Pro Career
Nicknamed "Skeeter", McClure turned pro in 1961 and had limited success. He never fought for a major title, and lost to notable pros Luis Manuel RodrÃguez, Rubin Carter (and also drew once with Carter), and Johnny Pritchett before retiring in 1970.
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