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Oliver McCall. 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's breakdown during his rematch against Lennox Lewis was a poignant moment in sports history, showcasing the fragile human spirit under the weight of expectation and personal struggle ...
Oliver McCall is a retired American boxer who fought as a heavyweight from 1985 to 2019. He had 75 bouts, 59 wins, 14 losses, and 38 knockouts, and held several regional titles.
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Sep 20, 2019 · McCall's second fight with Lewis was the 35th of his career. He was back within nine months and has fought almost 40 times since. After losing to Marcin Rekowski in 2014, he was out of the ring ...
McCall refused to fight in rounds four and five, and he cried between rounds. Referee Mills Lane stopped the fight fifty-five seconds into the fifth round. McCall's purse was withheld, and he was later fined $250,000. McCall had been in drug rehab twice the previous year and many questioned his mental health.
Oliver McCall was a heavyweight contender who upset Lennox Lewis for the WBC title in 1994, but also had a mental breakdown in a rematch. He sparred with Mike Tyson, fought Larry Holmes and Buster Douglas, and shares his views on the best he faced in 10 categories.
Oliver McCall 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.