Barry McGuigan

Barry McGuigan, often referred to as "The Clones Cyclone," had a professional boxing career that spanned over eight years, from 1981 to 1989. During his time as a professional boxer, McGuigan fought a total of 35 times, winning 32 fights, losing three, with no draws or no-contests.

McGuigan was born in Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland, and made his professional boxing debut at the young age of 20 on May 10, 1981, against Selvin Bell, defeating Bell via a second-round TKO. His first loss came in his fourth professional fight against Peter Eubank via 8 round PTS on August 3, 1981.

McGuigan's career highlights include his fight against Eusebio Pedroza on June 8, 1985, where he won his first world titles by defeating Pedroza via 15 round unanimous decision. He became the WBA and The Ring featherweight world champion. He successfully defended the WBA and The Ring featherweight titles on September 28, 1985, against Bernard Taylor, winning the fight via 8th round RTD.

McGuigan went on to win another world title at featherweight, and for all the details about McGuigan's world title wins and defenses, refer to "Barry McGuigan World Titles". He had notable victories over Hall-of-Famer Eusebio Pedroza, Danilo Cabrera, Nicky Perez, Julio César Miranda, Valerio Nati, and many others.

However, McGuigan's professional career was not without losses. He suffered his first loss against Peter Eubank via 8 round PTS on August 3, 1981. He has been stopped only once and lost two times via decision. For more details about these defeats, refer to "All of Barry McGuigan's losses". His last professional fight was a non-title bout against Jim McDonnell on May 31, 1989, which he lost via 4th round TKO.

McGuigan retired from professional boxing with an impressive record of 32-3, with 28 knockout wins and one loss via knockout, and two title wins. In recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 2005.

McGuigan was known for his powerful punches and quick footwork. He was a skilled fighter who possessed both speed and power, making him a difficult opponent for anyone. His hard work and dedication to his craft made him one of the best boxers of his time, and his achievements in the ring are still celebrated to this day.

In addition to his boxing accomplishments, McGuigan is a philanthropist, author, and commentator. He continues to inspire many and is considered an icon in the boxing world.

To summarize, Barry McGuigan was a talented, hard-working boxer with a record of 32-3, with 28 knockout wins and two world titles. His boxing style, speed, and power made him a difficult opponent, and his accomplishments in the ring have earned him a place in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. McGuigan's impact on the sport of boxing, as well as his philanthropic and broadcasting efforts, continue to inspire and influence many to this day.

Barry McGuigan Fight Record