd him. You should watch THE FIGHT OF OUR LIVES. Its here on yt. Its about nigels and geralds fight. Im a man thats stone cold with very little if not no emotion at all due to something my brother done to me, yet this programme brought a lump to my throat. Its well worth a watch. 👍
@@tonygonzalez8811 nigel is a very emotiinal person.yeah ive seen it and you can tell it broke his heart to see what his hands done to another buman for others entertainment. I lived nigel benn for they way he fought, he was a no bullshit fighter went in to get the job done. Sadly he wasnt the same after this fight something changed in him.
Its hard to imagine what it would feel like being that guy in the 1st clip. Knowing that all you have done is what you and all fighters train for, but then permanently damaging somebody and them becoming disabled for the rest of their lives must do some bad mental damage. Even if nobody is at fault.
People were at fault. His corner ignored his pleas. The ref was incompetent. Don King was overbearing. Both fighters were done a disservice that day. Ben just did what he was trained to do.
I remember watching that Mcclellan-Benn fight, and you could see the last few rounds of that fight that something was definitely wrong with Mcclellan. Truly sad ending to what was an epic fight between two brave warriors.
Epic fight? Brave warriors? 🧐... If we're them I wouldn't have given you 5 seconds of entertainment. If you want to see a brutal fight, then get your ass up, and fight your damn self.
Yes I think from round 4/5 he had his shield out at times, Jim watt the commentator I'm sure said he's gulping for air, I watched live, I prayed for him that night.
For all of us who have played contact sports. We need to keep in mind what we have to look forward to. Take care of yourself. I, for one, played football from the age of 7 to 18. I was a starter from day one. I am 54 now, and I can tell you, I am going through memory loss the older I get. Some days, I am sharp, and others, I couldn't tell you what happened, 5 min later. Regret playing football.
Why would one go thru all that physical and mental pain and wanting to die, multiple times, and basically beat it, then want to go back to the very sport that tortured them, to go thru the same pain again!? That's crazy
Prays going out to everyone that was tragically affected one way or the other in this video God bless the person who actually made this to let us see and God please help everyone that's suffering because of trauma and rest in peace to everyone who's tragically passed away this is heartbreaking 😢🙏
Glad somebody has recognized this problem. I've been seeing way too much idiotic fandom in theses sports rather than a appreciation for the importance of sportsmanship and science of self defense and fighting spirit. Much respect to those fighters that suffer. May Peace be with you.
My grandad lost his sight he spared with Cassius clay he was John Evans aka big John a sparing partner to heavy weights r.i.p ♥️ gone but never forgotten
_This will happens to Justin, Dustin, Chandler, Holloway and so on if they keep fighting the way they are right now. The fans will get entertain but the fighters will suffer after retirement._
the real perpetrators in this match was never his opponent, but his own team which kept making him go on fighting when he clearly tried to tell them he didnt want to continue and that he had problems.
As a teenager i always loved violent martial arts such as kickboxing, muat thai, mma etc. But with age and maturity, also through videos like this one, I’ve come to realize how foolish this is. Two grownup men/women just beating the daylights out of each other and for what? Money and fame only to get hurt and end up invalid? No thanks. You wanna spare your health and know how to defend yourself or even to compete? There are better options: wrestling/grappling, BJJ, judo. Save your health for you only know how precious it is once you lose it.
You can't turn it off. It's a gift and a curse. I don't fight professionally but I spar every chance I get. Fighting is the one place I can let it all out.
Thank you so much for sharing this. So much of the "sports industry" is just about making money and attracting more money makers. They don't want young potential money makers to think this could ever happen to them.
finally a video that really shows what is the downside of these combat sports because we see them continuously on youtube great champions who fight to the end of their strength and appear indestructible to our eyes and this video shows us what was the sad reality of many champions whose fate is unknown, maximum respect for them , thanks for the video
It’s crazy what they put their bodies through in order to entertain us and provide for their families. My grandpa boxed fought about 70 recorded bouts and under an assumed name in his 50s, suffered from Alzheimer’s later in life as well as brain bleeding which eventually took his life. I suppose for many it is worth the risk due to the love of the sport and earning. Like NFL or even joining the military
Every time a man (or woman, these days) steps into the ring they put their life on the line for the sake of entertainment. Which should command all of our utmost respect - thanks for uploading.
Thank you for making this video. Truly heartbreaking! These guys give so much for the sport and us fans really take it for granted. Prayers to all of these soldiers. 😤🤦🏽♂️💥🥊💯 This was a tough watch.
From Wikipedia - McClellan's trainer and family admitted that McClellan was involved with fighting pitbulls, and on one occasion had used tape to bind the jaws of a Labrador shut before allowing his pet pit bull "Deuce" to kill it. KARMA.
A lot of people don't realize that damage can happen while training. It's SO important to get into a good gym with excellent coaches who know the fight game and more importantly weed out the poor sparring partners who are just out for blood.
This shit is why I don't like it when people boo fighters. If you don't like someone just don't cheer. They're putting their lives on the line for our entertainment and their own livelihood each and every time they step into the cage and they ALL deserve respect.
Chris Byrd: i suffer from encephalopathy. Also Chris Byrd: I'm returning to the ring! 🤯 somone needs to stop that man! Its like there's no regulations in these sports. They should force them to quit after a certain quota..
I was hit with autoimmune diseases 11 years ago and numerous health issues since. I was a strong, successful, 45 year old, who had celebrated his 25th Wedding Anniversary only 11 days prior to my first attack …now I’m a burden, useless, and do nothing disabled. But…my wife and I just celebrated our 35th Anniversary last year and she is the only reason I’m here. My beautiful son and daughter now have a daughter and a son, respectively, and these 5 people are my world. I have one friend who checks on me here and there, one cousin who spends too much energy trying to make me go, and one brother/soulmate from the ATL, Kato/Joe. I love you 8 people with all my soul.
If I were in that state, I would rather be dead. Can't imagine how depressed Prichard felt when he knew his career was over. Hope he recovers well to be there for his family
Back in the 80s I had a brief career as a kickboxer. I realized that I needed to weigh the pros and cons of fighting. I decided that the risks were not worth the potential rewards! Thankfully, I was able to obtain undergraduate and graduate education. My heart breaks when I speak to guys who were in my circle boxers and kickboxers; guys who are unable to speak normally due to brain damage.
I wonder which of those 20+ surgeries lead to the staff infection. That scares the you know what out of me and shows right there you got a 1+20 chance of getting something like that anytime one gets surgery in a hospital.
@@princenaz23 that’s why I tell people to avoid hospitals at all costs. Stay as healthy as you can. I looked into the statistics of how many people die a year from malpractice, misdiagnosis, infections at hospitals. They have all the insurance in the world to cover there ass. Meanwhile we are left with losing a loved one. No amount of money can replace them 😢
I find this video to be quite sad, especially the poor soul in the intro. Thank God that some people are showing you and impressionable younger men into making a more informed decisions about their choices going forward. Peace.
