The Fight of Their Lives: Monday 5th December, 10.35pm, ITV1

http://www.itv.com/thefightoftheirlives/


Britain's most brutal, controversial fight. Boxing's most compelling story. A new ITV1 documentary revolving around the infamous world championship bout between Nigel Benn and Gerald McClellan in February 1995.

To be screened on Monday 5th December at 10.35pm on ITV1, The Fight of Their Lives is a story of human courage, the search for the truth and for redemption. It is a story that stretches far beyond the ropes of the boxing ring.

Gerald 'The G-Man' McClellan was one of the hardest punchers in history, a fearsome boxer who fought pit-bull dogs. Today he is brain-damaged, cared for by his sister Lisa.

Nigel 'The Dark Destroyer' Benn was a soldier turned world-class boxer, renowned for a playboy lifestyle. Today he lives in Majorca spreading the word of God. Having attempted suicide, he is coming to terms with the life he led and the people he hurt.

"This was a truly great fight. It fulfilled the prophecy." (Don King)

"That was one of the classics. Like the Rumble in the Jungle." (Brendan Ingle)

Benn v McClellan was a classic contest, laced with brilliance and controversy until its tragic end. So many lives were altered that night in 1995.

Benn was knocked down twice but recovered to achieve the most dramatic victory of his career - perhaps of any boxer's career.

The fight has never been shown on TV since and controversy over what happened that night persists today. The stories of the accused, talking for the first time, make for emotional viewing. Unseen footage throws new light on the story.

Boxing legends and A-list witnesses Barry McGuigan, Jim Watt, Frank Bruno and Manny Steward contribute their own powerful testimonies.

In 2007 Benn and McClellan were reunited, an incredible moment captured for The Fight of Their Lives. The reunion was meant to bring closure.

However, there have been fresh allegations, further twists and new discoveries made since then.

Interweaving past and present, the amazing narrative of a hidden sporting classic, the emotional testimonies of the accused and the incredible stories of two men, this will be compelling viewing on ITV1.

Watch The Fight of Their Lives on Monday 5th December at 10.35pm on ITV1

Watch an extended 90-minute version on Tuesday 13th December at 9pm on ITV4

Thats such a sad story.

Donald Curry vs Rene Jacquot Jacquot became the first French in 30 years to win a world championship boxing. (The Ring Magazine Upset of the Year for 1989.)

Donald Curry vs René Jacquot Jacquot est devenu le premier Français en 30 ans à remporter un championnat du monde de boxe. ( The Ring Magazine Upset de l'Année pour 1989.)

Corrie Sanders vs. Wladimir Klitschko surprise of 2003

Anyone hasn't seen that fight has to watch it.. if you can stomach it. That stupid British commentator saying McClellan quit is sick.