Jamaican boxing legend Mike McCallum died at the age of 68.

McCallum died on Saturday in Las Vegas, according to the Clark Coroner’s office, but no details were disclosed.

Known as “The Bodysnatcher”, McCallum was one of the most terrified boxing punchers during his career, which lasted in 1981–1997. He retired in 1997 with a record of 49-5-1, and then he was a successful coach in Las Vegas.

Born in Kingston in Jamaica, on December 7, 1956, McCallum represented Jamaica at the Summer Olympic Games in 1976. He turned to a professional in 1981 and won his first 32 fights, and 29 came through a knockout. McCallum became the first world -born world champion in 1984, won world titles in the junior medium weight, medium weight and lightweight, and was introduced to the International Gallery of Sław in boxes in 2003.

“It was with complete and complete sadness that I learned about the death of a three-time boxing master in Jamaica Michael McKenzie McCallum,” said Sport Minister Jamaica Olivia Grange. “I express my personal condolences to his mother, siblings and his children. On behalf of the Ministry of Sport I will take this opportunity to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of this legendary Jamaica.”

McCallum was worshiped for the brutal blow of the body, but he was also recognized as a highly qualified boxer with an amazing chin, as evidenced by the never knocked out in his 55 career. While McCallum wins over Julian Jackson, Donald Curry and McCrory, he was never able to fight the thunderous opponent, because Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns did not decide to face him.

After winning the WBA Super Welter Wich, beating Sean Mannion in 1984, McCallum created six successful defense of the title, and all this comes. In 1988 he suffered his first loss in his career when he challenged the challenge of WBA Middle Wweight in 1988. But McCallum would ultimately won the free average title in the following year, beating Herola Graham because of a divided decision. Later he avenged a loss with Kalambay before he fought the companion of Hall of Fames James Toney divided in 1991 and lost his decision in the 1992 rematch.

McCallum won the title of world champion in the third weight class at the age of 37, when he defeated Jeff Harding in 1994. He would do one defense of the title before he lost three of the four four fights, and two of these losses came to Toney and Roy Jones Jr. After passing, McCallum was a lasting element in Las Vegas.

Arrangements they have already falling apart In the fight of Teofimo Lopez vs. Devin Haney Mini-Mega August 16 in Saudi Arabia. There is no word about what the cause of the fall was, but it is probably one of these two Prima Donnas priced, asking for more than Turks Alalshikh was ready to pay. One of these two wanted a gold face and it didn’t happen.

Lopeza tough tender style

It was anticipated last night that the negotiations would quickly fall apart between Teo and Haney, leaving them both where they started. For fans who know Teofimo, they are not surprised if he caused the breakup. It is a tough opportunity in negotiations.

“Negotiations have fallen for the proposed fight between Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez on August 16 in Riyjad, Ring Magazine found out. Haney and Teofimo won the wins wide on May 2 on Times Square,” said Mike Coppinger. Xrevealing bad news.

Haney’s dad confirms the fall

Dad Devina, Bill Haney, published today on X, confirming that the conversations fell for the fight with Lopez. However, a few moments ago he removed the post. Perhaps this is a sign that negotiations have returned.

Both Haney, Lopez needs a fight

These two are now in need. None of them can be negotiated on this fight, because their options for other convincing fights are petite. 26 -year -old Haney conducts a welterweight campaign, but there is a lack of attention -not -noted names that he can fight for the type of money he received in the last two competitions against Jose Ramirez and Ryan Garcia.

Haney (32-0, 15 KO) and Lopez (22-1, 13 KO) looked terrible in their fights on the Turki card on May 2 at Times Square, Recent York. Of these two, Teofimo looked worse because he showed, cladding and didn’t even try to fight the opponent, Arnold Barboz Jr.

At least with Haney he accelerated him in the second half, dominating Jose Ramirez and looked decent. Still, he looked like he had experienced retrospective Sometimes from the previous fight with Ryan Garcia.

Global Combat Collective (GCC) proudly announces Heritage overloadedElectrifying the night of world boxing at the head of the former heavyweight champion WBC DEONTAY “The Bronze Bomber” Wilderwhen he accepts the growing power Tyrrell Herndon In a mandatory clash of heavyweight. The event will take place Friday, June 27, 2025On Charles Koch Arena In Wichita, Kansas.

The event will be distributed by Blk Prime and Integrated Sport In the United States and Canada Live on a cable, satellite and digital salary By Required, Directv, Dish, Bell TV, Rogers, Fubo and PPV.compriced at USD 24.95. In addition, it will be available for streaming via Digital PPV on BLKPRIME.COM. The Pay-Per-View broadcast begins at 21:00 / 20:00 ct.

This night of fighting is a monumental chapter in Wilder’s multi -story career, offering fans a view of his legendary power and presence. The event also contains an explosive co-maan event with animated Stabler Wilder Deon NicholsonTogether with the full basis, the distinguishing talent from Wichita and more.

“We are very excited that we can introduce Legacy Reload to Wichit and give fans an unforgettable box of boxing,” he said Nelson Lopez Jr.CEO and founder of Global Combat Collective. “The return of Deontay Wilder is something that the whole world of boxing was waiting for, and in the opposite corner of Tyrell Herndon this fight will be explosive.”

Joshua ChassePresident GCC added: “This is more than a fight – this is a masters’ feast and a platform for the future of combat sports. Legacy Reloaded will again define what nights look like.”

Doug JacobsPresident Integrated Sports, said: “We are excited that we can work again with BLK Prime to restore the return of Deontay Wilder to fans in North America. This is exactly a kind of high-octane, driven by stars of the event, which makes Pay-PER-View special. Wilder is a real artist with a nokaut, and the card is arranged with the talent, down. “

During the evening, fans can also enjoy exclusive access to the backstage, special content and high -octane duels that promise to ensure excitement without stop.