I feel for them all including my future, but it puts food on the table, builds our genetics for our offspring the same way dogs are bred to fight, and for some it saves our lives believe it or not. Great video.
Maybe it's just me - but I seriously don't get how people hitting each other to pieces can be entertaining to anyone in a sane mind. I have never really understood this...
The abuse they endure is insane! I have been a welder/fitter for over 20 years. I have had such severe lower back pain that walking was so painful. Regardless of what I deal with, these fighters endure much more! My respect to all of them!❤️
If he still thinks he has it in him, i don't see why he shouldn't be let back in the ring. Let him hang with the fresh talent for a bit. Maybe they can learn something from him.
so Tragic what happened to McClellan ,i was at ringside cheering Nigel on, I was at after party and talk was already spreading some said he was dead, loads of rumours going around like wildfire ,just makes you think one minute your shouting and cheering going crazy then next thing you here that person could be dead ,very very sad
If a man says he don’t want to fight no more in boxing he should just walk out the ring because most likely he’s feeling some sort of fatigue in his head it’s crazy how they still carried on that fight with Nigel
This is the sad side to boxing. I know I hurt a lot of days and wasn't a professional. Can only imagine some of the pain and scars some of these guys I loved watching carry everyday.
Benn did not do all of that damage, it was pre existing. He was blinking badly in camp. We know who did that. Even if McClellen won the bout that hurt him. It was just the Benn fight.
@Jason Voorhees 1 , Benn ain't a coward he took on anyone you can't be a coward and be middleweight world champion 🙄 , 2 He wasn't on steroids that was Benn jnr , both your points are false
I admire the tenacity and talent of fighters, I wrestled and did well, but these men are on another level of excellence. I truly feel for these fighters that are suffering, it makes me feel terrible for watching them sacrifice so much for my entertainment. 😢
It’s basically modern day gladiator arena. Every non fighter just wants to see teeth flying and people getting knocked out. I always tell people like that “if you like violence so much, why don’t you go and try fighting for a living”
Eye boxed for 10 year's light heavy, and 1 fight in Glasgow nearly put me in intensive care the gloves were old and the padding shot!! Eye remember heading home with my trainer that night well my head was pounding really bad and it was horrible the next day in the supermarket eye collapsed eye stopped boxing after that,eye feel ok today but definitely done some damage, boxing great fitness but when you are sparring and fighting all the time it is very dangerous it's not worth it 🥊👍
I admire men who train in any combat sports however i dont like seeing them get hurt. Watching friendly sparrings if he allows me amazing, but even that could be hard to watch if he is going hard on himself. I hope somehow humanity comes to a level no one needs to compete in such high dangerous levels. ❤
I can't believe it wasn't even mentioned that what happened to Gerald Mcclellan in that fight was all because of a slip that resulted into an accidental headbutt. No one noticed it at the time it was so fast but replay clearly shows the exact moment it happens. No one is to blame for what happened to Gerald. It was an accident. Then again, many are at fault for not seeing the signs that something was wrong and stopping the fight to get him some help. The reason he kept rubbing his face with his glove after he got headbutted was because it felt to him like blood was pouring down his face, but there was none. It was blood running down from his brain that he felt. When Gerald met Benn years later at a boxing function and his sister told him who he was Benn had to go hide by himself from uncontrollably crying from what happened to GM, even though he's not at fault. But hearing Gerald say "This man ruined my life." must've been a dagger to the heart. This fight should've been stopped so much earlier. It's very sad that so much damage could've been averted. I remember even the commentators were berating Gerald for when he was taking a knee at the end. Calling him a "Quitter"! I hope that commentator is eating his words today.
Great video! I remember all these fighters but had no idea of their outcomes. Very sad indeed. This information or videos need to be more mainstream. Subbed to your channel.
When I was 15 I was 5 foot 10 and 280 pounds. I kept hurting (not intentionally) people I played rugby with. I was asked at 15 to play with adults. I excelled against them, but back then there was no concussion protocol. Approximately 50 documented concussions I was told I'm lucky I'm not wearing a helmet eating soup from a straw. I'm 42 now and kinda scared of what the future holds for me.
I would also like to suggest the guys who lose in the ring, those who have addiction issues - then due to inadequacy look for fights with un-trained people they can beat up in public. Hands down Taurus Cabbab is the biggest loser in Huntington Beach, Ca if he is still alive and there. Not only was he an addict and mental patient - I watched him threaten to beat up an autistic adult. Taurus felt that sucking off of others was a worthy lifestyle choice where he also somehow managed to find enough cash for drugs and to keep his truck running. The MMA profession often takes people with mental or anger issues in general, trains them - then releases them onto the general public once they are used up. Yes everyone wants a rags to riches story but what everyone refuses to acknowledge in MMA media is the brain damage done while fighting/losing only to find there is no career for them - then they look to fill the emptyness with beating people up while high drunk or both. I doubt anyone has the courage to find and interview many of the brain damaged MMA losers out on the streets looking for the next victim..... as if it will eventually make them feel better about the way they are living. IMHO the MMA dark side is no different than the Roman's blood sport of glory or suffering before death.... for the fighter and victims alike.
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As much as i already knew, I am still horrified.
@@bunny8472 thanks a lot bro...it's a very hard story, I hope that as few fighters as possible face this, or better yet no fighters at all
@@GalactusOG so heartbreaking...
@@bunny8472 thanks my man❤
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I think Byrd is dumb as hell for wanting to take more headshots right after getting some relief on his condition. Like, dude knows exactly what those headshots are going to lead to..
Man. Wow. What an honorable woman Abdusalamov's wife is. She defines "through sickness and in health..." God bless them
She's a fighter too!
Much respect to her. It takes more than courage and perseverance to stay & take care of your stricken partner.
99% of women would have left him and gone with a more able man, she deserves the gift of the world and much praise for staying there and helping her husband when she didn't really need to. That's true love.
My Mum just became a widow this last Monday. She stayed bedside on vigil at hospice with my sister, who stayed with her the whole time.
So she's cared for and buried both parents, and now her husband and my father.
Women should run the world.
She is a Muslim woman.
I quit boxing... I was 17, fighting a 26-year-old. From the very first punch he threw, which was his hardest shot, it gave me concussion. I went through the entire fight just remembering about three moments. I then get walked out the ring by some people... I asked "did I get knocked out?" they said no... "Did I win?" They said no... "Did I go through the entire fight?" Everyone started laughing saying that I haven't got a clue what's happening. I lost my memory. I seen my girlfriend at the time had text me and I didn't know who she was. She phoned me immediately after I asked her how long has it been since we spoke (I thought we broke up and that it had been about 6 months). It turns out I spoke to her just before the fight.
