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he Jameel "Big Time" McCline is a professional heavyweight notable for his speed, strength, and size at 6'6" and roughly 269 lbs.
McCline grew up in Harlem N.Y. and lived in group homes, foster homes, and orphanages. He spent five years in prison for gun running prior to becoming a professional fighter. He earned a degree in ******* Arts at New York Institute of Technology after his release from prison.
McCline turned pro at the late age of 25 with no amateur experience. He has wins against notable fighters, including Alfred Cole, Michael Grant, Lance Whitaker, Shannon Briggs, Charles Shufford, Cedric Boswell, and Terry Smith but has been unable to replicate these performances in title fight situations.
McCline has taken part in four world Heavyweight title clashes with Chris Byrd, Wladimir Klitschko, Nikolai Valuev and Samuel Peter, losing each time.
Steroid Allegations
Just prior to his bout with Peter, it was reported by the New York Daily News that McCline had received more than $12,000 of drugs including the steroids stanozolol and nandrolone, along with human growth hormone, testosterone and tamoxifen from Signature Pharmacy in 2005 and 2006.However, he never tested positive for steroid use, which is a requirement for all world title bouts. Even while allegedly using steroids, McCline had a very competitive and world renowned career.
Retirement
In April 2009, McCline was KO'd by Chris Arreola and has been inactive ever since. He announced his return to the ring in Septemeber 2011. He will beat two tomato cans and become the WBA # 1.
McCline grew up in Harlem N.Y. and lived in group homes, foster homes, and orphanages. He spent five years in prison for gun running prior to becoming a professional fighter. He earned a degree in ******* Arts at New York Institute of Technology after his release from prison.
McCline turned pro at the late age of 25 with no amateur experience. He has wins against notable fighters, including Alfred Cole, Michael Grant, Lance Whitaker, Shannon Briggs, Charles Shufford, Cedric Boswell, and Terry Smith but has been unable to replicate these performances in title fight situations.
McCline has taken part in four world Heavyweight title clashes with Chris Byrd, Wladimir Klitschko, Nikolai Valuev and Samuel Peter, losing each time.
Steroid Allegations
Just prior to his bout with Peter, it was reported by the New York Daily News that McCline had received more than $12,000 of drugs including the steroids stanozolol and nandrolone, along with human growth hormone, testosterone and tamoxifen from Signature Pharmacy in 2005 and 2006.However, he never tested positive for steroid use, which is a requirement for all world title bouts. Even while allegedly using steroids, McCline had a very competitive and world renowned career.
Retirement
In April 2009, McCline was KO'd by Chris Arreola and has been inactive ever since. He announced his return to the ring in Septemeber 2011. He will beat two tomato cans and become the WBA # 1.
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