Oliver McCall

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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 77-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]

Early life

Born in Chicago, McCall moved to live with his mother in Racine, Wisconsin and attended William Horlick High School, before transferring to Washington Park High School. McCall was also a talented high school basketball player. In 1981, however, McCall moved back to Chicago where he pursued boxing and won two Chicago Golden Gloves titles.[3]

Oliver McCall married Alethia McCall on December 18, 1984. They shared 7 children together: Tawanna, Shirley, Natasha, Elijah, Jeneva, Mikail, and Oliver jr.

Amateur career

At the amateur ranks McCall competed in super heavyweight division (+201 lbs.)

Highlights

National Golden Gloves (super heavyweight), Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, March 1985:

  • 1/16: Lost to Tevin George by decision

Chicago Championships (heavyweight), Clarendon Park, Chicago, Illinois, April 1985:

  • 1/2: Defeated Roderick Wilbur by decision
  • Finals: (no data available)

Template:Gold1 5th Sarge Johnson Memorial Boxing Tournament (super heavyweight), Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, July 1985:

  • Defeated Larry Thomas RSC 1 (0:57)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Professional career

Known as "The Atomic Bull", McCall turned pro in 1985 and slowly worked his way up the heavyweight ranks. His trainer at that time was the retired champion Joe Frazier. Oliver had a bit of trouble, losing his second bout and losing to Mike Hunter and Buster Douglas in 1988 and 1989 respectively. His eighth opponent was Al Evans, who scored a TKO victory over Mike Tyson in 1981, when Tyson was a 15 year old just beginning his amateur career. McCall won by a unanimous decision.[4] Oliver beat Jesse Ferguson and future heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon. In 1992 Oliver lost a very close decision to Tony Tucker before landing the shot against Lewis in 1994.[5]

Lewis vs McCall

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". After a close first round McCall came out aggressively in the second and landed his signature counter right hand as Lewis moved forward. Lewis dropped to the canvas and got up before the count of ten, but he was unsteady on his feet, forcing the referee to wave a stop to the fight. In spite of the Lewis camp protests, Boxing Monthly editor Glyn Leach pointed out that Lewis "only seemed to recover his senses once the fight was waved off," and that "in the opinions of everyone I spoke to at ringside, the decision was correct."[6]

McCall's win over Lewis marked Don King's return to power in the heavyweight division, since none of his stable of fighters had been able to win the heavyweight title since Mike Tyson lost it in 1990 (McCall worked as a sparring partner with Tyson and Cooper, and claimed Cooper is the harder puncher.[7]) He successfully defended the title in a bout against 45-year-old ex-champ Larry Holmes in Las Vegas winning 114–113, 115–114, and 115–112 on the score cards, before returning to London to face Frank Bruno in 1995.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

During a press conference before the fight McCall claimed he was going to get revenge for America after Gerald McClellan had been rendered brain damaged after a fight with Nigel Benn a few months earlier. He had claimed that he was going to hurt Bruno and that the only thing Bruno would be able to do was throw illegal rabbit punches.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

The fight took place at the old Wembley stadium. Bruno started off well, working behind the jab and landing some big right hands. McCall seemed uninterested in fighting and lagged far behind on the score cards going into the latter rounds. By round 9 Bruno had built up a big lead on the score cards and looked comfortably in charge.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". McCall finally sparked into life in round 10 perhaps realizing that he was behind on the score cards. McCall landed several big punches over the final 3 rounds and had Bruno in trouble several times but Bruno managed to hold on and win the title by a unanimous decision.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

This gave McCall the distinction of becoming the first Heavyweight champion in history to both win and lose the title to a British fighter, and also the first American Heavyweight champion to have both won and lost the title in Britain (and Europe).Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

McCall returned to the ring 6 months after losing his title when he beat future WBC heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev in less than 3 minutes. By that time his trainers were Greg Page and George Benton. A month later after defeating Maskaev, McCall beat James Stanton in 6 rounds.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Lewis vs. McCall II

