Best fights of Mike McCallum
Over 16 years as a professional, Mike McCallum compiled a 49-5-1 (36) record, including 20 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Mike McCallum KOs Donald Curry
On July 18, 1987 Mike McCallum defended his WBA super welterweight title against Donald Curry. McCallum was 30 years old with a record of 31-0, and Curry was 25 with a record of 27-1. McCallum was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Curry was on a 2-fight winning streak. McCallum stopped Donald Curry via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
2. Mike McCallum KOs Julian Jackson
On August 23, 1986 Mike McCallum defended his WBA super welterweight title against Julian Jackson. McCallum was 29 years old with a record of 26-0, and Jackson was 25 with a record of 29-0. McCallum was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Jackson was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. McCallum stopped Julian Jackson via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. Mike McCallum KOs Milton McCrory
On April 19, 1987 Mike McCallum defended his WBA super welterweight title against Milton McCrory. McCallum was 30 years old with a record of 30-0, and McCrory was 25 with a record of 31-1-1. McCallum was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and McCrory was on a 4-fight winning streak. McCallum stopped Milton McCrory via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
4. Mike McCallum defeats Sumbu Kalambay in their 2nd fight
On April 1, 1991 Mike McCallum defended his WBA middleweight title against Sumbu Kalambay. It was their second meeting. McCallum was 34 years old with a record of 39-1, and Kalambay was 34 with a record of 51-4-1. McCallum was on a 7-fight winning streak and Kalambay was on a 5-fight winning streak. McCallum won via split decision. Defended the title.
5. Mike McCallum draws with James Toney
On December 13, 1991 Mike McCallum fought James Toney for the IBF and lineal middleweight titles. McCallum was 35 years old with a record of 42-1, and Toney was 23 with a record of 28-0-1. McCallum was on a 10-fight winning streak and Toney was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
6. Mike McCallum defeats Herol Graham
On May 10, 1989 Mike McCallum fought Herol Graham for the vacant WBA middleweight title. McCallum was 32 years old with a record of 35-1, and Graham was 29 with a record of 41-1. Both McCallum and Graham were on a 3-fight winning streak. McCallum won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Mike McCallum KOs Michael Watson
On April 14, 1990 Mike McCallum defended his WBA middleweight title against Michael Watson. McCallum was 33 years old with a record of 37-1, and Watson was 25 with a record of 22-1-1. McCallum was on a 5-fight winning streak and Watson was on a 4-fight winning streak. McCallum stopped Michael Watson via KO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
8. Mike McCallum stops Ayub Kalule
On November 13, 1982 Mike McCallum faced Ayub Kalule. McCallum was 25 years old with a record of 16-0, and Kalule was 28 with a record of 40-2. McCallum was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak, while Kalule was coming off a loss. McCallum stopped Ayub Kalule via retirement in the 7th round.