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.
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McIlroy becomes the fourth Irish winner after Mary Peters, Barry McGuigan and Tony McCoy.
Rory McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year for the first time – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-18
Barry McGuigan has warned about the dangers of the upcoming fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul.
Quyền Anh thế giới phẫn nộ vì trận Joshua - Jake Paul
Vietnam· 2025-11-19
Barry McGuigan was among the former boxers who paid their respects at Ricky Hatton's funeral.
Thousands line streets for Ricky Hatton's funeral in Manchester
United Kingdom· 2025-10-10
Barry McGuigan expresses despair over Ricky Hatton's struggles and death.
‘Ricky Hatton was so kind and generous to others but he was very hard on himself’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
James Mealiff is the future father-in-law of boxer Barry McGuigan.
‘Gotcha’ claims about Heather Humphreys’ husband have no place in modern Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-18
Barry McGuigan called Ricky a 'man of the people and a spectacular fighter'.
Fight Site - ‘Bio si čovjek iz naroda, svi smo te voljeli. Nezamjenjiv si, postao si legenda. Jedan je Ricky Hatton‘
Croatia· 2025-09-15
Barry McGuigan is noted as one of the big achievers in boxing.
Who is the greatest Irish sports star of them all? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-15
British legend Barry McGuigan remains haunted by the death of Young Ali following their fight in 1982.
Jon Power at crossroads: Ghanaian boxer battles trauma after tragic fight
Ghana· 2025-04-12
Barry McGuigan described George Foreman as an 'absolute gentleman' and an 'unbelievable human being'.
When George Foreman visited a struggling part of Limerick – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22
Barry McGuigan is a great figure in British and Irish boxing and a former world champion.
‘Pride and dread churn through me’: what it’s like to take sides at the sharp end of boxing | BoxingUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-02
Barry McGuigan reflects on the tragic consequences of boxing after his own experience in the ring.
John Cooney’s death won’t change boxing. It will always be dangerous – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
Barry McGuigan described John Cooney as a 'lovely sweet kid' whose life was 'snapped away'.
‘A lovely sweet kid’: tributes paid to John Cooney after Irish boxer’s death | BoxingUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-10
Barry McGuigan expressed his condolences regarding the death of John Cooney.
John Cooney murió una semana después de sufrir una paliza sobre el ring
Argentina· 2025-02-09
Former world champion Barry McGuigan shared his condolences on BBC Radio 5 Live regarding Cooney's passing.
28-year-old boxer John Cooney dies a week after Celtic super-featherweight title defeat | Boxing News
India· 2025-02-09