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Lewis and McCall squared off again on February 7, 1997, in Las Vegas. In a bizarre fight, McCall refused to fight in the fourth and fifth rounds, beginning to cry and eventually forcing the referee to stop the fight and award Lewis the victory.[8] The referee for the fight, Mills Lane, stated in an interview after the match, "In the third round, he got in close, and then seemed frustrated, and then he just backed off and put his arms down. . . . I thought he was playing possum but then I saw his lips started to quiver and I thought, 'My God, is he crying?'" Lane stopped the fight when McCall had refused to defend himself for several rounds.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Aiming for another shot at the title

In 2001 at the age of 36 he resurrected his career with a tenth-round knockout of Henry Akinwande, at the time one of the most avoided contenders in the world, on a Lennox Lewis undercard in Las Vegas.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". McCall was ranked number 4 in the world off this performance, but was arrested shortly afterwards and imprisoned for over a year, losing his ranking.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

In December 2004 he lost a close points decision to fellow contender DaVarryl Williamson on a high-profile Don King undercard from New York, and in 2005 he traveled to Germany for an eliminator to skillful and well regarded Cuban Juan Carlos Gomez, and was outpointed over ten rounds. However this loss was removed from McCall's record as Gomez later failed a drug test.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Despite his legal troubles, McCall's career continued. He began his next run at a title with a first-round TKO of Kenny Craven in June 2006.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

McCall defeated Darroll Wilson in a fourth-round TKO in Louisville, Kentucky, on September 9, 2006, for the WBC Fecarbox Championship.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

On December 9, 2006, McCall defeated Yanqui Diaz via seventh-round KO in Hollywood, Florida.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

On 16 June 2007, McCall defeated Sinan Samil Sam for the WBC International Heavyweight Championship by unanimous decision in Ankara, Turkey.

The long inactive McCall defeated Australian John Hopoate by 2nd-round TKO on the May 22, 2009, for the vacant IBA intercontinental heavyweight belt. McCall dominated the fight and knocked Hopoate down twice.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

He defended his IBA continental belt against Franklin Lawrence by a ten-round unanimous decision on August 21, 2009, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

On October 23, 2009, he defended his IBA continental title again by a ten-round unanimous decision against 6'8" Lance Whitaker.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

McCall's next opponent was Timur Ibragimov. The two fought at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida. Ibragimov was a fringe contender with a 27-2-1 record. McCall lost the bout by unanimous decision, with the scores of 117–111 twice and 119–109. It was his first loss since his comeback in 2009.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Legal troubles

McCall's career has been mottled by several stints in drug rehabilitation facilities[9] and arrests for disorderly behavior. He has attempted numerous comebacks, though the efforts have repeatedly been frustrated by run-ins with the law.

In January 2006 he was arrested by police in Nashville, Tennessee, who say they had to use a Taser on McCall after he tried running away from officers trying to arrest him for trespassing in a public housing development.[10]

Police officers informed the media that McCall had in his possession a glass pipe and a five-dollar bill containing a small amount of cocaine. They further stated that the 40-year-old McCall later spat at an officer and threatened to kill him.[11] He was held on $299,000 bond and charged with criminal trespass, resisting arrest, assaulting police officers, threatening to kill an officer, and being a fugitive from justice on charges in his home state of Virginia. He was released on May 8, 2006.

On the weekend before his scheduled fight with Zuri Lawrence at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in nearby Hollywood, Florida, McCall was arrested for possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia in Fort Lauderdale, preventing him from fighting. He was ultimately sentenced to probation.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". McCall was able to get another big fight, this time against Fres Oquendo, scheduled for December 7, 2010. McCall won in a split decision over the favored Oquendo.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

