Barry McGuigan
Barry McGuigan is a former world boxing champion from Ireland, renowned for his achievements in the sport during the 1980s, particularly for holding the WBA featherweight title. After retiring from boxing, McGuigan became a successful boxing promoter and commentator, contributing to the sport both inside and outside the ring. His recent comments regarding the tragic passing of young boxer John Cooney highlighted his compassionate nature and the deep sense of loss felt within the boxing community.
Born on Jun 28, 1961 (63 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 38,173 | $67,000 | 82$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,104 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 2 | 36,102,945 | 40,277 | $72,100 | 84$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Barry McGuigan is noted as one of the big achievers in boxing.
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Ghana:
British legend Barry McGuigan remains haunted by the death of Young Ali following their fight in 1982.
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Ireland:
Barry McGuigan described George Foreman as an 'absolute gentleman' and an 'unbelievable human being'.
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United Kingdom:
Barry McGuigan is a great figure in British and Irish boxing and a former world champion.
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Ireland:
Barry McGuigan reflects on the tragic consequences of boxing after his own experience in the ring.
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United Kingdom:
Barry McGuigan described John Cooney as a 'lovely sweet kid' whose life was 'snapped away'.
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Argentina:
Barry McGuigan expressed his condolences regarding the death of John Cooney.
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India:
Former world champion Barry McGuigan shared his condolences on BBC Radio 5 Live regarding Cooney's passing.
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