Floyd McCallum (born 1943) is an American former professional boxer who competed during the 1960s until an unknown time. He competed in the Heavyweight Division and was nicknamed the "Phantom". Floyd once held the Heavyweight Championship during the 1960s. He is a playable character in Rocky Legends.
During the 1960s, Floyd reigned as the Heavyweight Champion for an unknown time. He was defeated by young star, Apollo Creed. Creed would go on to hold the championship for many years.
Professional Career
Floyd McCallum (born 1943) was born and raised in New York City. He competed in the Heavyweight Division for several years and once reigned as the Heavyweight Champion. Floyd held the title for an unknown amount of time before losing the title to Apollo Creed. It is unknown what Floyd's professional boxing record was.
During his prime, Floyd was described as lightning fast and hard to catch. He earnt the nickname "Phantom" due to his ability to slip and evade almost any punch. It was extremely hard for other boxers to land a hit on him. Floyd is also well rounded in all disciplines and is a great technical boxer.[1]