Worldwide Corridor of Fame boxer Mike “The Bodysnatcher” McCallum was reported lifeless in Las Vegas on Could 31 on the age of 68.
In keeping with The Jamaica Observer, the legendary boxer, who gained boxing titles on the junior middleweight, middleweight, and lightweight heavyweight divisions, was reportedly driving to a fitness center when he obtained sick and pulled over to the aspect of the street. He was found unresponsive by cops and later pronounced lifeless. No explanation for loss of life has been reported.
“The Ring is saddened to be taught of the passing of boxing legend Mike McCallum. The ‘Physique Snatcher’ was a three-weight world champion, having gained titles at super-welterweight, middleweight, and light-heavyweight. Our deepest sympathies are together with his family and friends presently.” pic.twitter.com/71C4RMWpvc
— Ring Journal (@ringmagazine) June 1, 2025
The Jamaican native was acknowledged by Jamaica’s sports activities minister, Olivia Grange, who launched a written assertion relating to his loss of life.
“It’s with utter and full unhappiness that I discovered of the loss of life of Jamaica’s three-time World Boxing Champion Michael McKenzie McCallum,” Grange stated. “I categorical my private condolences to his mom, siblings, and his youngsters. 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.”
In 1984, the pugilist turned the primary Jamaican boxer to win a world title when he beat Sean Mannion in a boxing match at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York. He left the boxing ring with the WBA Junior Middleweight crown that night time. Throughout his profession, he additionally gained titles in two different divisions. As a middleweight, he gained the WBA Middleweight title, and as a light-weight, he turned a WBC Gentle Heavyweight champion. After a profitable profession within the ring, McCallum was inducted into the Worldwide Boxing Corridor of Fame in 2003.
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