On December 9, 2010, two days after his latest victory, McCall was again arrested in Fort Lauderdale for possession of cannabis and violation of municipal ordinance, causing him to violate the terms of his probation stemming from the February cocaine charge. As a result of the probation violation, he was facing six years in Florida State Prison.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The Law Office of Roger P. Foley, P.A. represented McCall and was able to have him reinstated on his previous probationary term, modified to include drug and psychological evaluation followed by any necessary treatment. On December 16, 2011, his probation was terminated.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
77 Win 61–14 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gary Cobia RTD 1 (6), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 4, 2025 Texas Troubadour Theatre, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
76 Win 60–14 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stacy Frazier TKO 2 (4), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 19, 2024 Texas Troubadour Theatre, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
75 Win 59–14 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Hugo Lomeli RTD 2 (8), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 31, 2019 Centro de Convenciones Mundo Nuevo, Matamoros, Tamaulipas, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
74 Win 58–14 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Larry Knight UD 6 Nov 30, 2018 HEB Tennis Centre, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
73 Loss 57–14 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Marcin Rekowski UD 10 Apr 26, 2014 Arena Legionowo, Legionowo, PolandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
72 Win 57–13 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Marcin Rekowski SD 8 Feb 1, 2014 Hala Okrąglak, Opole, PolandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
71 Loss 56–13 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Krzysztof Zimnoch UD 8 May 18, 2013 Arena Legionowo, Legionowo, PolandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
70 Loss 56–12 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Francesco Pianeta UD 10 May 16, 2012 Brandenburg-Halle, Frankfurt, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
69 Win 56–11 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Damian Wills UD 10 Aug 20, 2011 Athletic Fencing Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBF (Foundation) Intercontinental heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
68 Loss 55–11 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cedric Boswell UD 10 Mar 18, 2011 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBA–NABA and WBC Latino heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Win 55–10 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fres Oquendo SD 12 Dec 7, 2010 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Loss 54–10 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Timur Ibragimov UD 12 Jun 15, 2010 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBANABA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 54–9 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lance Whitaker UD 10 Oct 23, 2009 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Win 53–9 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Franklin Lawrence UD 10 Aug 21, 2009 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 52–9 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". John Hopoate TKO 2 (10), 1:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 22, 2009 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Loss 51–9 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Juan Carlos Gómez UD 12 Oct 19, 2007 Estrel Hotel, Berlin, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Win 51–8 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sinan Şamil Sam UD 12 Jun 16, 2007 Atatürk Sport Hall, Ankara, TurkeyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 50–8 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Marion Wilson UD 8 Feb 24, 2007 ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 49–8 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Yanqui Díaz KO 7 (10), 2:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 9, 2006 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 48–8 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Darroll Wilson TKO 4 (12), 0:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 3, 2006 Louisville Gardens, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC FECARBOX heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 47–8 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kenny Craven TKO 1 (10), 1:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 30, 2006 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 46–8 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Wallace McDaniel TKO 3 (8), 1:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 27, 2006 The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 NC 45–8 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Juan Carlos Gómez UD 10 Oct 15, 2005 Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Originally a UD win for Gómez, later ruled an NC after he failed a drug testScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 45–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Przemysław Saleta TKO 4 (10), 2:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 13, 2005 United Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 44–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kelvin Hale UD 8 May 10, 2005 Kennel Club, Sarasota, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 43–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cornelius Ellis UD 8 Apr 16, 2005 M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 42–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Marion Wilson DQ 6 (8) Feb 5, 2005 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Wilson disqualified for repeated holdingScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Loss 41–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". DaVarryl Williamson UD 10 Nov 13, 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 41–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Vernon Woodward TKO 3 (8), 1:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 25, 2004 Firelake Casino, Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 40–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dennis McKinney TKO 3 (10) Apr 24, 2003 