Boxing is no joke. The training is amazing as it keeps you super fit and healthy, but don't fight... It's not worth it.
This is a balanced comment.
Also whoever put you in with a 26 year old is a criminal and didn't deserve your trust.
@@peaceformula5830 They lied also. They said he was 21, and even then it was illegal haha. I learned that boxing is very corrupt.
Hello David , I hope you are fully recovered .Wow it is amazing how dangerous can be even boxing with those gloves , I recently watched a movie starring Will Smith and is about CTE on American football . Human brain is not done for that basically ,brain collides against the skull and things can get very bad ,greetings from Spain!!
@@Andrew-zr1jt Much appreciated. I'm absolutely fine now. The thing with gloves is that it actually makes it more dangerous. Because it is a large surface area, it rattles the brain more. Without the gloves there's serious external injury, but with the gloves there's serious internal injury. That's why people typically die due to boxing and not UFC.
@@peaceformula5830 true
I've trained martial arts for nearly 20 years. I got hit in the head too much for sure in my youth. Glad I had the realization around 26 that it isn't worth it. I only drill reactions and counters now. I don't spar hard and I only spar with people I trust. Spend more time training grappling and just hitting thai pads and mitts.
Yes, only spar with people you trust.
Are you in nyc by any chance?
@@Dre... no. UK.
The amount of time I train (muay thai) is only half yours, but I stop after sometimes my head does micro-movements without my control. Indeed, spar partners are often carried away by emotions and can't control their power. I only train for fitness, so I don't feel it's worth risking nerve damage.
At that time my best friend was still practicing, even participating in amateur tournaments. He used to want to be a professional. Someday he had bad luck, he was beaten until he lost consciousness, ending in a 6 month coma. After waking up, he became a different person. He has not lost all of his memory and can still walk, but has difficulty communicating. He has a hard time understanding what people are saying.
What was sad was that the first prize for the amateur tournament was just a medal and a smartphone for around $400. The cost he spent on the hospital is around $40k.
Now my exercises are crossfit and dirt bikes, no more body contact.
I'm a TH-cam neurosurgeon
Pichard Colon's story is not talked about much, that man was a true warrior, a man who had everything looks, charm and a pure soul. everyone let him down that day in the fight against the physcopath named Terell Williams, The referree, the doctor, heck the commentators let him down, his soul was taken way intentionally. Its been 8 years since, miraculously, this warrior is recovering. Nothing but a warrior. ❤
Terrel Williams will get his. It's up to God to handle
Saddest story. Break down everytime I see it. Soul crushing
@@GodChild63 you have to be a special kind of stupid to make a comment like that on a boxing video on a boxing channel
no one is forcing you to watch it
Yeah, Prichard Colon's story is very tragic, and not talked about enough. I wish nothing but the best for him and his recovery
This man will recover some day and live a normal life. It better happen, damn it. 😢
"Boxing is the only sport you can get your brain shook, your money took and your name in the undertaker book" . Joe Frazier
what about Floyd ??
Top quote
Football you can, baseball you can get your skull cracked n your brain pierced causing bleeding, you could get hit in the head with a basketball or an aggressive player on accident, also with basketball, you could dunk n fall on your head because nobody's perfect. You could slip n fall n hit your head or get kicked in the head in most sports n it could all be an accident. Everything is risky. You could get in a car accident, get shot, a building or plane fall on you, or train hit you, or your car malfunction n catch on fire n u have no escape. This all happened to people just trying to get to work so they could support their families, unfortunately.
@@timoteooo94dude shut up
Football is another sport where you can get brain damage from
My oldest son, at the time he was 11-14 years old, training with one of the world's top (olympic) boxing coaches, he was very talented when training but didn't want to spar another person and take hits, told him he didn't have to, just do it for fitness and self defense if needed. Looking back now he's 22, incredible young man, I'm glad I listened to him then. He still played AA hockey, told him no on football due to head injuries. God bless all who compete and suffer.
This is exactly what I want for my son. Football is a stupid sport where you just take damage. All for some coach that wants a medal for winning trophies.😂
@@alejandroc7357 All for money. All sports are for these greedy manager's pockets.
@@alejandroc7357 football is the greatest sport ever created its like boxing if u look at it
American football or football soccer?
@rmaxdevil soccer can be rough on the head, too. Depending on what you do. But there's plenty of people who juggle the ball on their head, and that shit can cause cte too. It's probably not as bad as american football, but I'm not a doctor, haha😅
This video makes me further appreciate Floyd Mayweather's way of boxing and his explanation for it. He once said in an interview how when he finally retires that he wants to still be able to get around on his own, speak clearly, and play with his kids. Many fighters are lucky if they can do any of that once their career is over.
Wladimir Klitschko too😂. Especially for a heavyweight
That’s the goal for a lot of fighters….unfortunately most don’t have the $ to stop and/or think they can’t do anything else. MayWeather was fortunate to have so much money, his great grandkids will be set for life
Amateurs unfortunately get to take unreal amounts of damage because of the amateur refs not having the skill, knowledge or ability to protect the fighters in the ring. MMA and boxing have this issue. Some of the most brutal finishes I've ever seen were amateur vs amateur fights. Nobody wants to acknowledge the mental health aspect but it's very real. I grew up with a granite chin, good BJJ, and a fighters spirit. At 37 n big into motorcycle racing, I'm terrified of my next concussion. CTE is very real. It's honestly not worth it. And I like many wanted to be a champion. CTE just isn't worth it
I think mma fighter's in the future will have a lot of these health issues. Getting hit with elbows and knees does a lot more damage than padded gloves.
@@isitoveryet9525 some of that money came from his latest scam, ethereum max 😂
Pritchard Colon. He was in a coma after a boxing match in 2015 where he was repeatedly rabbit punched. He was diagnosed as being in a vegetative state when he woke up, but they later determined that he was locked in his body but cognizant and able to communicate using his eyes. He has made some progress with basic communication and can walk short distances with help, but is still in really bad shape.
His story to this day haunts me. I get that these fighters go in the ring knowing the dangers, but how Colon's opponent intentionally robbed him of a normal life is evil.
that ref was useless, both him and Colon's opponent should be in jail
@@ShawnFX why the opponent tho? I mean, did he do smth wrong besides boxing (which is as we all know dangerous)
@@JohnTrasherhe intentionally kept racking the back of dudes brain knowing damn well it could leave a human like that, FOR A WIN. That’s disgusting and if you don’t get that, I seriously question your humanity.
@@michaeldileo8815people still dislike Terrell Williams his picture on Facebook has 😡 faces and hate comments.
