Mike McCallum
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Mike McCallum (born 7 December 1956) is a Jamaican former professional boxer who competed from 1981 to 1997. He held world championships in three weight classes, including the WBA super welterweight title from 1984 to 1988, the WBA middleweight title from 1989 to 1991, and the WBC light heavyweight title from 1994 to 1995.
Mike McCallum | |
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Born | (1956-12-07) 7 December 1956 (age 67) Kingston, Jamaica |
Other names | The Bodysnatcher |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (182 cm)[1] |
Reach | 78 in (198 cm)[1] |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 55 |
Wins | 49 |
Wins by KO | 36 |
Losses | 5 |
Draws | 1 |
A slick, hard-hitting technician in the ring, McCallum was known for his exceptionally durable chin and toughness, and was never stopped in any of his five losses. He earned his nickname of "The Bodysnatcher" due to his ability to land vicious body punches in fights. McCallum was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003. In 2011, The Ring magazine ranked him as eighth on their list of the "10 best middleweight title holders of the last 50 years."[2]