Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2025 - Page 48

Mike McCallum, the legendary Jamaican boxer famously known as “The Bodysnatcher,” has passed away at the age of 68. A pioneer in the sport, McCallum made history as the first Jamaican to win a world title in 1984 by defeating Sean Mannion at Madison Square Garden. Across his illustrious career, he claimed world titles in three weight classes, amassing 49 victories, 36 by knockout, in 55 fights. McCallum was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003, cementing his legacy. On May 31, he tragically fell ill while driving to a Las Vegas gym, marking the end of an era in boxing.