- Wilbert McClure
Wilbert McClure (born
1938-10-29 inToledo, OH ) was an American boxer.Personal
McClure earned degrees in literature and philosophy in 1961 from the
University of Toledo and a doctorate in psychology fromWayne State University in Detroit in 1973. He later became a Massachusetts State Boxing Commissioner.Amateur career
McClure defeated
Carmelo Bossi to win the Light Middleweight gold medal for the United States at the 1960Olympics in Rome, Italy.Amateur Highlights
*1960 U.S. Olympic Trials 156-lb Champion
*1960 National AAU 156-lb Champion
*1959 Named Outstanding Amateur Boxer in the U.S.
*1959 Pan American Games Gold Medalist
*1959 National AAU Champion
*1959 160 lb Intercity Golden Gloves Champion
*1958 & 1959 160 lb Chicago Golden Gloves Champion
*1958 International Diamond Belt Champion, Mexico CityPro career
Nicknamed "Skeeter", McClure turned pro in 1961 and had limited success. He nver fought for a major title, and lost to notable pros
Luis Manuel Rodriguez ,Rubin Carter (and also drew once with Carter), andJohnny Pritchett before retiring in 1970.See also
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