The ‘Body Snatcher’ Mike McCallum has died

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by African Cobra, Jun 1, 2025.

Page 1 of 3
  1. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council Full Member

    Joined:
    May 29, 2007
    Messages:
    27,156
    Likes Received:
    9,998

    I     have just learned with sadness that the great Mike McCallum the Body Snatcher has died and gone to greater glory. May his blessed soul rest in perfect peace. Such a fantastic fighter. 2 wins standout for me when he defeated 2 of my favourites. Specifically him knocking out my hero the great Don Curry and Michael Watson. What a fighter McCallum was!


    This content is protected
     
    African Cobra, Jun 1, 2025
    #1
    The Cryptkeeper, joe brown, heerko koois and 13 others like this.
  2. GGGfans

    GGGfans Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2017
    Messages:
    1,142
    Likes Received:
    1,676
    Foreman, Benvenuti and now McCallum. Bad year for boxing.
     
    GGGfans, Jun 1, 2025
    #2
    Badbot, robert ungurean, m.s. and 7 others like this.
  3. Dorrian_Grey

    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2024
    Messages:
    2,721
    Likes Received:
    4,581
    Tragic news. Far too young a death at only 68. Exceptional fighter and a good man, one of the best of his era and the best ever 154lber. Rest in peace champ.
     
    Dorrian_Grey, Jun 1, 2025
    #3
    m.s., Smoochie, Fogger and 3 others like this.
  4. Arch Stanton

    Arch Stanton When you have to shoot, shoot!, don't talk...... Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 24, 2022
    Messages:
    10,383
    Likes Received:
    18,364
    Arch Stanton, Jun 1, 2025
    #4
    heerko koois, m.s., Smoochie and 2 others like this.
  5. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2018
    Messages:
    6,032
    Likes Received:
    11,175
    What a great fighter! A true ATG.
     
    AwardedSteak863, Jun 1, 2025
    #5
    m.s., deadACE, African Cobra and 2 others like this.
  6. Jacko

    Jacko Boxing Junkie Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2008
    Messages:
    10,510
    Likes Received:
    8,651
    RIP, Champ.

    Absolute legend.
     
    Jacko, Jun 1, 2025
    #6
    Arch Stanton, m.s. and Serge like this.
  7. TMLT87

    TMLT87 Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 21, 2021
    Messages:
    999
    Likes Received:
    1,101
    RIP. He isnt appreciated anywhere near enough. Hell of a fighter.
     
    TMLT87, Jun 1, 2025
    #7
    Arch Stanton, m.s., Fogger and 1 other person like this.
  8. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2008
    Messages:
    29,107
    Likes Received:
    14,899
    Definitely. An iron chinned ATG.
     
    Babality, Jun 1, 2025
    #8
    Arch Stanton, m.s. and Serge like this.
  9. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2010
    Messages:
    18,053
    Likes Received:
    28,111
    Very sad news. McCallum was one of the finest, well rounded, and most skilled technician that graced in the ring. Never got the same amount of love as guys like Duran, Leonard, Hagler, Hearns had at the time but he still got the appreciation and respect from both aficionados and fellow fighters. Boxing will miss this great champion.

    RIP The Body Snatcher
     
    Flo_Raiden, Jun 1, 2025
    #9
    Arch Stanton, m.s., Reallymakesmethink and 4 others like this.
  10. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2009
    Messages:
    79,476
    Likes Received:
    129,781
    Damn! Not that you expect these things but this one comes as a real shock. What a shame he was an amazing fighter and has long been one of my favourites. I always loved his style he threw every punch in the book and it all looked so smooth and effortless and is a joy to watch. Nice guy too. RIP, champ
     
    Serge, Jun 1, 2025
    #10
    Arch Stanton, Mark Anthony, Smoochie and 3 others like this.
  11. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2009
    Messages:
    80,554
    Likes Received:
    21,170
    RIP, champ
     
    lufcrazy, Jun 1, 2025
    #11
    Arch Stanton and m.s. like this.
  12. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2021
    Messages:
    8,230
    Likes Received:
    13,150
    A deserved Hall of Famer to be sure. Rest in peace, Mike.
     
    Fogger, Jun 1, 2025
    #12
    Arch Stanton, m.s. and Dorrian_Grey like this.
  13. Keleneki

    Keleneki Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2008
    Messages:
    822
    Likes Received:
    1,046
    Rest in peace, Mike McCallum.
     
    Keleneki, Jun 1, 2025
    #13
    Arch Stanton and m.s. like this.
  14. SquaredCircle

    SquaredCircle Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2015
    Messages:
    1,393
    Likes Received:
    2,247
    So sad to see another legend leave us. One of the most well-rounded technical fighters you'll ever see.
     
    SquaredCircle, Jun 1, 2025
    #14
    m.s. and African Cobra like this.
  15. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council Full Member

    Joined:
    May 29, 2007
    Messages:
    27,156
    Likes Received:
    9,998
    Absolutely.
     
    African Cobra, Jun 1, 2025
    #15
    Serge likes this.
Page 1 of 3