Wilbert McClure
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men's Boxing | |||
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| Gold | 1960 Rome | Light middleweight | |
Wilbert McClure (born 1938-10-29 in Toledo, OH) was an American boxer.
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[edit] Personal
McClure earned degrees in literature and philosophy in 1961 from the University of Toledo and a doctorate in psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit in 1973. He later became a Massachusetts State Boxing Commissioner.
[edit] Amateur Career
McClure defeated Carmelo Bossi to win the Light Middleweight gold medal for the United States at the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Italy.
[edit] Amateur Highlights
- 1960 U.S. Olympic Trials 156-lb Champion
- 1960 National AAU 156-lb Champion
- 1959 Named Outstanding Amateur Boxer in the U.S.
- 1959 Pan American Games Gold Medalist
- 1959 National AAU Champion
- 1959 160 lb Intercity Golden Gloves Champion
- 1958 & 1959 160 lb Chicago Golden Gloves Champion
- 1958 International Diamond Belt Champion, Mexico City
[edit] Pro Career
Nicknamed "Skeeter", McClure turned pro in 1961 and had limited success. He nver fought for a major title, and lost to notable pros Luis Manuel Rodriguez, Rubin Carter (and also drew once with Carter), and Johnny Pritchett before retiring in 1970.
