Three-time world champion Mike McCallum dies aged 68

The Jamaican held versions of super welterweight, middleweight and light heavyweight titles.

GLORY DAYS: James Toney and Mike McCallum fight for the IBF and Lineal middleweight titles on August 29, 1992 at the Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Toney won the fight in 12 rounds. Pic: Focus on Sport/Getty Images

Former three-weight world champion Mike McCallum has died at the age of 68.

The Jamaican, who held versions of super welterweight, middleweight and light heavyweight titles between 1984 and 1995, died after being taken ill near his Las Vegas home.