Sumbu Kalambay vs. Mike McCallum (1st meeting)

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Mike McCallum 159 lbs lost to Sumbu Kalambay 159 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12

  • Date: 1988-03-05
  • Location: Palazzo Dello Sport, Pesaro, Marche, Italy
  • Referee: John Coyle
  • Judge: Fernando Viso 115-116
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  • Judge: Cesar Ramos 114-115
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  • Judge: Rogelio Perez 114-118

Notes

  • McCallum was the betting favorite.
  • This was McCallum's first defeat after 32 straight wins.
  • McCallum had relinquished the WBA junior middleweight title to move up in weight.
  • The AP reported: "Sumbu Kalambay showed too much speed and staying power."

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