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Mike McCallum vs Michael Watson - Highlights (SKILLS VS. STRENGTH)

#mikemccallum #michaelwatson #skillsvsstrength SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel 👉    / @jeffjacksonboxing   ** NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED ** April 19th, 1990. For the 2nd defense of his WBA Middleweight Championship, Mike McCallum aka the "Bodysnatcher" took on Michael Watson in the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London where 24 year old future British legend Lennox Lewis was part of the undercard taking on Michael Simuwelu from Zambia. Prefight records; McCallum 37(31)-1, Watson 22(18)-1-1. In October 1984, McCallum defeated Sean Mannion via UD15 to win the vacant WBA World Super Welterweight Title and made 6 successful defenses between December 1984 and July 1987 before moving up to 160 pounds to take on Sumbu Kalambay in a bid for the WBA Middleweight Crown. Mike who was the slight betting favorite conceded a close UD15 after a competitive 45 minute battle and suffered the 1st setback of his pro career. Between June 1988 and January 1989, McCallum rebounded with a 3(2)-0 streak to earn another shot at the vacant WBA Middleweight Title against Herol “Bomber” Graham in May 1989. After 15 rounds of tactical warfare, McCallum became the new WBA Middleweight Champion via SD15 and went on to successfully retained his title via UD15 over Steve Collins in February 1990. For his 2nd defense, he was set to take on "The Force" Michael Watson who garnered the Commonwealth (British Empire) Middleweight Championship via TKO6 over “The Dark Destroyer” Nigel Benn in his previous bout which was his most significant career victory at this juncture. In the opening round, both looked to establish their rhythms but the more experienced McCallum managed to set up his jab first while Watson was more tentative and often overreached with his punches which opened himself to counters from Mike who landed the cleaner shots upstairs and downstairs during the first 9 minutes. The determined Londoner upped the pressure in round 4 and managed to connect with some good rights but McCallum came back at the end of the round and snapped Watson’s head back with a thudding overhand right. Mike continued to land the better punches in round 5 whilst utilizing lateral movements, often staying in mid or long range where he was harder to hit, and effectively defended himself against Michael who maintained his tendency to overextend his shots. Heeding his corner’s advice, Watson kept his balance while throwing and did well in round 6 as he connected with a number of very good right hands upstairs. However, the tides were turned by Mike in round 7 as his body punches began taking it’s toll on the incredibly durable Michael who was cut above his left eye and bled out of his nose due to the accumulation of punishment taken by him. In round 8, both fighters had their moments for the most part until the final minute when McCallum wobbled Watson with an explosive right before muscling him to the ropes to work him over to the body and head to further worsen his nosebleed and puffed up his right eye. Entering round 9 for the first time in 25 bouts, the gutsy Brit fought on with pure courage but his eyes were shutting fast with fatigue kicking in both from the frantic pace and accumulation of body blows dispensed by the crafty champion. Moments after the bell sounded to begin round 11, Michael’s gumshield was knocked out of his mouth and shortly after, Mike shook him up once again with a fusillade of punches all over the ring. With about 40 seconds left to the bell, McCallum snatched the hard earned victory by sending the unyielding challenger to the canvas for the first time in his career before he was counted out by referee Roberto Ramirez Sr. In an interview with Ring TV, the Bodysnatcher stated that Michael Watson was the strongest fighter he had ever faced in 55 pro fights. “Michael Watson -- Oh my God, he was so strong. That;s why that fight was so hard.” Enjoy this highlight of an underrated SKILLS VS. STRENGTH bout and remember to SUBSCRIBE! Take care and always keep your punches up.