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Mushy Callahan

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American boxer (1905-1986)

United StatesAthletesLived 1905 to 1986 · aged 80
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Mushy Callahan was the 1926-1930 light welterweight world champion of boxing. After retiring from boxing in 1932, Callahan refereed hundreds of matches, and he had a 30-year career in Hollywood, taking small roles in movies, most with boxing themes, as well as working as a stuntman, trainer and boxing adviser on movie...

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Boxer Art "Golden Boy" Aragon (right) fights Bobby Campbell in the ring with Mushy Callahan as referee, c. 1950.Boxer Art "Golden Boy" Aragon (right) fights Bobby Campbell in the ring with Mushy Callahan as referee, c. 1950.

Awards 2

WBA World Super Lightweight Champion
The Ring World Junior Welterweight Champion

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About this person

Mushy Callahan was the 1926-1930 light welterweight world champion of boxing. After retiring from boxing in 1932, Callahan refereed hundreds of matches, and he had a 30-year career in Hollywood, taking small roles in movies, most with boxing themes, as well as working as a stuntman, trainer and boxing adviser on movie sets.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1986 · aged 80
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