I'm not into fighting sports but man... this stuff is heartbreaking. 😭
Guys who are so strong getting weak, at least they have good people supporting him.
I feel terrible for the last guy who was abandoned by is wife and kids... his sister is a very good person.
❤ there are many from other countries just alone with there mothers 😞 at least in the US it's better alot of places there disabled broke and alone. 😢
Thank you for making this video... everyone should take this as a warning if they're thinking about this career path.
Or any kind of contact sport where head impacts and trauma can occur…just not worth it. The problem is you can’t see it when your 25 and indestructible and then your regretful in later life 😮
I don't care how strong and how much you train the body was not made for such torture. Best of luck to all who prefer to pursue this sport
McClellan's wife who abandoned him with kids and Abdusalamov's wife who stayed with him is a clear example that choosing your woman really carefully is very important.
Men keep telling they want a good wife and mother for their kids, but most of the time they abandon the good wife and chase other women.
Like, give me a break. When have women ever been predictable?
Most men don’t want a good wife it’s all talk. The good ones they have they will take advantage of them to the fullest and chase after others. I truly believe men who end up with men who left them in this situation most of the time is their karma because usually they always had a woman in their life that was good to them but they took someone else.
@@angelsalwayswithme1 no why you think that men who want a good wife its all talk?
Or maybe the difference between treating a woman poorly or well.
I’m 46 I played very competitive Hockey, got to the minor leagues for a bit. I’m 6’3” 255 and fought a lot. I had 5 concussions before 21. I also had a passion for Judo and competitive at the state level. I was a good athlete and took care of myself. I also crossed trained with Greco Roman, BJJ, Sambo… I coached grappling to some great professionals becuase I started in 1990 and had experience before MMA got popular.
Today… I’m awaiting to have both hips replaced. My right shoulder has been replaced in 2015. My left knee is 4 years past replacements. I also am awaiting vein surgery on both lower legs. I have valve failure and it’s causing major issues. I contracted staph in a small cut mid shin left leg. So much scar tissue on my shins because of fighting. It’s paper thin. I was in the hospital for a week in October due to a nasty Mrsa infection.
The wound hasn’t healed due to the lack of blood flow. I have had wound care every weeks since then. I can’t even shower.
In judo I suffered a few hard shots but the pain being thrown and landing wrong. My hips took a lot of damage. They won’t do the surgery until the wound are healed. Bone infection will kill me.
I suffered 3 more concussions teaching and rolling with guys who wanted to prove “Judo” isn’t good. For MMA. Spastic idiots would loose control and I was cracked with up kicks twice due to “accidental” contact while grappling. The last was letting a new guy try a throw and he did a completed diffrent throw and I landed hard… I though I died.
I lost my breathe when I landed and he jumped in me and did a north south choke and cranked my head. I heard a pop and the would went black.. keep in mind we were not doing submissions. My good friend saw it and came running. I could hear or see for 3 minutes. I was able to move but it felt like I was on fire. My friend punched the guy to get him to let me go…
He was a BJJ brown and didn’t like a Judo guy could tap him. He attacked me and tried hurting me. My buddy laid his ass out. They rushed me to the hospital and I was diagnosed with a concussion and swelling in my spine.
Today is suffer. I need crutches to walk. I can use the bathroom due to the pain of muscle contractions. I have mood swings, I cry a lot and I’ve tried taking my life by over dosing.
Today I have gotten help and hope all will get back to 1/2 normal some day soon. I hope so, I’ve lost everything and all my relationships fail due to my moods..
I wasn’t even a real pro… can you imagine
Dude, iam so sorry for you... I don't know you but I read all this. I hope you will get better. Be safe and away from negativity as much as humanly possible. Don't loose hope.
🙏
Holy fuck dude. Warriors pay the price. Take care
Hang in there man. That’s alot of history. You should write a book. You might not have been “pro” but you were a real warrior.
@@hardfought1842 you saying this made me tear up. I have an interesting story. My mom was a single parent who was beaten by my dad. She left when I was 3… she struggled and we earned everything we got.
Thank you for the very kind words. The world needs more people like you. Today is a rough day. I’m a very handy person and a lot needs fixing here in our home and I can’t do it because if my limitations. It’s a mental challenge.
I’m hopeful and would love to share my story. Maybe one day :)
"That's the reality of our sport no one wants to talk about." - Chris Byrd
Meanwhile “we are a safe sport with 0 concussions”-NFL 😂
Then at the end you hear he's going back into the ring. I can't understand it
@@zuglymonsterbecause he does not know what else to do with his life. Fighting is the only thing he is good at.
It’s happening in real time with Tito
@@markieffmorris9263 in Tito’s defense, he was dumb af before he ever stepped into the octagon.
We as fans can be TOXIC a lot of the time we ridicule fighters call fighters bums, and show very little respect for damage they go through for our entertainment THIS IS MAKING ME THINK DIFFERENTLY ABOUT A LOT OF THE THINGS I’VE SAID ABOUT FIGHTERS AND THE THINGS I’LL SAY MOVING FORWARD!!
I left a comment above. I left this sport and I condemn it after decades of being an avid fan. After realizing the same as you are now. Its a real disgrace and a tragedy when you know the value of real martial arts training and the value it can bring to someones life when they are teetering on the edge of a truly productive life and poor choices
This is heartbreaking. Especially the fact that Gerards wife and kids neglected him. I had no idea that Chris Bryd was in that condition. Much respect to all the warriors who put it on the line to entertain us. It's a big risk they take everytime
I think that when people say "big respect to these warriors" are biggest reason why these accidents happen. Most of us men are egoists and we love if people call us "warriors" respect us. That makes men to go this sports. But actually they are compact sport athletes not warriors. Warriors are in war for the shake of good of nations not for gaining a medal in a sport. I dont disrespect anyone here i do muay thay my self but its just a sport and people should not ruin they life for that
@@gabrielgabriel5177 I gotta disagree, Gabe squared. These men are warriors and being called that isn’t the biggest reason these accidents happen.
The biggest reasons are negligence, complacency and a lack of due diligence. Loving the fight game, the biggest most final display in 1v1 combat competition of physical dominance is the same as any other dream one may have. Most fighters make it out just fine but then there’s the tragic stories like in this vid.
Fighters can raise their chances of retiring without brain injuries by having management/a corner that listens to them when they think something’s wrong, they themselves have to notice issues and choose to address them and not blow them off and then taking medical steps to monitor their health w heart and brain scans taken and compared regularly. At any sign of issues stop the fighting until your doc thinks it’s been handled sufficiently and you’re not in danger.
And even after taking all those precautions freak incidents can still occur. It just comes w the territory and all fighters know about and accept that risk. Bcuz they love competing in it.
So it’s not being called warriors and modern day gladiators that is the cause of these accidents. It’s pure negligence of multiple parties, and sometimes a bit of bad luck.
