12 Facts About Jameel McCline

1.

Jameel McCline 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.

2.

Jameel McCline grew up in Harlem, New York City, living in group homes, foster homes, and orphanages where he learned to live independently.

3.

Jameel McCline 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.

4.

On January 20,2007 Jameel McCline challenged WBA heavyweight title holder Nikolai Valuev, in what was the first ever heavyweight title fight on Swiss soil.

5.

Valuev was declared the winner by TKO when Jameel 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.

6.

At the time of the stoppage Jameel McCline was behind on only 1 of the judges scorecards.

7.

Jameel 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 Jameel McCline fought Samuel Peter on 6 October 2007 for Peter's WBC Interim title.

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On March 8,2008 Jameel McCline faced former two-time WBA heavyweight title holder John Ruiz in Mexico.

9.

Jameel McCline lost a unanimous decision in a 12-round scheduled bout.

10.

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

11.

Jameel McCline 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.

12.

Jameel McCline made a comeback on December 3,2011, where he defeated Dennis McKinney by TKO in the 4th round.