World Boxing Information is gloomy to report that three-weight world champion Mike McCallum handed away this weekend on the age of 68.
The Jamaican star loved a sixteen-year skilled boxing profession, profitable world championships at tremendous welterweight, middleweight, and lightweight heavyweight.
McCallum ended his lengthy tenure in 1995 after losses to Roy Jones Jr. and James Toney. He fought Toney thrice with out success.
In an outstanding run between 1987 and 1990, McCallum defeated Don Curry, Herol Graham, Steve Collins, and Michael Watson.
Earlier than his retirement, McCallum loved a four-year run as WBA champion at 154. He additionally held the WBA model at 160 kilos for 2 years, between 1989 and 1991. McCallum then held the WBC gentle heavyweight title till shedding it in Lyon, France, in opposition to Fabrice Tiozzo in 1995.
Boasting a granite chin, McCallum by no means bought stopped in 55 bouts. On the similar time, he scored 36 knockouts from his 49 wins.
The Worldwide Boxing Corridor of Fame inducted the ‘Physique Snatcher’ in 2003. In 2011,
Jamaica’s Minister of Tradition, Gender, Leisure, and Sport, Olivia Grange, launched an announcement on McCallum’s passing.
“It’s with utter and full unhappiness that I discovered of the dying of Jamaica’s three-time World Boxing Champion Michael McKenzie McCallum,” she mentioned. “I categorical my private condolences to his mom, siblings, and kids.
“On behalf of the Ministry of Sports activities, I take this chance to increase our sympathies to the household and pals of this legendary Jamaican.
“We hope they discover power on this time of bereavement. I urge you to maintain them in your prayers.”
In keeping with experiences, McCallum fell unwell in Las Vegas when on his option to the gymnasium. He thoughtfully pulled his automotive to the facet of the highway to keep away from a collision with different autos.
Nonetheless, in a somber twist, police discovered the boxing legend unresponsive in his automotive a short while afterward Saturday.
WBN wish to supply condolences to the McCallum household at the moment.
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