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Mushy Callahan

American boxer (1905-1986) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 80

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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Awards

WBA World Super Lightweight Champion
The Ring World Junior Welterweight Champion

About this person

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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