Oliver McCall | |
|---|---|
 McCall in 2013 | |
| Born | April 21, 1965 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Other names | The Atomic Bull |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Reach | 82 in (208 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 76 |
| Wins | 60 |
| Wins by KO | 39 |
| Losses | 14 |
| No contests | 2 |
Oliver McCall (born April 21, 1965) is an American professional boxer who began competing professionally in 1985. 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.[1] The next year he defended the title against Larry Holmes before losing it to Frank Bruno. McCall is also known for an infamous in-ring mental breakdown during his 1997 rematch with Lewis. McCall's son, Elijah, is also a heavyweight professional boxer. McCall is known for never being knocked down in his 76-bout professional career and possessed one of the most durable chins of his time. According to Frank Bruno: He was also known to be Mike Tyson's top sparring partner.[2]
- ^ Pringle, Jemma (2024-01-24). "Why Oliver McCall Cried During His Fight With Lennox Lewis, Explained". TheSportster. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ Four Kings Ep. 3