The ‘Body Snatcher’ Mike McCallum has died

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  1. African Cobra

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

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    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!


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    African Cobra, Jun 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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  2. GGGfans

    GGGfans Active Member Full Member

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    Foreman, Benvenuti and now McCallum. Bad year for boxing.
     
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  3. Dorrian_Grey

    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    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 at 8:17 AM
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  4. Arch Stanton

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

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  5. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What a great fighter! A true ATG.
     
    AwardedSteak863, Jun 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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  6. Jacko

    Jacko Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    RIP, Champ.

    Absolute legend.
     
    Jacko, Jun 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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  7. TMLT87

    TMLT87 Active Member Full Member

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    RIP. He isnt appreciated anywhere near enough. Hell of a fighter.
     
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  8. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Definitely. An iron chinned ATG.
     
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  9. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    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 at 10:01 AM
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  10. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    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
     
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  11. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    RIP, champ
     
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  12. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    A deserved Hall of Famer to be sure. Rest in peace, Mike.
     
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  13. Keleneki

    Keleneki Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Rest in peace, Mike McCallum.
     
    Keleneki, Jun 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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  14. SquaredCircle

    SquaredCircle Active Member Full Member

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    So sad to see another legend leave us. One of the most well-rounded technical fighters you'll ever see.
     
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  15. African Cobra

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

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    Absolutely.
     
    African Cobra, Jun 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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