The sad news made its way through the boxing community today. Wilbert "Skeeter" McClure has died at age 81. McClure won a gold medal for the United States in the light-middleweight division at the 1960 Olympics. He turned pro in 1961 and won his first 14 fights. Then he went in tough twice against Luis Rodriguez and lost both times. The most notable entry on his pro ledger is a 1966 draw against Ruben Carter. He retired in 1970 with a 24-8-1 ring record.
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