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Jackie Callura

1917 – 1993

Canadian boxer

Boxer Featherweight
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About Jackie Callura

Lived 1917 – 1993 (aged 76). Jackie Callura was a Canadian boxer and featherweight.

John Callura (September 14, 1917 – November 4, 1993) was a Canadian featherweight boxer.

He was born and died in Hamilton, Ontario.

Callura won the national featherweight title in 1931 and was a member of the 1932 Summer Olympics team.

In 1932 he was eliminated in the first round of the Olympic flyweight competition after losing his fight to the eventual bronze medalist Louis Salica.

He turned professional in 1936 and became the world featherweight champion by defeating Jackie Wilson in 1943. He defended his title twice until losing to Phil Terranova.

In 1969, he was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.

1932 Olympic record Below is the record of Jackie Callura, a Canadian flyweight boxer who competed at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics:

Round of 16: lost to Louis Salica (United States) by decision

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Awards
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame; WBA World Featherweight Champion
Also known as
John Callura

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jackie Callura?

Canadian boxer (1917-1993)

When was Jackie Callura born?

Jackie Callura was born on 14 September 1917 in Hamilton.

When did Jackie Callura die?

Jackie Callura died on 4 November 1993 in Hamilton.

What was Jackie Callura's occupation?

Jackie Callura was a boxer and featherweight.

What nationality was Jackie Callura?

Jackie Callura was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jackie Callura

· Wikidata: Q6116272

· DBpedia: Jackie Callura

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