Mike McCallum

1956 - 2025

Mike McCallum obituary, 1956-2025, Las Vegas, NV

Mike McCallum

1956 - 2025

BORN

1956

DIED

2025

Mike McCallum Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2025.

Mike McCallum, the Hall of Fame boxer from Jamaica who held championships in three different weight classes, died May 31, 2025, in Las Vegas at the age of 68.

Often called "The Bodysnatcher" thanks to his ability to deliver devastating body blows, McCallum was a champion amateur boxer throughout the 1970s who smashed his way to a silver medal at the 1974 Central American and Caribbean Games. His amateur career also included National AAU Welterweight and National Golden Gloves Welterweight championships in 1977, plus gold medals at the 1978 Central American Games, Caribbean Games, and Commonwealth Games. After going pro in 1981, his success continued. He earned a world championship in 1984 at super welterweight, moved to middleweight and did it again, then in 1994, as a light heavyweight, completed his trifecta of championships while in his late 30s. In 2003, McCallum's long run of success earned him entry into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

The great boxing trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas said of McCallum, "When great talent blends with technique and instincts, you get something special. You get Mike McCallum," while friend Jacob Duran said, "Fighters knew he was high risk for little reward. You didn't want to see legend Mike 'Body Snatcher' McCallum in the other corner. Proud to have been in your corner and as a friend to have you in mine."

By Eric San Juan

(Image: The Ring Magazine via Getty Images)

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Will Campbell

June 25, 2025

Had a chance to work with the champ In the jesse vargas camp for a few fights was a good experience, good dude ... Great fighter and a greàt coach as well ..RIP Champ

Akbar Muhammad

June 20, 2025

Mike being inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2002 .

Akbar Muhammad

June 20, 2025

I love and miss you brother.

Janice Williams

June 15, 2025

My heart is saddened and I’m lost for words. Mike was one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met. His family and I had so many laughs and good times. A true champion has left a void in this world. He will truly be missed. Praying for the family.🙏🏽 Rest on champ! 🥊 Fly high with the great ones!

Adolph McCallum

June 3, 2025

MIKE is my eldest sibling. All the family, friends and the boxing community mourn his passing. Rest in Power, Champ.

Mario costa

June 3, 2025

Hey if anybody knows the family I´m trying to reach out for my godfather Mario from jersey city new jersey .. gym ringside

Lawrence Beauregard

June 2, 2025

I seen Mike fight live in Detroit several times. He was a great fighter. Rest in peace. My condolences to his family.

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