@@jimmynovak7913 maybe you are right. everything you said is roght i thinkm I respect all athletics and people doing sports, and who live respectable life without crimes and things like that. I practise muay thay my self. But i would not call combat sports practioners warriors. I know this might sound stupid, but I still think real warriors are people who are in fighting for other people not just for a medal. Have good day.
It comes with the territory
@@gabrielgabriel5177like the military?
moral of the story : don't ever take your physical and mental health for granted, regardless of your age. if the mind and body and willing, put in the effort to look after both, because they are the only things you are brought into this world with.
Gary Is an amazing human. He had a huge impact on my fight career. First time I met Gary he taped my hands, warmed me up and cornered me for nothing. I learned a lot from his courage,, and he helped my breakthrough mentally. Love Gary always
Gary Goodrich has been around. His early days in MMA he was nothing more than a brawler. Someone paid him to wear the GI For advertising. I don’t even think he was a belt of any kind. When he has Paul Herrera in the crusifix and landing those blows…. I though he
Killed that guy. When he folded up Don Frye in the kickboxing rules fight… OMG..
@behindtheseeyesiseewhatyou8953 he was definitely a ticket seller. He came from a striking background never really committing to jitz or wrestling. But in his days,, fighters weren't as well rounded. Was more stylistic matches. Either way,, he was a great human being and a very entertaining fighter. 😎
my dad knew him growing up in the 80’s in Barrie when he was a teen. Gary was older than him but supposedly he was a really nice guy. Sad how he was effected post career but good to hear he has a family that cares for him
As a golden gloves boxer I can tell you that if you think after a fight you are just gonna go out party and continue on with your life you are deceiving yourself. Your whole body is sore, your face hurts, breathing hurts it takes you weeks to recuperate. I stopped boxing because of that. I can box and I was winning fights, but the after effects were just so draining ,exhausting and painful that it wasn't worth it for me.
They don’t give y’all pain killers?? I thought they did
Oh my God... I remember watching most of these amazing fighters growing up. I can't believe this is what happened to them... I wish I could do something to help or talk to them and tell them how amazing they are... This is the side of fighting they don't show us because it doesn't make them money. I think every fighter should have some sort of insurance so if something like this happens the promoters or whoever have to help pay the medical bills. Idk... Something...
We had a friend who was a MMA fighter and received many head injuries over the years and began hearing voices. Didn't last to long considering a shotgun blast to the head ended the voices. Rest in peace my friend. We miss you.
Tragic story, may he rest in peace
I’m so glad I stopped fighting. Did it for a year, that was 7 years ago. I still have problems remembering things
Holy sh*t man. Where was this? That is awful.
@@carlcarlssen4299 we live in Michigan, he didn't quite make it to pros. Ya it was a sad situation.
That is so sad,may his soul be at peace😥
Gerald’s sister is an Angel. I see wives and husbands taking care of an ailing spouse often which is how it should be but a sibling taking painstaking care of the other is something truly special.
Never heard the Magomed story surprisingly, it's absolutely infuriating that the people working at that event were so incompetent. That's the one thing I like about the UFC they tend to send guys to the hospital just in case more often than not.
And so they should. They make plenty of money off the fighters, the least they can do is give them regular scans and health checks. They won't offer to much help though, they'll be more worried about being held legally responsible than the health of their fighters
They Simply Didn't Care About The Life Of Another Human Being. Competency Wasn't The Issue, People Lack Civility And Compassion 👌🏿.
I worked ems for UFC fight night a couple years ago. As soon as the fight ends they immediately see doctors backstage for a head to toe physical. Out of 12 fights from that night, I brought 12 athletes to the nearby trauma center after the doctors’ evaluations. These guys endure so much more than the tv cameras show.
The UFC has turned their back on so many fighters who gave all in the ring and couldn't get health insurance: Spencer Fisher (one of my favs) and Tim Silva just to mention two.
@@bigdojima8434 they cover fight and training related medical expenses. Independent contractors always have to get their own insurance that's just how it works. As nice as it would be it wouldn't make much sense for them to just give guys lifelong insurance after they no longer even have contracts with the company.
Another lethal combination with combat sports is fighters being so dehydrated after the weigh in
Since it’s never said I’ll say dehydration can cause the brain to overheat
13:50 no freaking way. Seriously!? A big fight and nobody was interested in helping the guy… that’s criminal!
Man what a video. We don’t get to see this side of MMA enough. We only see the glitzy side.
I’m happy to say that I met Goodrich last week and he’s doing great, he’s currently promoting mma across Africa. I was at one of the events in Nairobi kenya last week and he’s a great ambassador of the sport. He gave the fighters great advice and really pumped up the crowd.
No way Prichard Colon isn't on here he literally isn't the same person after that tragic fight.
Eduard Gutknecht in a similar condition after the George Groves fight.
No legit like he’s the first person I think of
I grew up practicing Hapkido and sparred every week on top of getting into a lot of street fights. Now my lower jaw aches all the time, one front lower tooth missing, constant pain in my feet from kicking too many things. I can't imagine what these guys are going though.
Blessing brothher. Does your Jaw crack all the time cause I have similar problems. Not sure if mine was actually Broken but took some big shots in da past. Mine cracks so loud you can feel it from across da room.
Boxing, Mma, weigjt lifting. I only train people now no more fighing 45 and 4 kids.
The interaction between McClellan and Benn at the beginning of the video rips my heart out every time I see it. I haven’t finished watching this video, so I don’t know if it will contain more footage of that meeting. But just after Benn stands up and steps away, he goes to a secluded area and just breaks down. I can’t imagine, as a fighter, being responsible for throwing a punch or punches that cripples and nearly kills the other guy.
He can only blame himself so much...McClellan's coach should have listened to him, and the ref should have also stopped the fight. It's absolutely ridiculous that neither of them did.
@@STARPHASE annt forget don king had mcelland switch from the legend emnauel stewart to that mediocre bum. stewart woulda stopped that fight
Same here it breaks my heart:(
they all knew what they were signing up for... that woman wishing death on nigel benn is just a disgusting pig
McClellan was a nasty person, he made dogs fight to the death...so maybe it's karma
I worked freight with Ali’s sparring partner in Sacramento during the ‘90’s. His last name was Mc Murray. I can’t recall his first name. Super nice guy, still a badass. Once in a while he’d show us a little stuff.
Sadly, he was punch drunk to the point if pre disability. The bosses and other drivers kept an eye on him to help him out so that was cool. Everyone treated him with tenderness and respect because we all knew why he was the way he was. He went for it but didn’t make it. That’s more than most men can say.
Muhhamed Ali ?
