Mike McCallum dies and the death of Mike McCallum has already hit boxing as a sport very hard, with many paying respects here worldwide.
McCallum is credited as the first Jamaican-born world champion in professional boxing history (not amateur boxing, pro boxing, the highest level).
He passed away yesterday at the age of 68 and here is some of the extensive reaction from within the sport of boxing:
Mike McCallum Dies
Mike McCallum Dead
Well said on all of the above.
A huge loss to the sport but he will not be forgotten.
Condolences to his loved ones and people whom knew him, and those in Las Vegas.
Rest in peace.