Jamaican 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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He died at the age of 68, after having had a heartache while he was aboard his car in Las Vegas, 68-year-old Mike McCallum, who was world champion in three...
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