Damm ...the truth is that combat sports are dangerous.Much respect for all these modern gladiators who ever stepped in a ring or cage🙏
Any physical sport is. And it makes me wonder how SO MANY people still don't take head injuries seriously. I'm a hockey fan, and it amazes me how many fans still complain about it being 'soft.' When in reality, they just know more about head injuries now. I've even seen some people say 'they sign up for it and get paid for it.' But no. That's not true. They do not sign up for life long head injuries, and no money can fix that. Sure, they know the risk, but that doesn't mean that sports shouldn't take the precautions to lower the risk of head injuries.
Fighting can't exactly do that. Given the nature of it. But stuff like hockey and football, absolutely should continue to keep lower head injuries.
@@STARPHASEnot as dangerous as combat sport where the only goal is to hurt your opponent
I dont know... I am not disrespecting anyone but I dont think it earn respect if someone risks his health, that God gave him, for the shake of honor and medal
@@gabrielgabriel5177 and money.
@@littlemouse7066 yes. But there are better sports to earn more money.
Kevin Randallman was one of the nicest people I have ever met and hung out with! Rest In Peace Kevin!
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I know he lost the fight but we all remember that monster suplex he did on Fedor! That was legendary
He used to come in to the UFC Gym in Atlanta a few times a month for years until his passing!!Learned a lot of wrestling techniques that made my jiu jitsu much better!!Watching him hit a bag was crazy,dude had some power for sure!!!Rest High “Monster”!!
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At the start he said, "This man almost took my life" not "this man ruined my life".
Hey Ben, thanks for the correction, I had to go back and re listen to Gerald, after I posted a comment!
Nigel Benn just doing his job and mclelland new how dangerous it is I honestly blame the team they should of known he wasnt right he was blinking in trainning and Don King one rat of a guy he said to mclelland all sorts a quitter and threatened to keep half his purse... Benn was destroyed over this fight the destroyer was destroyed because of negligence by others and mclelland himself almost stopped Benn in first round crazy
@@michaelrowley941 I agree.
That dude who has come back after a huge amount of physical and mental therapy would be a fool to go back to boxing at 50 and after all he's gone through.
This is, unfortunately, how most MMA fighters will end. There's a reason why champions in MMA only last a couple of years, max.
Poor Benn, that comment must have torn his heart in half. Both men suffered great losses in that fight. Heartbreaking, truly.
So good to see Chris Byrd doing well! 👍
Kevin Randleman, RIP 😔 Just a good guy, so glad he had a son to carry on his legacy. God bless Ms Randleman, you could see the joy and love in his eyes - and hers, when they were together. He deserved that.
On another note, hopefully there's an especially hot and nasty part of Hell for Don King and his cronies.
God Bless Gerald McClellan and his awesome loving sister, and Nigel Benn as well.
A sobering video, and something for a lot of people to look at, hard.
Nigel benn is still suffering mentally,he tried to take his own life. I think it was his beautiful wife that sent him away for a year to study the bible and it helpd him. You should watch THE FIGHT OF OUR LIVES. Its here on yt. Its about nigels and geralds fight. Im a man thats stone cold with very little if not no emotion at all due to something my brother done to me, yet this programme brought a lump to my throat. Its well worth a watch. 👍
If you watch the documentary that that clip is from, you'll see that when he pulls away, he goes around the corner and starts crying.
@@tonygonzalez8811 nigel is a very emotiinal person.yeah ive seen it and you can tell it broke his heart to see what his hands done to another buman for others entertainment. I lived nigel benn for they way he fought, he was a no bullshit fighter went in to get the job done. Sadly he wasnt the same after this fight something changed in him.
Its hard to imagine what it would feel like being that guy in the 1st clip. Knowing that all you have done is what you and all fighters train for, but then permanently damaging somebody and them becoming disabled for the rest of their lives must do some bad mental damage. Even if nobody is at fault.
People were at fault. His corner ignored his pleas. The ref was incompetent. Don King was overbearing. Both fighters were done a disservice that day. Ben just did what he was trained to do.
@@monkeynova2012 I meant neither fighter is at fault.
@@johncapewell7520 I think the punches and the dude that threw them were the primary cause of his cranial trauma.
@@monkeynova2012 If the condom breaks you still owe child support
@@hereallyfast both fighters get in the ring knowing there are risks. Neither one would have wanted to permanently damage the other.
I remember watching that Mcclellan-Benn fight, and you could see the last few rounds of that fight that something was definitely wrong with Mcclellan. Truly sad ending to what was an epic fight between two brave warriors.
Epic fight? Brave warriors? 🧐...
If we're them I wouldn't have given you 5 seconds of entertainment. If you want to see a brutal fight, then get your ass up, and fight your damn self.
@Native American Cowboy Why else would you watch a fight? I'm giving them the respect they deserve for sacrificing their bodies and health.
he was into dog fighting, fuck him.
Yes I think from round 4/5 he had his shield out at times, Jim watt the commentator I'm sure said he's gulping for air, I watched live, I prayed for him that night.
The only thing that Gerald remembers about his boxing career is his fights with Julian Jackson and Benn.
Of all athletes, fighters tend to have it the worst when it comes to post career life.
Thank you for shedding light on this. The promoter.
S should have a bank account for these people once they get into age!
For all of us who have played contact sports. We need to keep in mind what we have to look forward to. Take care of yourself. I, for one, played football from the age of 7 to 18. I was a starter from day one. I am 54 now, and I can tell you, I am going through memory loss the older I get. Some days, I am sharp, and others, I couldn't tell you what happened, 5 min later. Regret playing football.
Why would one go thru all that physical and mental pain and wanting to die, multiple times, and basically beat it, then want to go back to the very sport that tortured them, to go thru the same pain again!? That's crazy
You can tell that there is some permanent brain damage right there.
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@@jksuave3602 Facts!
He said it in the video. It's kinda all he knows now.
needs the money and misses the cheering from the crowd. someone needs to stop him. he won't last, fighting younger, faster, evolved fighters.
Prays going out to everyone that was tragically affected one way or the other in this video God bless the person who actually made this to let us see and God please help everyone that's suffering because of trauma and rest in peace to everyone who's tragically passed away this is heartbreaking 😢🙏
Glad somebody has recognized this problem. I've been seeing way too much idiotic fandom in theses sports rather than a appreciation for the importance of sportsmanship and science of self defense and fighting spirit. Much respect to those fighters that suffer. May Peace be with you.
My grandad lost his sight he spared with Cassius clay he was John Evans aka big John a sparing partner to heavy weights r.i.p ♥️ gone but never forgotten
Muhammed Ali.
_This will happens to Justin, Dustin, Chandler, Holloway and so on if they keep fighting the way they are right now. The fans will get entertain but the fighters will suffer after retirement._
I hope not but we’ll see
the real perpetrators in this match was never his opponent, but his own team which kept making him go on fighting when he clearly tried to tell them he didnt want to continue and that he had problems.
