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Heavyweight champion who beat Larry Holmes and Lennox Lewis says he can win a title again at 61

hung up the gloves over two decades ago, but now one of just two men to have defeated ‘The Lion’ is planning on making an impression in the current heavyweight scene, at the age of 61 years old. Lewis suffered…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 3:56 PM
Heavyweight champion who beat Larry Holmes and Lennox Lewis says he can win a title again at 61
Key Things to Know
  • Former heavyweight champion Oliver McCall claims he can defeat current champions and contenders at age 61.
  • McCall is scheduled to face Ike Ibeabuchi in Nigeria on November 26.
  • The bout reportedly requires 12,500 pay-per-view pre-orders by the end of October to move forward.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former WBC heavyweight champion Oliver McCall has claimed he can still defeat top heavyweights and win a title at 61 years old. McCall, who previously defeated Lennox Lewis and Larry Holmes, stated he wants to demonstrate his remaining abilities against current champions and contenders.

McCall is preparing to fight Ike Ibeabuchi in Nigeria on Thursday, November 26, in a bout with a combined age of 114. However, the event reportedly requires 12,500 pay-per-view pre-purchases by the end of October to proceed.

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