The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 39–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Henry Akinwande KO 10 (10), 2:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 17, 2001 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 38–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Matt Green TKO 1 (10), 1:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 29, 2001 Martinsville, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 37–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sedreck Fields SD 10 Aug 11, 2000 Paris Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 36–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Marcus McIntyre KO 3 (10), 0:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 25, 2001 Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 35–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ric Lainhart TKO 1 (10), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 12, 2001 Jim Davidson Theatre, Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 34–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Will Hinton TKO 1 (10), 1:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 18, 1999 Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 NC 33–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Samson Cohen NC 2 (10) Sep 25, 1999 High School, Bassett, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cohen unable to continue after falling out of the ringScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 33–7 Samson Cohen KO 1 (10) Feb 24, 1998 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 32–7 Abdul Muhaymin UD 10 Feb 3, 1998 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 31–7 Mike Acklie KO 1 (10) Jan 6, 1998 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 30–7 Mike DeVito TKO 2 (8) Dec 16, 1997 Music City Mix Factory, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 29–7 Brian Yates TKO 8 (10) Nov 4, 1997 Music City Mix Factory, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 28–7 Lennox Lewis TKO 5 (12), 0:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 7, 1997 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBC heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 28–6 James Stanton RTD 6 (10), 0:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 23, 1996 Miami Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 27–6 Oleg Maskaev TKO 1 (10), 1:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 24, 1996 Coliseum, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Loss 26–6 Frank Bruno UD 12 Sep 2, 1995 Wembley Stadium, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 26–5 Larry Holmes UD 12 Apr 8, 1995 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 25–5 Lennox Lewis TKO 2 (12), 0:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 24, 1994 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 24–5 Dan Murphy TKO 1 (10) Feb 26, 1994 Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 23–5 Art Card KO 1 (10) Dec 18, 1993 Estadio Cuauhtémoc, Puebla City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 22–5 Francesco Damiani TKO 8 (10), 1:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 23, 1993 The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 21–5 Mike Dixon TKO 2 (10), 2:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 30, 1993 The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 20–5 Lawrence Carter KO 3 (10) Jan 30, 1993 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Loss 19–5 Tony Tucker SD 12 Jun 26, 1992 CSU Convocation Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NABF heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 19–4 Mike Rouse TKO 4 (10), 2:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 15, 1992 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 18–4 Jesse Ferguson UD 10 Aug 8, 1991 Trump's Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 17–4 Danny Wofford TKO 5 (10) Jun 8, 1991 Civic Center, Salem, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 16–4 Bruce Seldon TKO 9 (10), 2:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 18, 1991 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Loss 15–4 Orlin Norris SD 10 Nov 17, 1990 Lee County Civic Center, Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 15–3 Lionel Butler SD 10 Jul 16, 1990 Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Loss 14–3 Buster Douglas UD 10 Jul 21, 1989 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 14–2 Bruce Johnson KO 1 (10), 2:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 1, 1988 International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 13–2 Wesley Smith TKO 2 (8) Sep 16, 1988 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 12–2 David Jaco UD 10 Jun 30, 1988 Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Loss 11–2 Mike Hunter UD 6 Jan 22, 1988 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 11–1 Kim Adams TKO 2 (8), 0:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 30, 1987 Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 10–1 Richard Scott KO 2 (8), 2:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 11, 1987 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 9–1 Tim Morrison KO 1 (6), 1:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 30, 1987 DiVinci Manor, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 8–1 Fred Whitaker UD 6 Mar 21, 1987 DiVinci Manor, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 7–1 Al Evans UD 6 Dec 16, 1986 Condesa Del Mar, Alsip, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 6–1 Bashir Wadud UD 6 Oct 25, 1986 DiVinci Manor, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 5–1 Larry Roberson TKO 1 (4), 2:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 13, 1986 DiVinci Manor, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 4–1 James Churn KO 1 (4), 1:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 14, 1986 Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 3–1 Kimmuel Odum MD 4 Aug 14, 1986 DiVinci Manor, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 2–1 Felix Shorter TKO 2 (4) Jan 18, 1986 DiVinci Manor, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Loss 1–1 Joey Christjohn UD 4 Dec 6, 1985 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Lou Bailey TKO 1 (4), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 2, 1985 Odeum Expo Center, Villa Park, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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  9. PLUS: BOXING; McCall to Receive An Early Release - New York Times
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