Jameel McCline

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Jameel McCline
Jameel McCline vs. Samuel Peter.jpg
McCline (left) vs. Samuel Peter, 2007
Born (1970-05-20) May 20, 1970 (age 55)
New York City, New York
NationalityAmerican
Other namesBig Time
Statistics
Weight Heavyweight
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Reach82 in (208 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights57
Wins41
Wins by KO24
Losses13
Draws3

Jameel McCline (born May 20, 1970) is an American former professional boxer. He challenged for the world heavyweight title on an unprecedented four occasions, losing all four attempts to Wladimir Klitschko, Chris Byrd, Nikolai Valuev and Samuel Peter. Despite never winning a world title, McCline did defeat former champions and top contenders in Michael Grant, Lance Whitaker, Al Cole, Cedric Boswell and Shannon Briggs. McCline retired in 2012 at the age of 42.

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Championship titles held

Life before boxing

McCline grew up in Harlem, New York City, living in group homes, foster homes, and orphanages where he learned to live independently. Graduating from Comsewogue High School in Port Jefferson Station, New York, McCline spent five years in prison for gun running prior to becoming a professional fighter. [2]

Professional career

Starting at the late age of 25 years and having no amateur experience, McCline took straight to the pro ranks taken part in four world Heavyweight title clashes with Chris Byrd, Wladimir Klitschko, Nikolai Valuev and Samuel Peter, losing all four times. Uniquely, each of these title bouts was for a different version of the world title. He has captured several wins against notable fighters, including Alfred Cole, Michael Grant, Lance Whitaker, Shannon Briggs, Charles Shufford, Cedric Boswell, but has been unable to replicate these performances in title fight situations, although the loss to Chris Byrd was by only one point in a very controversial split decision. Also losing a championship fight in which he had the champion (Sam Peter) down three times during the fight. In addition to the aforementioned title fight losses, he has lost to Greg Pickrom, Calvin Brock and was upset by the underdog Zuri Lawrence in 2005. After which, he went on a six fight win streak that led him back to a World Title fight yet another two times.

On January 20, 2007 McCline challenged WBA heavyweight title holder Nikolai Valuev, in what was the first ever heavyweight title fight on Swiss soil. The fight was also reportedly the "biggest" championship fight in history, with the two fighters having a combined weight of approximately 600 pounds (270 kilograms) on fight night. Valuev was declared the winner by TKO when McCline suffered a patellar tendon rupture of his left knee at the end of the third round while throwing a punch and was unable to continue. At the time of the stoppage McCline was behind on only 1 of the judges scorecards.

Jimmy Lennon, Jr. making the fighter introductions before the Samuel Peter fight at the Madison Square Garden in October 2007. Fighter introductions on Showtime.jpg
Jimmy Lennon, Jr. making the fighter introductions before the Samuel Peter fight at the Madison Square Garden in October 2007.

McCline was most recently set to face Vitali Klitschko, in the latter's first fight back since retiring from the ring in 2005, but due to an injury Klitschko was forced to pull out, and instead McCline fought Samuel Peter on 6 October 2007 for Peter's WBC Interim title. Despite managing to put Peter on the canvas 3 times in the early rounds of the fight (the first knockdowns of Peter's career) McCline would go on to lose to a controversial unanimous decision on the judges scorecards.

On March 8, 2008 McCline faced former two-time WBA heavyweight title holder John Ruiz in Mexico. McCline lost a unanimous decision in a 12-round scheduled bout.

McCline defeated Mike Mollo by unanimous decision on November 7, 2008.

He fought Chris Arreola on April 11, 2009 on the undercard of the Paul Williams vs. Winky Wright bout but lost the fight by 4th-round knockout.

He made a comeback on December 3, 2011, where he defeated Dennis McKinney by TKO in the 4th round. The venue for the fight was Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Professional boxing record