I never think of this part of the sport when I watch competitive MMA or boxing but it is truly heartbreaking to live with the aftermath such trauma
First story is frustrating. All this effort to get healthy just to throw it away to get your brain rattled again… lessons not learned.
As a teenager i always loved violent martial arts such as kickboxing, muat thai, mma etc.
But with age and maturity, also through videos like this one, I’ve come to realize how foolish this is.
Two grownup men/women just beating the daylights out of each other and for what? Money and fame only to get hurt and end up invalid?
No thanks.
You wanna spare your health and know how to defend yourself or even to compete?
There are better options: wrestling/grappling, BJJ, judo.
Save your health for you only know how precious it is once you lose it.
Saddest thing is he still wants to fight even though it almost killed him
You can't turn it off. It's a gift and a curse. I don't fight professionally but I spar every chance I get. Fighting is the one place I can let it all out.
Thank you so much for sharing this. So much of the "sports industry" is just about making money and attracting more money makers. They don't want young potential money makers to think this could ever happen to them.
Man hearing about Chris Byrd makes me stop making excuses for not hitting the gym and getting in shape at 40
Lol yeah I was thinking the exact same thing
U can do it starting is hardest part then it’s just routine
I was introduced to Randleman a few years back. I will say he was very humble and polite…very sad he is gone.
Chris Byrd: boxing gave me a debilitating sickness and I want to take more head trauma. Good idea dude
We’re going to see a lot of boxers and MMA fighters with CTE in the future. This is only the beginning.
Didn't even know Randleman had died years ago.. Very sad..
RIP Randleman. he was so dominant.
Same here. That suplex against fedor is legendary
finally a video that really shows what is the downside of these combat sports because we see them continuously on youtube great champions who fight to the end of their strength and appear indestructible to our eyes and this video shows us what was the sad reality of many champions whose fate is unknown, maximum respect for them , thanks for the video
It’s crazy what they put their bodies through in order to entertain us and provide for their families.
My grandpa boxed fought about 70 recorded bouts and under an assumed name in his 50s, suffered from Alzheimer’s later in life as well as brain bleeding which eventually took his life.
I suppose for many it is worth the risk due to the love of the sport and earning. Like NFL or even joining the military
Every time a man (or woman, these days) steps into the ring they put their life on the line for the sake of entertainment. Which should command all of our utmost respect - thanks for uploading.
Thank you for making this video. Truly heartbreaking! These guys give so much for the sport and us fans really take it for granted. Prayers to all of these soldiers. 😤🤦🏽♂️💥🥊💯 This was a tough watch.
Gerald McClellan and Nigel Benn's meeting was touching
Truly tragic. I don't even have the words.
true...
From Wikipedia - McClellan's trainer and family admitted that McClellan was involved with fighting pitbulls, and on one occasion had used tape to bind the jaws of a Labrador shut before allowing his pet pit bull "Deuce" to kill it. KARMA.
Yes, I’ve known about this for years. I don’t know if it’s karma or not, but he was a pretty horrible human before the injury.
A lot of people don't realize that damage can happen while training. It's SO important to get into a good gym with excellent coaches who know the fight game and more importantly weed out the poor sparring partners who are just out for blood.
The difference between one wife and another wife, is truly saddening, but also inspiring depending on which angle you look at.
That other wife that left really made me livid. Had to find this comment. I agree
Cultural religios diffrences
Goodridge was a top level arm wrestler before turning to fighting.
Every fighter deserve the most respect even for becoming a fighter 😔
@Jason Voorhees you would know if you had had a proper fight or flight?
@Jason Voorhees Cause they got balls, unlike you, judging by the fact that you had to ask why.
@Jason Voorhees Sure, I'm sure everyone will believe that, peace.
@Jason Voorhees Stop deleting your comment, people like to see them too.
@Jason Voorhees I like you, you lie alot.
This shit is why I don't like it when people boo fighters. If you don't like someone just don't cheer. They're putting their lives on the line for our entertainment and their own livelihood each and every time they step into the cage and they ALL deserve respect.
It’s literally heartbreaking💔 best wishes from me to that mens and their families
Chris Byrd: i suffer from encephalopathy.
Also Chris Byrd: I'm returning to the ring! 🤯 somone needs to stop that man! Its like there's no regulations in these sports. They should force them to quit after a certain quota..
He's dreaming out loud.
You can't stop the man from being passionate how about a sport he loves.
That Dagestani guys story is so fucking sad 😔
I was hit with autoimmune diseases 11 years ago and numerous health issues since. I was a strong, successful, 45 year old, who had celebrated his 25th Wedding Anniversary only 11 days prior to my first attack …now I’m a burden, useless, and do nothing disabled. But…my wife and I just celebrated our 35th Anniversary last year and she is the only reason I’m here. My beautiful son and daughter now have a daughter and a son, respectively, and these 5 people are my world. I have one friend who checks on me here and there, one cousin who spends too much energy trying to make me go, and one brother/soulmate from the ATL, Kato/Joe. I love you 8 people with all my soul.
If I were in that state, I would rather be dead. Can't imagine how depressed Prichard felt when he knew his career was over. Hope he recovers well to be there for his family
“Is he looking mad or is he sad?”
“He looks sad”
That sh!t killed me.
Mcclellan is scum. I hope he rots.
Back in the 80s I had a brief career as a kickboxer. I realized that I needed to weigh the pros and cons of fighting. I decided that the risks were not worth the potential rewards! Thankfully, I was able to obtain undergraduate and graduate education. My heart breaks when I speak to guys who were in my circle boxers and kickboxers; guys who are unable to speak normally due to brain damage.
I've met many former fighters as well. There's a reason why medical assocations have been arguing for banning these sports for minors.
There isnt a single person whos had anything bad to say about Kevin Randleman. Not even his opponents. RIP legend
I wonder which of those 20+ surgeries lead to the staff infection. That scares the you know what out of me and shows right there you got a 1+20 chance of getting something like that anytime one gets surgery in a hospital.
@@princenaz23 that’s why I tell people to avoid hospitals at all costs. Stay as healthy as you can. I looked into the statistics of how many people die a year from malpractice, misdiagnosis, infections at hospitals. They have all the insurance in the world to cover there ass. Meanwhile we are left with losing a loved one. No amount of money can replace them 😢
@@princenaz23 no chicken hearted person can box go get a office job
I find this video to be quite sad, especially the poor soul in the intro. Thank God that some people are showing you and impressionable younger men into making a more informed decisions about their choices going forward. Peace.
I believe that this should be shown to every person who has the potential and is serious about taking on the life of a fighter!
I feel for them all including my future, but it puts food on the table, builds our genetics for our offspring the same way dogs are bred to fight, and for some it saves our lives believe it or not. Great video.
