R.I.P. Mike McCallum

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  1. haNZAgod

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    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I always felt he was one of Boxing’s most underrated fighters. Prayers to his friends and family.
     
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    Fireman Fred Active Member Full Member

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    I´m in shock. Gutted

    One of my favourite fighters. Hell of a talent, severely underrated.

    My second best light-middle of all time just behind Hearns and only just.

    RIP Champ
     
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    RIP. One of the most complete and underrated fighters I've ever seen, with an equally underrated resume. Never heard a bad word about him as a man either.
     
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  10. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The GOAT at 154, imo.

    Rest easy, champ.
     
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    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Wow.

    These kind of deaths kind of mess you up a bit because he seemed to be around FOREVER as an active fighter, and he wasn't terribly young when he finally made it to the top. You just sort of assume they're going to be around a long time, they're fixtures.

    Condolences to his family.
     
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  13. Showstopper97

    Showstopper97 The Icon Full Member

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    Another HoF legend gone too soon. A huge blow to the boxing world community. RIP Mike McCallum. The Body Snatcher.
     
  14. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    RIP Mike. An absolute legend. GOAT at 154 lbs.
     
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    All-time great fighter. He had it all, skill, condition, finesse, defense, chin, speed, and solid pop, especially at 154. He ducked no one. Stood right in the pocket, hit the body and head, and had a nice jab. Nice man, too.