Boxer Mike McCallum has died at the age of 68.

According to reports, McCallum fell ill while driving to a gym in Las Vegas last Saturday, pulling over before being found unresponsive. His death was then announced, though an official cause has not yet been confirmed. McCallum made history in 1984 by becoming Jamaica’s first world champion, defeating Sean Mannion for the WBA Junior Middleweight title. He went on to win world titles in three weight classes from 154-175 pounds. He ended his career with a 49-5-1 record. In 2003, McCallum was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Tributes have poured in for the former world champion.

“It is with utter and complete sadness that I learned of the death of Jamaica’s three-time World Boxing Champion Michael McKenzie McCallum. I express my personal condolences to his mother, siblings and his children. On behalf of the Ministry of Sports I take this opportunity to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of this legendary Jamaican,” Olivia Grange (Sport Minister)

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