Genetics have nothing to do with this. As for your first and your last reasons, yeah, I would say its right depending on the case.
Maybe it's just me - but I seriously don't get how people hitting each other to pieces can be entertaining to anyone in a sane mind. I have never really understood this...
You're right. But most people aren't of "sane mind"
The abuse they endure is insane! I have been a welder/fitter for over 20 years. I have had such severe lower back pain that walking was so painful. Regardless of what I deal with, these fighters endure much more! My respect to all of them!❤️
You can always jerry rig yourself a rig spine
This is the content I love to watch on TH-cam
Just emotionally crushing, imagine being these talented performers and listening to boos from fans.
If Chris Bird has friends & family that care about him, they should never let him set foot in a ring again.
If he still thinks he has it in him, i don't see why he shouldn't be let back in the ring. Let him hang with the fresh talent for a bit. Maybe they can learn something from him.
@@BorislavVeselinov ...he can't afford to get hit too many times in the head. he is already broken.
He's a grown man. They can advise him, sure, but they can't stop him. It's his life. It has to be his choice.
When you step into a ring, you should already know what the possible outcomes could be. You're fighters,not immortals.
so Tragic what happened to McClellan ,i was at ringside cheering Nigel on, I was at after party and talk was already spreading some said he was dead, loads of rumours going around like wildfire ,just makes you think one minute your shouting and cheering going crazy then next thing you here that person could be dead ,very very sad
If a man says he don’t want to fight no more in boxing he should just walk out the ring because most likely he’s feeling some sort of fatigue in his head it’s crazy how they still carried on that fight with Nigel
This is the sad side to boxing. I know I hurt a lot of days and wasn't a professional. Can only imagine some of the pain and scars some of these guys I loved watching carry everyday.
Benn did not do all of that damage, it was pre existing. He was blinking badly in camp. We know who did that. Even if McClellen won the bout that hurt him. It was just the Benn fight.
@Jason Voorhees some people don't realize how dangerous back of the head punches and headbutts really are
@Jason Voorhees 1 , Benn ain't a coward he took on anyone you can't be a coward and be middleweight world champion 🙄 , 2 He wasn't on steroids that was Benn jnr , both your points are false
From the days of Gladiators to sanctioned boxing, anyone willing to step into the arena and knows the risks, is a warrior in my eyes.
I admire the tenacity and talent of fighters, I wrestled and did well, but these men are on another level of excellence. I truly feel for these fighters that are suffering, it makes me feel terrible for watching them sacrifice so much for my entertainment. 😢
It’s basically modern day gladiator arena. Every non fighter just wants to see teeth flying and people getting knocked out. I always tell people like that “if you like violence so much, why don’t you go and try fighting for a living”
@@alejandroc7357It makes you think about the morality of these things.
Another guy trying to tell everyone how excellent he was....wrestling isnt even comparable.
Eye boxed for 10 year's light heavy, and 1 fight in Glasgow nearly put me in intensive care the gloves were old and the padding shot!! Eye remember heading home with my trainer that night well my head was pounding really bad and it was horrible the next day in the supermarket eye collapsed eye stopped boxing after that,eye feel ok today but definitely done some damage, boxing great fitness but when you are sparring and fighting all the time it is very dangerous it's not worth it 🥊👍
I admire men who train in any combat sports however i dont like seeing them get hurt. Watching friendly sparrings if he allows me amazing, but even that could be hard to watch if he is going hard on himself. I hope somehow humanity comes to a level no one needs to compete in such high dangerous levels. ❤
I can relate to big daddy. I had a bad parachute landing. Life was never the same afterward.
@jasonvoorhees5640 Yeah, it collapsed, and I ended up in icu, and I was on life support. My function and ability to remember is shot.
@@ajourneysaved4311I'm sorry man, hang in there. Hope you have the help you need
@@putinski666 I'm still here 18 years later. Thanks, I have had good and bad help.
@@ajourneysaved4311 People like you inspire me and many others to take it and keep moving forward. You're sharing what you've lost brother. 👊
I can't believe it wasn't even mentioned that what happened to Gerald Mcclellan in that fight was all because of a slip that resulted into an accidental headbutt. No one noticed it at the time it was so fast but replay clearly shows the exact moment it happens. No one is to blame for what happened to Gerald. It was an accident. Then again, many are at fault for not seeing the signs that something was wrong and stopping the fight to get him some help. The reason he kept rubbing his face with his glove after he got headbutted was because it felt to him like blood was pouring down his face, but there was none. It was blood running down from his brain that he felt.
When Gerald met Benn years later at a boxing function and his sister told him who he was Benn had to go hide by himself from uncontrollably crying from what happened to GM, even though he's not at fault. But hearing Gerald say "This man ruined my life." must've been a dagger to the heart.
This fight should've been stopped so much earlier. It's very sad that so much damage could've been averted. I remember even the commentators were berating Gerald for when he was taking a knee at the end. Calling him a "Quitter"! I hope that commentator is eating his words today.
Karma is a bitch... McClellan had it coming because of the dog fights... To hell with him.
Can’t blame Benn for that, Gerald came in there with the same intentions!
Great video! I remember all these fighters but had no idea of their outcomes. Very sad indeed. This information or videos need to be more mainstream. Subbed to your channel.
When I was 15 I was 5 foot 10 and 280 pounds. I kept hurting (not intentionally) people I played rugby with. I was asked at 15 to play with adults. I excelled against them, but back then there was no concussion protocol. Approximately 50 documented concussions I was told I'm lucky I'm not wearing a helmet eating soup from a straw. I'm 42 now and kinda scared of what the future holds for me.
You are fine . Just keep strengthening your body and mind. Balanced diet is key. It's literally underrated
@@saml7057 Thank you.
I would also like to suggest the guys who lose in the ring, those who have addiction issues - then due to inadequacy look for fights with un-trained people they can beat up in public.
Hands down Taurus Cabbab is the biggest loser in Huntington Beach, Ca if he is still alive and there. Not only was he an addict and mental patient - I watched him threaten to beat up an autistic adult. Taurus felt that sucking off of others was a worthy lifestyle choice where he also somehow managed to find enough cash for drugs and to keep his truck running.
The MMA profession often takes people with mental or anger issues in general, trains them - then releases them onto the general public once they are used up. Yes everyone wants a rags to riches story but what everyone refuses to acknowledge in MMA media is the brain damage done while fighting/losing only to find there is no career for them - then they look to fill the emptyness with beating people up while high drunk or both.
I doubt anyone has the courage to find and interview many of the brain damaged MMA losers out on the streets looking for the next victim..... as if it will eventually make them feel better about the way they are living.
IMHO the MMA dark side is no different than the Roman's blood sport of glory or suffering before death.... for the fighter and victims alike.