Mike McCallum.
June 2, 2025
Mike McCallum’s living memory
Dear Editor,
A 1978 Commonwealth Games and Central American and Caribbean Games gold medallist and a 1979 Pan American silver medallist, all in the welterweight class, his courage and commitment to the sport of boxing has gifted us a heavyweight legacy.
Mike McCallum’s lessons in the art and science of pugilism in the ring, where his conquests as a professional boxer in the super welterweight, middleweight, and light heavyweight classes were inspiring and have provided young aspirants with a technical and classic script for success.
The bell has tolled for him and snatched his body, but his admirable bouts remain a living memory.
Christopher L Samuda
President
Jamaica Olympic Association
christopher.samuda@yahoo.com