57 fights41 wins13 losses
By knockout245
By decision178
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
57Loss41-13-3 Magomed Abdusalamov TKO2 (10), 1:57 Sep 8, 2012 Olympic Stadium, Moscow, RussiaFor vacant WBC–USNBC heavyweight title
56Loss41-12-3 Artur Szpilka UD10Jun 30, 2012 Atlas Arena, Łódź, Poland
55Win41-11-3Livin CastilloSD8Mar 31, 2012Hamilton Manor, Hamilton Township, New Jersey, U.S.
54Loss40-11-3Harold SconiersMD8Feb 3, 2012Guilford Convention Center, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
53Win40-10-3Dennis McKinneyTKO4 (10), 1:45Dec 3, 2011Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
52Loss39-10-3 Chris Arreola KO4 (12), 2:01Apr 11, 2009Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For WBC-NABF and WBC Continental Americas heavyweight titles
51Win39-9-3 Mike Mollo UD12Nov 7, 2008Sichuan Gymnasium, Chengdu, China
50Loss38-9-3 John Ruiz UD12 Mar 8, 2008 Plaza de Toros, Cancún, Mexico
49Loss38-8-3 Samuel Peter UD12Oct 6, 2007Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For vacant WBC interim heavyweight title
48Loss38-7-3 Nikolai Valuev RTD3 (12), 3:00Jan 27, 2007 St. Jakobshalle, Basel, SwitzerlandFor WBA heavyweight title
47Win38-6-3Terry SmithUD10Jul 21, 2006Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.Won vacant WBO-NABO heavyweight title
46Win37-6-3Marcus RhodeKO2 (10), 2:40Jun 2, 2006Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.
45Win36-6-3 Rob Calloway UD10Apr 26, 2006Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Florida, U.S.
44Win35-6-3Marcus McGeeUD10Mar 24, 2006Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.
43Win34-6-3Dan WardKO1 (10), 2:03Jan 27, 2006Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.
42Win33-6-3Andy SampleKO1 (10), 1:08Nov 26, 2005Convention Center, Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.
41Loss32-6-3 Zuri Lawrence UD10Oct 21, 2005Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
40Win32-5-3Steve PannellKO3 (10), 2:36Aug 26, 2005 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
39Loss31-5-3 Calvin Brock UD10Apr 15, 2005Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
38Loss31-4-3 Chris Byrd SD12 Nov 13, 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For IBF heavyweight title
37Win31-3-3Wayne LlewellynTKO1 (10), 2:46Apr 15, 2004Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
36Win30-3-3 Cedric Boswell TKO10 (10), 2:07Oct 3, 2003Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
35Win29-3-3 Charles Shufford TKO3 (10), 2:39May 9, 2003 Bally's Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34Loss28-3-3 Wladimir Klitschko RTD10 (12), 3:00 Dec 7, 2002 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For WBO heavyweight title
33Win28-2-3 Shannon Briggs UD10Apr 27, 2002 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
32Win27-2-3 Lance Whitaker UD12Dec 1, 2001 Jacob Javits Center, New York City, New York, U.S.Won WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title
31Win26-2-3 Michael Grant TKO1 (10), 0:43Jul 21, 2001 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
30Win25-2-3 Alfred Cole UD10Jun 25, 2001 Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
29Win24-2-3King IpitanTKO1 (10), 2:59Jan 24, 2001 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
28Win23-2-3Reynaldo MinusUD8Sep 14, 2000Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
27Win22-2-3Sedreck FieldsUD10Jul 27, 2000Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
26Draw21-2-3 Sherman Williams MD10Jun 29, 2000Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
25Win21-2-2Eddie RichardsonUD8Mar 31, 2000Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
24Draw20-2-2 Ron Guerrero SD8Jan 27, 2000 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
23Win20-2-1Jimmy HaynesTKO3 (10)Sep 14, 1999 Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
22Win19-2-1Harry DanielsPTS6Jun 24, 1999Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
21Win18-2-1Garing LaneUD8Mar 27, 1999 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
20Win17-2-1Bryant SmithSD8Dec 4, 1998 Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
19Win16-2-1Mike DixonTKO1 (?)Nov 4, 1998 Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
18Win15-2-1Guy SonnenbergTKO5 (6)Sep 24, 1998Roxy Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
17Win14-2-1Kimmuel OdumKO4 (?)Aug 27, 1998Roxy Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
16Win13-2-1Shane HykesKO2 (?)Jul 30, 1998Roxy Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
15Win12-2-1Carlton DavisKO1 (6)Jun 25, 1998 Roxy Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
14Win11-2-1Floyd WomackTKO2 (6), 2:51Apr 4, 1998Sons Of Italy, Lake Worth, Florida, U.S.
13Win10-2-1Robert ColayTKO5 (6), 0:59Mar 21, 1998National Guard Armory, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
12Win9-2-1Marcus HardenUD4Feb 25, 1998The Ritz, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
11Win8-2-1Frankie HinesKO1 (?)Jan 29, 1998 Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
10Win7-2-1Rowyan WallaceKO2 (?)Nov 1, 1997 Apollo Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
9Win6-2-1Charles CueUD6Sep 27, 1997 Steve Shepherd Boxing Gym, Riviera Beach, Florida, U.S.
8Win5-2-1Curt PaigeUD4Jul 15, 1997Riverside Convention Center, Rochester, New York, U.S.
7Win4-2-1Mark WhittakerTKO3 (4)May 5, 1997 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win3-2-1Charlie BrazellKO1 (?), 1:10Aug 21, 1996The Ritz, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
5Loss2-2-1Greg PickromSD8Apr 12, 1996Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Draw2-1-1Albert WilliamsMD4Mar 15, 1996Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win2–1Dwayne EvansKO1 (4), 1:48Feb 9, 1996 Tropworld Casino and Entertainment Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2Loss1–1Gary BellKO1 (?) Nov 18, 1995 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win1–0Brian NixTKO1 (?), 2:41Oct 10, 1995 Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, New York, U.S.

References

  1. ↑ "Boxing record for Jameel McCline". BoxRec .
  2. ↑ "BOXING MONTHLY - Article Two - December 2001". Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2010-03-08. Big Time Beckons
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