COFFEE COUNTY, TN – What began as a routine welfare check on New Year’s Eve turned into an unforgettable encounter for Manchester Police officers and a powerful reminder of the human stories behind everyday calls. According to Manchester officials, Officers Chatfield and Weathers were dispatched to the Circle K on Highway 53 near the Interstate 24 interchange to check on an individual’s well-being. After confirming the man was safe and recognizing the dropping temperatures, the officers offered him a ride to a local warming shelter.
Once at the shelter, the man was provided a donated quilt containing toiletries and other essentials. During a conversation at the center, officers learned the man’s story was far more remarkable than they initially realized. Manchester Police later shared that the individual was David McCall, a former Minnesota State Boxing Champion and a former member of the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team.
Authorities confirmed in a Facebook post that McCall shared details of his boxing career with officers, including 40 amateur fights and 10 professional bouts. He even had his championship belt with him. Officers said they were honored to meet McCall and assist him during what was clearly a difficult moment in his life. A photo captured the encounter, preserving what police described as a meaningful moment for everyone involved…