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Oliver McCall (born April 21, 1965) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2019. A veteran of the sport for over three decades, he is best known for winning the WBC heavyweight title in 1994 by scoring an upset knockout victory over Lennox Lewis.
Oliver McCall, a formidable heavyweight champion, stood in the ring for a rematch against Lennox Lewis, a fight that would unexpectedly unravel into one of the most poignant moments in...
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- April 21, 1965
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Oliver "The Atomic Bull" McCall
Oliver McCall is a retired American boxer with a professional record of 59 wins, 14 losses and 0 draws. He fought in the heavyweight division and held the WBC Latino and IBA Continental titles.
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Feb 17, 2017 · Oliver Mccall Talks About His Meltdown In The 2nd Fight with Lewis.Lewis and McCall had previously fought each other two and a half years earlier. At the tim...
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McCall stops Lennox Lewis to win the WBC heavyweight title in 1994. As an amateur, McCall was a Catholic Youth Organization Champion, a Chicago Park District Champion, and a two-time Chicago Golden Gloves Champion. Early in his career, McCall was a sparring partner for Mike Tyson.
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As McCall built his own career in the ring, he lost to the likes of Buster Douglas (UD 10), Orlin Norris (SD 10) and Tony Tucker (SD 12). After the Tucker loss in June 1992, McCall put together five wins to become the WBC mandatory challenger.