Best of Mike McCallum: Top 10 Fights
Mike McCallum had 55 fights with 36 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Donald Curry, Roy Jones Jr., Julian Jackson, Herol Graham, and James Toney. The following are McCallum's top 10 fights.
Mike McCallum defeats Donald Curry
On Mike McCallum defeated American boxer Donald Curry via 5th round KO. McCallum was 31 years old with a record of 32-0 (29 KOs). Curry was 25 years old with a record of 27-1 (19 KOs). McCallum successfully defended his WBA super-welterweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of McCallum's fights.
Mike McCallum loses to Roy Jones Jr.
On Mike McCallum lost to American boxer Roy Jones Jr. via 12 round unanimous decision. McCallum was 40 years old with a record of 49-4-1 (36 KOs). Jones Jr. was 27 years old with an undefeated record of 33-0 (29 KOs). Despite the loss, McCallum put on a good fight. This fight is the second best performance in McCallum's career.
Mike McCallum defeats Julian Jackson
On Mike McCallum defeated Virgin Islander boxer Julian Jackson via 2nd round TKO. McCallum was 30 years old with a record of 27-0 (24 KOs). Jackson was 25 years old with an undefeated record of 29-0 (27 KOs). McCallum successfully defended his WBA super-welterweight title.
Mike McCallum defeats Herol Graham
On Mike McCallum defeated British boxer Herol Graham via 12 round split decision. McCallum was 33 years old with a record of 36-1 (31 KOs). Graham was 29 years old with a record of 41-1 (24 KOs). McCallum won the vacant WBA middleweight title.
Mike McCallum loses to James Toney in their 2nd fight
On Mike McCallum lost to American boxer James Toney in the rematch via 12 round majority decision. McCallum was 36 years old with a record of 43-2-1 (34 KOs). Toney was 24 years old with an undefeated record of 31-0-2 (21 KOs). Despite the loss, McCallum put on a good fight.
Mike McCallum defeats Steve Collins
On Mike McCallum defeated Irish boxer Steve Collins via 12 round unanimous decision. McCallum was 34 years old with a record of 37-1 (31 KOs). Collins was 25 years old with an undefeated record of 16-0 (6 KOs). McCallum successfully defended his WBA middleweight title.
Mike McCallum defeats Sumbu Kalambay in their 2nd fight
On Mike McCallum defeated Italian boxer Sumbu Kalambay in the rematch via 12 round split decision. McCallum was 35 years old with a record of 40-1 (33 KOs). Kalambay was 34 years old with a record of 51-4-1 (30 KOs). McCallum successfully defended his WBA middleweight title.
Mike McCallum defeats Ayub Kalule
On Mike McCallum defeated Ugandan boxer Ayub Kalule via 7th round RTD. McCallum was 26 years old with a record of 17-0 (16 KOs). Kalule was 28 years old with a record of 40-2 (19 KOs).
Mike McCallum defeats Michael Watson
On Mike McCallum defeated British boxer Michael Watson via 11th round KO. McCallum was 34 years old with a record of 38-1 (32 KOs). Watson was 25 years old with a record of 22-1-1 (18 KOs). McCallum successfully defended his WBA middleweight title.
Mike McCallum draws with James Toney
Mike McCallum's fight with American boxer James Toney on ended in a draw. McCallum was 36 years old with a record of 42-1-1 (34 KOs). Toney was 23 years old with an undefeated record of 28-0-1 (20 KOs).