US EditionJamaican boxing legend Mike McCallum dies aged 68
- Mike McCallum, known as 'The Body Snatcher', died at age 68 on Saturday in Las Vegas while driving to the gym.
- McCallum's death followed his sudden illness that forced him to pull over, but the official cause remains unknown.
- Born in Kingston, Jamaica, McCallum was a three-division world champion with a 55-fight career including 49 wins and one draw.
- He claimed his first world championship in 1984 at Madison Square Garden, gained entry into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003, and was nicknamed for his accurate and punishing body punches.
- McCallum's passing prompted official condolences from Jamaica's sports minister and tributes across the boxing community, highlighting his lasting legacy.
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Mike ‘The Bodysnatcher’ McCallum, Legendary Jamaican Boxer, Dies at 68 After Pulling His Car off the Road
Mike McCallum, the legendary Jamaican boxer known as ‘The Bodysnatcher,’ died at age 68 in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 31, when he fell ill and pulled his car off the road while he was driving to the gym.
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Times West VirginianMike 'The Body Snatcher' McCallum, boxing hall of famer and three-time champion, dies at 68
Mike McCallum was the first Jamaican-born boxer to become a champion, winning three WBC titles. He was nicknamed 'The Body Snatcher' because of his technical prowess.
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